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We acknowledge the vital role that indigenous communities from around the world have played as the original stewards and wisdom keepers of psychedelic plant medicine. We recognize these traditions have been systematically marginalized and that the use of psychedelic plant medicine comes with a complex history intertwined with colonialism. Our aim is to honor the voices and practices of these indigenous communities while promoting a respectful and informed understanding of their cultural significance. This page is intended to foster awareness and appreciation for the lineages we work within.
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We also want to acknowledge the emergent culture arising out of the Pacific Northwest and hope to empower education, dialogue, cultural and historical context. We hope this can be a resource to encourage readers to engage thoughtfully with this history and these important narratives. We encourage you to approach these topics with curiosity and respect, recognizing the deep-rooted histories and ongoing contributions of indigenous communities. Together, we can cultivate a more inclusive and informed conversation around psychedelic plant medicine, honoring all voices in this important dialogue. Please note that while we strive for accuracy and inclusivity, this content is not a substitute for professional advice or cultural exchange.
Academic Articles
On the topic of cultural appropriation of plant medicine
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This annotated bibliography comprises 49 texts concerning psilocybin mushroom practices developed by Indigenous peoples. The books and articles have been selected for their academic rigor, relevance, and historical significance, and to foreground overlooked research and subject matter. This includes research on a plurality of contemporary practices and evidence of historical uses, from cultural traditions in Mexico and other regions of the world. The curated texts are sourced from various disciplines, including anthropology, history, archaeology, ethnolinguistics, and ethnomycology...The texts explore the diversity of ways Indigenous cultures have related with, utilized, and conceptualized psilocybin mushrooms and the effects occasioned by their consumption.... The aim of this annotated bibliography is to offer the reader a diverse overview of the research to date and provide an accessible resource for further exploration of historical and contemporary Indigenous psilocybin practices.
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In recent years, the study of psychedelic science has resurfaced as scientists and therapists are again exploring its potential to treat an array of psychiatric conditions, such as depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, and addiction. The scientific progress and clinical promise of this movement owes much of its success to the history of indigenous healing practices; yet the work of indigenous people, ethnic and racial minorities, women, and other disenfranchised groups is often not supported or highlighted in the mainstream narrative of psychedelic medicine. This review addresses this issue directly: first, by highlighting the traditional role of psychedelic plants and briefly summarizing the history of psychedelic medicine; second, through exploring the historical and sociocultural factors that have contributed to unequal research participation and treatment, thereby limiting the opportunities for minorities who ought to be acknowledged for their contributions. Finally, this review provides recommendations for broadening the Western medical framework of healing to include a cultural focus and additional considerations for an inclusive approach to treatment development and dissemination for future studies.
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