--- product_id: 11757230 title: "The Ayahuasca Experience: A Sourcebook on the Sacred Vine of Spirits" price: "£20.98" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/11757230-the-ayahuasca-experience-a-sourcebook-on-the-sacred-vine-spirits store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Transformative Journeys Cultural Insights Comprehensive Guide The Ayahuasca Experience: A Sourcebook on the Sacred Vine of Spirits **Price:** £20.98 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🌌 Discover the Spirit Within: Your Journey Awaits! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Ayahuasca Experience: A Sourcebook on the Sacred Vine of Spirits - **How much does it cost?** £20.98 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/11757230-the-ayahuasca-experience-a-sourcebook-on-the-sacred-vine-spirits) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Community Connection:** Join a growing network of seekers and practitioners sharing their transformative stories. - • **Unlock Ancient Wisdom:** Dive deep into the spiritual and cultural significance of Ayahuasca. - • **Expertly Curated Content:** Gain insights from leading practitioners and researchers in the field. - • **Practical Guidance Included:** Navigate your own Ayahuasca journey with actionable tips and safety protocols. - • **Rich Visuals and Illustrations:** Experience the beauty of the Ayahuasca tradition through stunning imagery. ## Overview The Ayahuasca Experience: A Sourcebook on the Sacred Vine of Spirits is an essential guide that explores the rich cultural heritage and spiritual practices surrounding Ayahuasca. This comprehensive sourcebook offers expert insights, practical advice, and a deep dive into the transformative power of this sacred plant, making it a must-read for anyone interested in personal growth and spiritual exploration. ## Description An exploration of the chemical, biological, psychological, and experiential dimensions of ayahuasca • Details the scientific discovery of ayahuasca’s sophisticated psychoactive delivery system in the brain and body and its potential applications in medicine and psychology • Includes contributions from Dennis J. McKenna, Ph.D., J. C. Callaway, Ph.D., and Charles S. Grob, M.D., on the ethnopharmacology, psychology, phytochemistry, and neuropharmacology of ayahuasca • Provides 24 firsthand accounts of ayahuasca experiences and resulting life changes Widely recognized by anthropologists as the most powerful and widespread shamanic hallucinogen, ayahuasca has been used by native Indian and mestizo shamans in Peru, Colombia, and Ecuador for healing and divination for thousands of years. Made from the desertcartian vine Banisteriopsis caapi and the DMT-laden leaf of Psychotria viridis , ayahuasca is regarded as the embodiment of intelligent plant beings who can offer spiritual teachings and healing knowledge to those who respectfully engage with them. Many Western-trained physicians and psychologists now acknowledge that ayahuasca allows access to spiritual dimensions of consciousness, otherworldly realms and beings, and visionary experiences indistinguishable from classic religious mysticism. With contributions from leading psychoactive scholars Dennis J. McKenna, Ph.D., Charles S. Grob, M.D., and J. C. Calloway, Ph.D., on the ethnopharmacology, psychology, phytochemistry, and neuropharmacology of ayahuasca, Ralph Metzner provides a comprehensive exploration of the chemical, biological, psychological, and experiential dimensions of this desertcartian hallucinogen. He includes more than 20 firsthand accounts from people who have participated in ayahuasca rituals and experienced major life changes as a result. He details the scientific discovery of ayahuasca’s sophisticated psychoactive delivery system in the brain and body as well as the deep psychological impact of this potent entheogen. He concludes with his own findings on ayahuasca, including its applications in medicine and psychology, and compares the worldview revealed by ayahuasca visions to that of modern cultures. Review: A good read. - An in depth view at the medicine, physiology and psychology behind ayahuasca. The verbiage is quite technical and scientific at times but truly still available to the layperson. Many real stories of healing. A good read. Review: I can't wait... - After reading this book I am just absolutely enthralled with Ayahuasca. I have come to the conclusion that is less of a recreational drug and more of a medicine for your mind/soul. I have been thinking about taking a trip to Peru and going into the jungle to try this sacred plant and after reading this book I am 99% convinced. Of course I have my doubts but you do really have to try everything once. I am looking forward to the healing that I'm going to get form this plant. If you were interested in Ayahusca then definitely read this book! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #1,784,826 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #862 in Shamanism (Books) #1,212 in Customs & Traditions Social Sciences #2,690 in New Age Mysticism (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 43 Reviews | ## Images ![The Ayahuasca Experience: A Sourcebook on the Sacred Vine of Spirits - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/914db2J4lKL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A good read. *by D***L on June 19, 2015* An in depth view at the medicine, physiology and psychology behind ayahuasca. The verbiage is quite technical and scientific at times but truly still available to the layperson. Many real stories of healing. A good read. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I can't wait... *by J***Z on July 1, 2014* After reading this book I am just absolutely enthralled with Ayahuasca. I have come to the conclusion that is less of a recreational drug and more of a medicine for your mind/soul. I have been thinking about taking a trip to Peru and going into the jungle to try this sacred plant and after reading this book I am 99% convinced. Of course I have my doubts but you do really have to try everything once. I am looking forward to the healing that I'm going to get form this plant. If you were interested in Ayahusca then definitely read this book! ### ⭐⭐⭐ Weak impression *by M***A on October 10, 2016* I am not sure if this book is very useful... Very little of objective information and a lot of subjective... 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