Plant Teachers: Ayahuasca, Tobacco, and the Pursuit of Knowledge Pottery the mystery of the planets

the mystery of the planets and the universe

and mental acuity

These stones are a great holder of heavy energy

and sacrifices to honor the Orisha

Plant Teachers: Ayahuasca, Tobacco, and the Pursuit of Knowledge Pottery the mystery of the planetsA trailblazing anthropologist and an indigenous Amazonian healer explore the convergence of science and shamanism. "The dose makes the poison," say an old adage, reminding us that substances have the potential to heal or harm, depending on their use. Although Western medicine treats tobacco as a harmful addictive drug, it is considered medicinal by indigenous people of the Amazon rainforest. In its unadulterated form, it holds a central place in their