Ross Heaven

An in-depth look at the role of plant spirits in shamanic rituals from around the world. Shows how shamans heal using their knowledge of plant spirits as well as the plant’s "medical properties". Explores the core methods of plant shamanism—soul retrieval, spirit extraction, and sin eating—and includes techniques for connecting with plant spirits. Includes extensive field interviews with master shamans...

Shamanic Quest for the Spirit of Salvia by Ross Heaven delves into the use of Salvia divinorum, a plant used since ancient times by the Mazatec shamans of Mexico for divination, vision quests, and healing. Known by many names, most associated with the Virgin Mary—who symbolises the spirit of salvia—this plant ally is now regarded as the most powerful natural...