Biljne droge s halucinogenim i psihostimulirajućim učincima

Professional paper - Professional paper

• Author: Željan Maleš
• Author: Miroslav Herceg
• Author: Mirza Bojić
• Author: Ivan Duka
• Author: Tihana Vilović
• Author's institution: University of Zagreb; Faculty of Pharmacy and Biochemistry; (Department of pharmaceutical botany)
• Author's institution: University of Zagreb; Faculty of Pharmacy and Biochemistry; (Department of medicinal chemistry)
• Scientific / art field, discipline and subdiscipline: BIOMEDICINE AND HEALTHCARE; Pharmacy; Pharmacy

Abstract (english)

Humans have a long tradition of using certain plants to achieve
an altered state of mind. Sacred plants are widespread cultural
phenomena, and rituals throughout the world are based on their psychoactive
effect. Hereby described psychoactive plants are grouped according to their dominant
chemical composition and mechanisms of action. Classic hallucinogens,
like peyote and ayahuasca, might have a therapeutic potential. Deep mystical
experiences they seem to cause are linked with user’s greater sense of wellbeing.
Cannabinoids are both precious medicines and most abused drug worldwide.
Deliriants and atypical hallucinogens are nowadays mainly used by adolescents.
Anticholinergic delirium, Salvia and opium smoking are proven to have long
lasting or even lethal consequences. Other group of plants acts on nervous
system by causing stimulating effects. Species like areca, coffee and tobacco are a
source of highly addictive substances that are used on daily bases. Psychoactive
plants can cause harm to human organism and lead to addiction in some cases.
Despite the pending danger, described plant species are deeply rooted in human
culture and as such, are widely available.

• Keywords (croatian): psihodelici; kanabinoidi; psihostimulansi
• Language: croatian
• Publication type: Professional paper - Professional paper
• Publication status: Published
• Peer review: Peer review - domestic
• Publication version: Published version
• Journal title: Farmaceutski glasnik
• Numbering: vol. 75, no. 6, pp. 465-478
• p-ISSN: 0014-8202
• URN:NBN: urn:nbn:hr:163:969330
• Publication: 2019
• Type of resource: Text
• Access conditions: Open access
• Created on: 2019-07-12 14:54:25