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A Chemical Love Story

by Alexander Shulgin

Recommended by Hamilton Morris and James Fadiman

Recommended by Hamilton Morris and James Fadiman

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Recommended by 4 sources and appears in Most Recommended Books, Psychology, and Science.

phenethylamine \fen'ethala,men\ n. [phenyl fr. F. phène, fr. Gk. phainein, to show (from its occurrence in illuminating gas)+ ethyl ( + yl) + amine fr. NL ammonia] 1: A naturally occurring compound found in both the animal and plant kingdoms. It is an endogenous component of the human brain. 2: Any of a series of compounds containing the phen...

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It will tell you almost everything you need to know about psychedelics and drugs, in general. | There are two great beings that invented psychedelics: God and Sasha Shulgin. This book is filled with how to do various synthesis.
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