The Hallucinogenic Wisdom of the Matzés People and Their Green Monkey Frog

This chapter delves into the ethnobotanical traditions of the Matzés people in Peru, focusing on their use of the green monkey frog's secretions in hunting rituals. It chronicles a National Geographic photojournalist's experiences documenting these practices and explores the potential medicinal value of the frog's hallucinogens amid rich indigenous knowledge and scientific curiosity.