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History: Amanita used for demons/possession?

Posted: Fri Dec 31, 2021 12:55 pm
by birdbrain
Often in ancient Chinese medicine, low doses of poisonous compounds are used for demons/possession, same in many other cultures. Sap from "powerful trees" is often added to use the trees spirit, etc. It makes sense amanita was used for this purpose, but I can't find references.

Has anyone seen the historic use of amanita for demons/possession in any cultures?