Cactus Medicine: Indigenous Wisdom and Modern Pharmacology

A comprehensive illustrated guide to cacti of North and South America

• Explores the characteristics, medicinal uses, and mythology of more than 570 species of cacti, including well-known species like Saguaro and Prickly Pear and entheogens such as San Pedro and Peyote

• Describes the ways that Indigenous peoples around the world have traditionally used cacti for healing, food, and ceremonial purposes

• Details scientific research on cactus compounds and alkaloids, including antidiabetic, an...