Native American Church Decries Shortage of Psychedelic Cactus
Peyote is a variety of cactus considered to be sacred and is used in religious rites by Native Americans. The plant only grows across northern Mexico and America’s south-western region and produces mescaline, a hallucinogenic that binds to and activates certain serotonin receptors in the brain. Last week, experts warned of a peyote shortage, labeling the psychedelic renaissance occurring in the West as one of the primary causes. The West’s psychedelic renaissance began in the 50s and 60s, as more evidence surfaced of the therapeutic benefits of psychedelics like LSD and psilocybin. This saw various personalities seek out psychedelic experiences,…
