Historique
Chapitre
The elixir of life or the devil's cud? The debate over Qat (catha edulis) in Yemeni Culture
Auteur(s) :
VARISCO, D.M.
Année
2004
Page(s) :
101-118
Langue(s) :
Anglais
ISBN :
978-1-85343-743-4
Refs biblio. :
40
Domaine :
Drogues illicites / Illicit drugs
Discipline :
PRO (Produits, mode d'action, méthode de dépistage / Substances, action mode, screening methods)
Résumé :
The qat plant is cultivated in Yemen solely for its leaves and tender shoots, which are picked fresh and chewed in social gatherings at times on a daily basis by the majority of Yemeni men and a considerable number of Yemeni women. For the past four centuries or so qat has been an important local cash crop and its widespread usage has had a profound impact on local culture. (Extract of the publication)