Introduction and Botanical Origin Khat, scientifically known as Catha edulis, is a flowering evergreen shrub whose leaves and young shoots are traditionally harvested and consumed for their potent, yet often mild, stimulant effects. The plant is native to the Horn of Africa and the Arabian Peninsula, specifically thriving in high-altitude environments in countries such as […]
Psychoactive Ethnobotanicals and Historical “Sorcery Drugs” Definition and Classification of Historical Psychoactive Alkaloids The informal and historical term “Sorcery Drugs” refers to a specific group of potent plant-derived substances, primarily complex nitrogenous organic compounds known as Alkaloids, which have been utilized since ancient times for both their profound intoxicating properties and purported healing benefits. These […]