Peyote
Peyote is a psychedelic cactus that grows across Mexico and in parts of Texas. Its main psychoactive component is mescaline; one of the classic psychedelic compounds alongside LSD, psilocybin, and DMT.
Used traditionally by Native Americans, peyote is reported to treat various illnesses and pains, as well as being important in ritual. Peyote grows very slowly, and currently the peyote cactus is endangered thanks to human encroachment and over-harvesting.
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