Australian Ethnobotany & Psychedelic Journal

Written By Entheogenesis Australis

Entheogenesis Australis: Journal 6

We’re thrilled to announce that Entheogenesis Australis: Journal 6 is now available for pre-order. Spanning over 200 pages with full-colour illustrations, and packed with thought-provoking essays, in-depth research, and stunning psychedelic art, this journal is a true collector’s item.

For a limited time, you can secure your copy for just $50 (RRP $55)—and enjoy free shipping Australia-wide when you use the code EGAJOURNAL at checkout. Free shipping also applies to any additional items from the EGA shop included with your journal order, making it the perfect time to show your support and explore more. Please note, that all items in your order will be shipped together when the journal is released.

This commemorative edition marks two decades of ethnobotanical research, community building, and cultural exploration in Australia and beyond. With over 20 contributions, the journal dives deep into the plants, people, and philosophies shaping our shared journey.

Drawing on Australia’s rich cultural and botanical heritage, Journal 6 highlights our native treasures like DMT-containing Acacia, the country's broader contribution to psychedelic history, and the grassroots origins of the Australian ethnobotanical community. It stands as a testament to the power of citizen science, showcasing decades of dedication from community researchers, activists, and enthusiasts alike.

Contributors include some of the most renowned and long-standing figures in Australian ethnobotany and psychedelic culture, alongside fresh voices and daring articles to captivate both newcomers and dedicated followers of psychedelic culture.

Proposed Index for Journal 6:

  • Graham St John — Crown Prince and Funny Bugger: Terence McKenna in Australia

  • Des Tramacchi — The DMT Family

  • Anya — The Environmental Impact of Cocaine

  • Snu Voogelbreinder— A Saucerful Of Secrets Casting Pearls Before Swine

  • Vince Polito — The Mystery of Microdosing

  • Adele Wilkes — Caretaking the Poison Garden

  • Lily Kay Ross — Decriminalisation, Revisited

  • SyBe - Over the fence: perspectives on the criticisms of psychedelic therapies

  • David Nickles - Time Capsule From A (Not-So-Distant) Corporadelic Past

  • Rak Razam — The Bear’s Last Roar

  • Jasen Chamoun — 20 Years of Iboga/Ibogaine Summed Up

  • John Wilson - Entheogens, Ancient and Modern

  • Liam Engel — Plant Checking: Identifying and Quantifying Drugs in Flora

  • Jonathan Carmichael — Melbourne's Forgotten Psychedelic Era

  • Sianna-Rose Miller— Lost Between Many Worlds

  • Darren C. Williams — Pollination System and Hybridisation of Tabernanthe iboga

  • NigelStrauss — Three Psychedelic Polemics

  • Carl Tune-In — An Ethnobotanical Chemical Love Story

  • Dr Lani Roy - From the Jungle to the Bush: Ayahuasca Vegetalista Dieta and Cross-Cultural Reciprocity

  • Michael Bock — The Magic Acacia maidenii at the Shulgin Farm

  • Torsten Wiedemann, Carl Tune-In & Jonathan Carmichael — From Ethnobotanica to Entheogenesis Australis: The Roots of Australia's Ethnobotanical Community

  • And more

Readers will find deep dives into the science of plant medicines and psychoactive flora, with research on iboga pollination, psilocybin biosynthesis, and the mysteries of microdosing. There’s rich storytelling too—from the underground era of Melbourne’s psychedelic scene to intimate accounts of psychedelic tantra, and reflections on two decades of Iboga/Ibogaine use.

Alongside critical discussions on decriminalisation, ethical debates around psychedelic therapies, and the environmental impacts of drug production, this edition honours the diversity of thought and action that has shaped the journey from Australia’s first modern clinical psychedelic experiments of the 1950s–70s to the vibrant renaissance of today.
Thoughtfully illustrated and expertly curated, Journal 6 is a tribute to two decades of community, curiosity, and care. It also proudly features work from many of Australia’s best-known psychedelic artists, whose incredible creativity forms an invaluable part of Australia’s psychedelic story. The images throughout will inspire and enthral, making this a truly immersive and beautiful publication.

Note: The content and images shown are from the draft edition of the journal. Final layout and content may be subject to minor changes before publication. Orders are expected to ship later this year.

Entheogenesis Australis

Entheogenesis Australis (EGA) is a charity using education to help grow the Australian ethnobotanical community and their gardens. We encourage knowledge-sharing on botanical research, conservation, medicinal plants, arts, and culture.

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