New Candidate for Soma, A Novel Hypothesis
Figshare January 1, 2014 DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.894337.v2 via OpenAlex
Summary
Ethnobotanical evidence suggests that a plant called San Pedro, found in the Americas, may be a previously unrecognized candidate for the ritual substance Soma. The hypothesis is based on observations of the plant's traditional use and properties.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Keywords | Soma Computer science Psychology Neuroscience |
| Key finding | Ethnobotanical observations support the hypothesis that the American plant San Pedro could be a candidate for Soma. |
Abstract
Ethnobotanical Observations support a novel hypothesis that a plant known in the Americas as San Pedro could be a new candidate for the Soma