The "non-smoker" and tobacco enthusiast Christian Rätsch has compiled a wealth of knowledge about this stigmatized plant in the present book, knowledge that cannot be found in other conventional tobacco books. It focuses on the traditional use, particularly in indigenous cultures, the various little-known tobacco species, their applications, and their effects in combination with numerous other psychoactive plants, mushrooms, and frogs. It is precisely this information that makes this richly illustrated, black-and-white, and well-organized work a valuable addition not only to any shaman's library. In general, engaging with the shamanic use of these legally consumed substances, which are now prevalent worldwide, can provide us with new perspectives on a future meaningful and respectful approach to them.