When I was invited to write this book, little did I know the odyssey upon which I was about to embark. This is the first book to investigate and synthesize scientific data about psychoactive herbs relevant to the specialty of veterinary behavior. Many of the herbs discussed have impressive proof to substantiate their use; others, less so; some have no proof at all, at least not yet. Let us not forget the many mainstream medicines that are plant derived (., vincristine, yohimbine, penicillin, digoxin, codeine, morphine, ipecac, theophylline, atropine) and appreciate the potential of many other gifts from Nature that will surely take their places in our future.
