Sacred Plant Medicines

Indigenous peoples have been using sacred plant medicines in ceremonial and other contexts since time immemorial in many areas of the world.

Video: Sacred Plant Medicines

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In the following video, Dr. Devon Christie discusses an important point of consideration when using the term psychedelics in reference to plant medicines.

Question

What are some terms, other than psychedelics, that may be more mindful of the stigma associated with psychedelics specifically when referring to psychedelics derived from plants?

  • Medicine
  • Sacred plant medicine
  • Sacrament
  • Entheogen

References

Celidwen, Y., Redvers, N., Githaiga, C., Calambás, J., Añaños, K., Chindoy, M. E., Vitale, R., Rojas, J. N., Mondragón, D., Rosalío, Y. V., & Sacbajá, A. (2022). Ethical principles of traditional Indigenous medicine to guide western psychedelic research and practice. Lancet regional health. Americas, 18, 100410.