Commemorating 21 Years of Australian Ethnobotanical Research & Community
Entheogenesis Australis: Journal 6
Entheogenesis Australis Journal 6 – Just Arrived
We’re excited to announce that Entheogenesis Australis: Journal 6 has just landed and is now available from the EGA Shop. This special commemorative volume marks 21 years of Australian ethnobotanical research and community, celebrating the creativity, rigour, and spirit that have sustained EGA since its inception. Beautifully produced in full colour, the 200-plus page edition features over 20 contributions from researchers, artists, and storytellers, weaving together science, history, and culture. Both print and digital editions are available, making this milestone accessible to readers everywhere.
Diverse Voices and Rich Content
Journal 6 spans a wide spectrum of ethnobotanical inquiry. Readers will find essays on topics ranging from Melbourne’s forgotten era of psychedelic-assisted therapy to reflections on ibogaine practice, alongside explorations of microdosing, DMT-containing Acacia species, and plant checking for harm reduction. With striking illustrations and contributions from some of the field’s most respected thinkers, this edition continues EGA’s tradition of preserving and expanding the collective knowledge of the community. It also includes a personal introduction by EGA co-founder and current president, Jonathan Carmichael (Ronny), reflecting on the organisation’s journey and future.
Visual Arts Spotlight — Psychedelic Expression by Australian Artists
In addition to its scholarly content, Journal 6 is deeply enriched by vivid visual art and psychedelic illustrations crafted by talented Australian artists. Whether it’s botanical motifs reimagined through a psychedelic lens or dreamy, evocative scenes reflecting ethnobotanical experiences, the art imbues the journal with immersive visual energy, making it as much an artwork as a publication.
Pre-Published Feature by Graham St John
To celebrate the journal’s release, we’re pleased to highlight one article that has been pre-published online: Florentine Prince and Funny Bugger: Terence McKenna in Australia by cultural historian and anthropologist Graham St John, PhD. The piece traces McKenna’s only Australian tour in 1997, charting his impact on local plant medicine circles, experimental artists, and the broader psychedelic counterculture. Richly detailed, it captures McKenna’s eccentricity, humour, and fascination with Australia’s unique acacia ecology.
Books, Launches, and Garden States 2025
In addition to his contribution to Journal 6, Graham is the author of Strange Attractor, a new book delving into the hallucinatory life of Terence McKenna. We’re thrilled to share that Strange Attractor will be officially launched in Australia at Garden States: Regeneration in late 2025, where Graham will also be signing copies of his books.
Every Attendee Receives a Copy
We’re also pleased to confirm that every Garden States 2025 participant will receive a print copy of Journal 6 as part of their ticket. This means that by joining us at our flagship ethnobotanical gathering in the Dandenong Ranges, you’ll walk away with this limited commemorative edition in your hands — a keepsake that captures two decades of community knowledge, art, and reflection.
Available Now from the EGA Shop
For those unable to attend Garden States: Regeneration, Journal 6 is available directly from the EGA website in both print and digital formats. Each copy helps sustain EGA’s ongoing work of fostering botanical knowledge, cultural dialogue, and community connection.
Get a copy of the Journal Via the EGA shop or even better grab it in print at Garden States: Regeneration conference later in the year.
