What the new science of psychedelics teaches us about consciousness, dying, addiction, depression, and transcendence michael pollan. The first half concentrates on shulgin s spiritual journey, ideas and philosophy. A chemical love story with a blend of travel, botanical facts, scientific. Entheogens and the future of religion entheogen project series, number 2 by eric sterling,rick strassman,thomas roberts,thomas riedlinger,dale pendell,robert jesse, alexander shulgin,ann shulgin,terence mckenna,jack kornfield,david steindlrast,r. In tihkal the authors continue their exploration begun in pihkal. The continuation features the original texts enhanced with complete errata, new essays, anecdotes, and reminiscences by numerous colleagues, previously unpublished photographs, and original art. Tihkal the book contains detailed reports on 55 substances and perhaps a hundred more are touched on. The continuation is a 1997 book written by alexander shulgin and ann shulgin about a family of psychoactive drugs known as tryptamines. Biochemist alexander shulgin accidentally discovered one of the most famous and infamous party drugs of the 1980s. Psychedelic literature encompasses a few different topics. The continuation tihkal by alexander shulgin and wife ann shulgin pharmacotheon. Alexander theodore shulgin, sasha, american biochemist and pharmacologist born june 17, 1925, berkeley, calif.
It doesnt matter, as there can be nothing but gratitude for even a glimpse of what exists for those who can become open to it. He is credited with introducing mdma ecstasy to psychologists in the late 1970s for psychopharmaceutical use and for the discovery, synthesis and personal bioassay of over 230 psychoactive compounds for. Alexander theodore shulgin american biochemist and. This is the continuation of the love story from pihkal. A chemical love story by ann shulgin and alexander. Shulgin june 17, 1925june 2, 2014, known to friends and admirers as sasha, was a biochemist and pharmacologist best known for his synthesis, creation, and personal bioassay of hundreds of novel psychoactive compounds. Ann shulgin and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Entheogenic drugs, their plant sources and history by jonathan ott beyond death. Alexander theodore sasha shulgin june 17, 1925 june 2, 2014 was an american medicinal chemist, biochemist, organic chemist, pharmacologist, psychopharmacologist, and author. As i exhaled i became terribly afraid, my heart very rapid and strong, palms sweating. Ann shulgin born 22 march 1931 is an american author and the widow of chemist alexander shulgin that she wrote pihkal and tihkal with.
Sasha shulgin pihkal y tihkal en espanol home facebook. A chemical love story, tihkal is an acronym that stands for tryptamines i have known and loved. With the external heating removed, there was added 3. Ann shulgin laura ann gotlieb was born on march 22nd, 1931, in wellington, new zealand, the child of bernard gotliebamerican consul in wellingtonand his wife, gwen ormiston, new zealander. Describes in detail a wealth of tryptamines in the same format as book ii of pihkal, plus appendices presenting topics such as cactus alkaloids, natural betacarbolines, current drug law, and all known tryptamines from the literature that might be psychedelic. A chemical love story by alexander and ann shulgin. The commemorative edition of pihkal and tihkal 9780963009661. Part i, a book they call pihkal, was selfpublished in 1991. The two books provide recipes for almost every mindbending drug known to humankind.
Tihkal is a 1997 book written by alexander shulgin and ann shulgin about a family of psychoactive drugs known as tryptamines. Alexander shulgin and ann shulgin which was published in 1991. To shulgin, the books provide scientific knowledge that proves drugs are a tool for the human mind. Shulgin studied chemistry on a harvard scholarship when he was only 16 but left school in 1943 to join the navy. A continuation by alexander shulgin, ann shulgin, daniel m perrine foreword by online at alibris. Tihkal by alexander shulgin,ann shulgin book resume. Over the course of his life, he created, synthesized, and tested on himself hundreds of novel psychoactive compounds. Pihkal phenethylamines i have known and loved is a unique book written by renowned psychopharmacologist alexander shulgin and his wife ann shulgin. Shulgin, alexander, shulgin, ann, perrine, daniel m. Mar 21, 2007 alexander and anne shulgin in their california home talk about their experiences with psychedelics, therapy and their books pihkal and tihkal, sometimes called the bibles for the psychonauts. He is credited with introducing mdma ecstasy, mandy or molly to psychologists in the late 1970s for psychopharmaceutical use and for the discovery, synthesis and. A sequel to pihkal phenethylamines i have known and loved, the full title of the book is tryptamines i have known and loved. This is the online version of the second half of the book pihkal.
He synthesized a compound called mdma in 1976 in his backyard laboratory and, as. The continuation is a book written by alexander shulgin and ann shulgin about a family of psychoactive drugs known as tryptamines. The first half of tihkal is an excellent commentary on the shulgins personal experiences with tryptamines. A chemical love story by ann shulgin and alexander shulgin 1991, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. Mar 12, 2017 positive aura cleanse powerful physical, emotional and spiritual healing chakra music duration. Tihkal is an acronym that stands for tryptamines i have known and loved. The mixture was held at reflux for an additional 5 min, at which point everything had gone into solution. The subject of the work is psychoactive phenethylamine chemical derivatives, notably those that act as psychedelics andor empathogenentactogens.
A chemical and legal guide to the federal drug laws. The main title is an acronym that stands for phenethylamines i have known and loved. Shulgin, 9780963009692, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Sep 09, 1997 alexander sasha theodore shulgin 1 born june 17, 1925 was an american pharmacologist, chemist and drug developer. The first half concentrates on shulgins spiritual journey, ideas and philosophy. The story continues this is the continuation of the love story from pihkal. Tihkal by alexander shulgin and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. It was considered the definitive reference guide for law enforcement.
What the new science of psychedelics teaches us about consciousness, dying. Lovingly prepared by joshua marker along with a devoted team of volunteers, this commemorative publication of pihkal. The love storytells the tale of a psychopharmacologist and his wiferesearch partner, and recounts decades devoted to the. It is presented with the express permission of the authors in order to spread the factual information as widely as possible and make it permanently available in the public domain. This book gives details of their research and investigations into the use of psychedelic drugs for the study of the human mind, and is also a love story. The continuation by ann shulgin and alexander shulgin 1997, paperback at the best online prices at.
The first human trials of dipt were undertaken in 1975 by alexander shulgin,1 who would coauthor and publish a paper detailing its synthesis and human psychopharmacology in 1981. Alexander shulgin and ann shulgin, published in 1991. I went into the book desiring mostly the second half, but fell in love with the first half as well. The second part of tihkal, which may be conditionally distributed for noncommercial reproduction, is a detailed synthesis manual for 55 psychedelic compounds many discovered by alexander shulgin himself, including their chemical structures, dosage recommendations, and qualitative comments. Alexander sasha theodore shulgin 1 born june 17, 1925 was an american pharmacologist, chemist and drug developer. Contains over 70 experiments, complete with notes and ingredients with the focus on tryptamines.
In related work, shulgin authored the reference book controlled substances. Mt and produces similar effects to it, but with exacerbated side effects similarly to 5meo. The continuation by ann shulgin and alexander shulgin 1997, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. Alexander shulgin 19252014 is known as the godfather of psychedelics. Gordon wasson,albert hofmann,robert forte and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The continuation is a 1997 book written by alexander shulgin and ann shulgin about a family of. Alexander shulgin and ann shulgin, pihkal, a chemical. Shulgin, 9780963009692, download free ebooks, download free pdf epub ebook. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. A continuation has 1 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. How long will this last, this delicious feeling of being alive, of having penetrated the veil which hides beauty and the wonders of celestial vistas. Part ii, to be called tihkal, is due at the end of the year. This particular book is a collaboration focused on psychedelic literature.
By alexander shulgin and ann shulgin foreword by daniel m. Pihkal a chemical love story by alexander shulgin download. Alexander and anne shulgin in their california home talk about their experiences with psychedelics, therapy and their books pihkal and tihkal, sometimes called the bibles for the psychonauts. The subject of the work is psychoactive phenethylamine chemical derivatives, notably those that act as psychedelics andor empathogen entactogens. It also contains a complete crossindex into the chemicals of the second half. Sasha shulgin plant origins of the phenethylamine and. Shulgin was credited with the popularization of mdma, commonly known as ecstasy, in the late 1970s and early 1980s, especially for psychopharmaceutical use and the treatment of depression and posttraumatic stress disorder.
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