Peyote Cactus

Lophophora Williamsii, the peyote cactus, is the most well-known mescaline cactus. Mescaline is a psychoactive substance that causes psychedelic hallucinations.

Peyote has the highest mescaline content and the strongest effect of all psychedelic cacti. Native to Mexico and southern Texas, it is the slowest-growing cactus in the world. A mature peyote cactus contains more mescaline than younger specimens of the same size, but even in smaller cacti, the bitter taste and smell of mescaline is evident. The highest concentration of mescaline is in the outer part (epidermis).

In addition to mescaline, peyote contains more than 50 different types of alkaloids and active substances.

The alkaloid mescaline (chemical name 3, 4,5-Trimethoxybenzeneethanamine) is produced in nature almost exclusively in cacti. Lophophora Williamsii appears green to bluish-green/gray.

Usually, peyote is a small-sized cactus. Cacti that are grown in bright sunlight, with little water and fertilizer, are stronger and contain more mescaline. They can easily withstand winter temperatures of -8 degrees and high summer temperatures.

Peyote has no spines, but clusters of white hairs where the seeds form. The root of peyote is white, large, and thick, with a diameter that can be as large as the diameter of the peyote itself. From this main root, small lateral roots grow. The root contains little to no mescaline and is not consumed.

If the root is left in the ground, it can continue to grow and form new shoots. The flowers are pale pink to white. Flowers grow in the center of the plant, sometimes with several blooming at once. The flowering indicates that the plant is growing well. From March to early October, the plant can bloom every three weeks.

Indigenous tribes in Mexico harvest peyote cacti from the wild. Dried peyote buttons are used as medicine in religious ceremonies. Participants consume several peyote buttons, guided by a shaman.

Indians consume peyote on an empty stomach. They chew slices of peyote for a long time so that the mescaline absorbs through the oral mucosa. Sometimes they prepare it as a tea. The cactus is cut into small pieces and boiled for half an hour. After this time, it can be drunk. The tea is also held in the mouth for a while before swallowing. Side effects often occur after the first hour of consumption, such as nausea, abdominal cramps, and sweating, but these effects fade when the trip begins. It is difficult to determine how much to eat because mescaline content can vary greatly depending on the cactus. A medium dose is between 12-30 grams. One can eat half the dose and wait 60-90 minutes before consuming the rest. The effect can last from 6 to 12 hours. Generally, 50-60 grams is enough for most people who want a very strong effect that can last up to 18 hours.

Cacti need much less water than other plants. During the growing season (July, August), you can water once or twice a month at most. From October to late April, they practically need no watering.

All Trichocereus cacti, which are columnar in shape, can be ingested either by infusion or by chewing on their flesh. You will find a detailed description below in the paragraph about Trichocereus Pachanoi. It is advisable to have a sober person in the group and to take the cactus in a place where one feels safe and secure. The indigenous people enjoy its effects and are well-informed. According to their philosophy, it is not a game, and they consider it one of the most important spiritual experiences in their lives. There is a lot of information about this online.

In general, this type of cactus needs lots of sunlight, but not always direct. They require little water, almost none in winter. A specific soil for cacti is advisable, which you can obtain at any gardening center. It is worth researching, but the experience that practice provides is the best.

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