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The Commemorative Edition of Pihkal and Tihkal

The Commemorative Edition of Pihkal and Tihkal

Biography & MemoirScience
Pages
1
Published
2018
Language
English

Synopsis

This commemorative edition compiles the groundbreaking works Pihkal and Tihkal, offering an unparalleled exploration into the world of psychoactive compounds. Written by Alexander and Ann Shulgin, it details the synthesis, dosages, and effects of numerous phenethylamines and tryptamines. Beyond the scientific data, the book also weaves in personal narratives and philosophical reflections on the nature of consciousness and the human experience.

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Authors

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Alexander T. Shulgin

Alexander Theodore Shulgin was an American medicinal chemist, biochemist, organic chemist, pharmacologist, psychopharmacologist, and author. He is credited with introducing MDMA to psychologists in the late 1970s for psychopharmaceutical use and for the discovery, synthesis and personal bioassay of over 230 psychoactive compounds for their psychedelic and entactogenic potential.

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Ann Shulgin

Ann Shulgin was an influential author and researcher in psychopharmacology. She co-authored the seminal works PiHKAL and TiHKAL, along with The Commemorative Edition, which document the synthesis and effects of psychoactive compounds. Her books are essential reading in the field.