Others believe it produces and secretes dmt, a psychedelic so powerful that it was dubbed the spirit molecule for its spiritual awakening type trips. The research generated a wealth of biological and psychological data, much of which was published in scientific journals. These studies investigated the effects of n, ndimethyltryptamine, or dmt, an extremely shortacting and powerful psychedelic. The idea that the pineal gland produces enough dmt to produce psychoactive effects came from the popular book dmt. The spirit molecule 2010 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The spirit molecule is a book that documents the universityfunded research program conducted by dr. Tsm explores the enigmatic dimethyltryptamine dmt, a molecule found throughout nature, and considered the most potent psychedelic.
Rick strassmans governmentsanctioned, human dmt research and its many trials, tribulations, and inconceivable realizations. People who prefer it to the typical psychedelics tend not to do well when stres. Dmt, a plantderived chemical found in the psychedelic amazon brew, ayahuasca, is also manufactured by the human brain. The spirit molecule and the second being inner paths to outer space. Rick strassman conducted a more indepth experiment with his work creating the book and documentary, dmt. Rory spowers have entertainingly edited together an informative sutra of modern science meets mysterium tremendum. Explores the past, present, and future of consciousness, our interpretation of awareness, and the meanings attached. Rick strassman returns with dmt and the soul of prophecy. People meet similar entities on dmt, scientists want to. Rick strassmans groundbreaking dmt research through a multifaceted approach to this intriguing hallucinogen found in the human brain and hundreds of plants. Encounters with the spirit molecule 1 by david luke isbn.
Rick strassman has done a clinical study and published 2 books one being dmt. Dimethyltryptamine dmt also known as the spirit moleculeis a substance believed to dramatically expand the way an individual views the world. In the book and documentary by rick strassman known as dmt. He has held a fellowship in clinical psychopharmacology research at the university of california san diego and was professor of psychiatry for eleven years at the university of new mexico. Strassman during the 1990s and gives accounts of the experiences of the test subjects who were administered large amounts of the drug.
A clinical psychiatrist explores the effects of dmt. In the spirit of rick strassmans book by the same name, comedian and psychonaut, joe rogan, helps to unravel the longobscured mystery of dimethyltryptamine dmt, a molecule found in nearly every living organism and considered the most potent psychedelic on earth. The spirit molecule investigates dimethyltryptamine dmt, an endogenous psychoactive compound, which exists in. One man set out not only to enter this altered state of consciousness through there is still much to. Includes contributions from rupert sheldrake, rick strassman, dennis mckenna, graham hancock, jeremy narby, erik davis, peter meyer, david luke, and many others. Strassman explores the possibility that we actually do visit other tangible realms when on dmt. Are these entities really autonomous beings living in a parallel dimension not too far from our own, and will probing deeper give us a better understanding of.
This book is essential reading for anyone with an interest in the mind, philosophy, the nature of reality, and spirituality. The spirit molecule investigates dimethyltryptamine dmt, an endogenous psychoactive compound, which exists in humans and numerous species of plants and animals. His dmt experiments shone a whole new light on unexplained phenomena such as alien abductions. We find it in nature in several plants and animals. Of course, like many of the leftbrain md or phd authors, the first few hours of the audio book are spent laying out a scientific and educational foundation on the topic to be covered. Dmt the spirit molecule by rick strassman psychedelic press uk. Dmt the spirit molecule by rick strassman psychedelic press. The spirit molecule is perhaps the first title to break ground on what might be a pandoras box of the upcoming century. Powerfully written, the book contains elements of autobiography. Hosted by joe rogan, the spirit molecule investigates dimethyltryptamine dmt, a naturally occurring psychoactive compound, which exists in humans, and potentially every living organism. I should mention that this documentary is based off a book of the same name published strassman that was much more science based i enjoyed this and find dmt really interesting but i feel the need to share some complaints.
Dmt is the source of having a near death experience, it is created within our own brain in the pineal gland which is considered to be the third eye. The spirit molecule as a vehicle, the pineal gland has become a popularly enigmatic organ that quite literally excretes mystery. His detailed account of those sessions is an extraordinarily. Check out the related projects associated with dmt. N,ndimethyltryptamine dmt or n,n dmt is a chemical substance that occurs in many plants and animals and which is both a derivative and a structural analog of tryptamine. Dmt is a hallucinogenic and psychedelic drug that occurs naturally in many plants and animals. The spirit molecule is an inside look at the medical research surrounding the psychedelic drug dmt, dimethyltryptamine, by a respected researcher, dr. Dec 17, 2017 dmt the spirit molecule has anyone read about dmt aka the spirit molecule and its relationship to our pineal gland our third eye, and how we could have the gateway to the real matrix, all located in the center of our own brain. The spirit molecule strassmans important research contributes to a growing awareness that we inhabit a multidimensional universe that is far more complex and inter esting than the one our scientific theories have shown us. Rick strassman is an american clinical associate professor of psychiatry at the university of new mexico school of medicine. So strassman decided to publish a summation of his works in his book, dmt. Dmt, or n,ndimethyltryptamine or the spirit molecule is a naturally occurring chemical found in both plants and animals.
This book is essential reading for anyone with an interest in the mind, philosophy, the. Nor would i be honest if i did not share my own speculations and theories based upon my decades of study, and listening to hundreds of dmt. Cuttingedge explorations and discussions of dmt experiences and plant sentience from leading luminaries in the field of psychedelic research. At the end, the reader is left with many intriguing puzzle pieces. This book is fantastic, if you have seen the documentary you must read the book too. At best, the spirit molecule would have little effect on the scope of discussion about psychedelics. This gripping account explodes the stereotypical idea that many people have about psychedelics, and reveals the social and political forces that have influenced this research. The spirit molecule, rick strassman was left with one fundamental question. The spirit molecule in 1990, i began the first new human research with psychedelic, or hallucinogenic, drugs in the united states in over 20 years. Scientist claims dmt can connect you to a parallel universe. The spirit molecule, though griffiths comes from a different filed of expertise. Offering cuttingedge insights into this visionary domain, this book distills the potent exchange of ideas that occurred at tyringham hall, including presentations and discussions on dmt entities, the pineal gland, the possibility of dmt as a chemical messenger from an extraterrestrial civilization, the amazonian shamanic perspective on. A doctors revolutionary research into the biology of neardeath and mystical experiences by rick strassman, arthur morey, et al. It is also known as the spirit molecule due to the intense reaction some people experience after.
The spirit molecule a legal lab setting test of dmt is authorized and for the first time in decades, the effects of dmt are studied. The spirit molecule, by rick strassman, has quickly become one of the leading books in psychedelic literature. The spirit molecule, entitled dmt and the soul of prophecy. The spirit molecule investigates dimethyltryptamine dmt, a naturally occurring psychoactive compound, which exists in humans, and numerous species of plants and animals. Strassman completed the first governmentsanctioned, psychedelic research on dmt, with results. Aug 10, 2015 the spirit molecule investigates dimethyltryptamine dmt, an endogenous psychoactive compound, which exists in humans and numerous species of plants and animals. The spirit molecule makes the bold case that dmt, naturally released by the pineal gland, facilitates the souls movement in and out of the body and is an integral part of the birth and death experiences, as well as the highest states of. This is a nicely crafted book which nimbly treads a thin line between restraint and enthusiasm, between cold objectivity and speculation. An investigation into the longobscured mystery of dimethyltryptamine dmt, a molecule found in nearly every living organism and considered the most potent psychedelic on earth. The spirit molecule in the spirit of rick strassmans book by the same name, comedian and psychonaut, joe rogan, helps to unravel the longobscured mystery of dimethyltryptamine dmt, a molecule found in nearly every living organism and considered the most potent psychedelic on earth. A doctors revolutionary research into the biology of neardeath and mystical experiences.
A behindthescenes look at the cutting edge of psyche a dazzling work of personal travelogue and cultural criticism that ranges from the primitive to the postmodern in a quest for the promise. Rick strassman, the first man to ever run a clinical study of the effects of dmt, returns to the subject with a new book that examines the dmt state and biblical prophecy rick strassman, m. The spirit molecule, written by clinical psychiatrist rick strassman in 2000. What does it mean that dmt, a simple chemical naturally found in all of our bodies, instantaneously opens us to an interactive spirit world that feels more real than our own world. It can be consumed as a psychedelic drug and has historically been prepared by various cultures for ritual purposes as an entheogen. A doctors revolutionary research into the biology of neardeath and mystical experiences 9780892819270.
The spirit molecule is a fascinating journey into the research of psychedelics. The spirit molecule strassmans important research contributes to a growing awareness that we inhabit a multidimensional universe that is far more complex and interesting than the one our scientific theories have shown us. This book is essential reading for anyone with an interest in the mind. The spirit molecule makes the bold case that dmt, naturally released by the pineal gland, facilitates the souls movement in and out of the body and is an integral part of the birth and death experiences, as well as the highest states of meditation and even sexual transcendence. Thankfully, dmt the spirit molecule is written in an easytounderstand narrative style. It satisfies the reader both spiritually and intellectually. He also has theorized that the pineal gland may form dmt under certain conditions, and in 20 researchers first reported dmt in the pineal gland microdialysate of rodents. Strassman presents a genuine attempt to tie up the esoteric and the scientific in a manner perhaps unrivalled in the genre. Utilizing interviews with a variety of experts to explain their thoughts and experiences with dmt within their respective fields, and. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The spirit molecule points the way beyond the present. Anything mystical is backed up with real scientific facts and knowledge which is all referenced and reliable.
The spirit molecule book by rick strassman official. This includes looking deeper into the intense psychedelic experience that dmt causes when consumed, and examining dmts scientific, spiritual, and cultural relevance. The spirit molecule and its relationship with spirituality dimethyltryptamine or dmt is a psychedelic substance belonging to the group of tryptamines, similar to serotonin and melatonin. The spirit molecule, conducted biomedical assays on the drug during the early 1990s at the university of new mexico.
It is the active hallucinogenic compound in ayahuasca, the quechua name for a tea brewed from the shrub psychotria viridis, which is used for ritual purposes by the indigenous people in the amazon. Sep 01, 2014 the spirit molecule investigates dimethyltryptamine dmt, an endogenous psychoactive compound, which exists in humans and numerous species of plants and animals. Perhaps the elevations in these brain chemicals made it easier for our volunteers to trust us, relax into the drug effects, and share powerfully personal issues in ways that previously were impossible. The spirit molecule and he coproduced a documentary film by the same name based on this book. However, if i did not describe all the ideas behind the dmt studies, and the entire range of our volunteers experiences, i would not be telling the entire tale. It is of the utmost importance that we face the implications of this discovery, for it has so.
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