The Psychopharmacology of Herbal Medicine: Plant Drugs That Alter Mind, Brain, and Behavior

The Psychopharmacology of Herbal Medicine: Plant Drugs That Alter Mind, Brain, and Behavior By Marcello Spinella A compilation of current scientific knowledge about psychoactive herbal drugs. Almost all cultures consume drugs from psychoactive plants. Caffeine, for example, is probably the most common stimulant in the world, and many modern medicines, such as morphine and codeine, are derived from plant sources. Scientific research has revealed the composition of the plants and how they interact with the nervous system. This book compiles and integrates the most up-to-date information on the major psychoactive herbal medicines i.e. herbal medicines that alter mind, brain, and behavior. It focuses particularly on the effects on various areas of cognition, including attention, learning, and memory. The book covers all major classes of psychoactive drugs, including stimulants, cognitive enhancers, sedatives and anxiolytics, psychotherapeutic herbs, analgesics and anesthetic plants, hallucinogens, and cannabis.