Mescaline is a psychoactive compound found in multiple cacti species. Each species provides its own interpretation of the mescaline experience. How do the effects differ from species to species? We searched it out.
THE DIFFERENCES IN MESCALINE
Mescaline can differ in a number of ways. For example, it can take a different form after ingestion; it can be used unprocessed and in the simplest way, but it can also be processed in which the essential alkaloids are isolated. Favorite natural methods are dried cactus chips or traditional, multiple reduced brews. Teas or capsules with dried and pulverized flesh are less heavy for your stomach.
With a bit of chemical knowledge you can make high-quality extracts at home with readily available household products. For example, mescaline hydrochloride is a white crystalline powder that actually consists of pure mescaline. For these methods you need acids and alkalis and therefore you have to be extremely careful.
Mescalineacetate is a sticky orange-colored resin that usually consists of 97% pure mescaline. The acetate version contains all the alkaloids that the cactus has to offer. It is also food safe and it is less dangerous to make than the hydrochloride. Whether you ultimately prefer pure mescaline or nuanced mescaline depends on your personal preference. But why not try both if you have enough cactus?
THE DIFFERENCES IN EFFECT
The effects of mescaline vary from species to species and from cactus to cactus. As with cannabis, there is something you could call the "central, distinctive effect." Then there are nuances and differences, modulations and variations from plant to plant. These reactions depend on the strength of the mescaline and the presence of other exogenous compounds.
The main effect of mescaline is an enhanced sense of emotional and mental flow. The visual acuity increases and colors become more intense. Naturally growing green plants appear to be wild fluorescent and the sky seems to show a unique play of colors. There is a distinct sense of "being in the now," which is significantly enhanced by a noticeable decrease in mental noise.
On the psychedelic peak, which can last for hours, each person will experience a unique reaction to mescaline. Some of them cruise pleasantly, with the pupils dilated and a blissful smile on the face, inspired by personal hallucinations. Others have to move because the intensity is overwhelming. In this case, it is wise to seek nature to experience the silence and splendor. Or dance on it!
Members of the Peyote and Trichocereus family can differ considerably in their interpretation of the central mescaline motif. The health of the plant also plays a role in the density of the alkaloids. Well-groomed cacti are often more powerful per gram than ignored cacti and they also grow faster.
WHICH CACTUS CONTAINS MESCALINE?
As far as is known today, there are 16 types of cacti that contain mescaline. Below is a list listing the plants with their current scientific names. Until recently, some cacti had another name. Of these species we also call the old name, because many cacti are still sold under their old, well-known name, also in botanical gardens. With this overview we have at least a valuable tool in our hands.
| Current Name | Old Name | Also Known As |
|---|---|---|
| Aztekium ritteri | ||
| Cereus jamacaru | ||
| Echinopsis lageniformis | Trichocereus bridgesii | Bolivian Torch |
| Echinopsis peruviana | Trichocereus peruvianus | Peruvian Torch |
| Echinopsis pachanoi | Trichocereus pachanoi | San Pedro |
| Echinopsis cuzcoensis | Trichocereus cuzcoensis | |
| Echinopsis deserticola | Trichocereus fulvilanus | |
| Echinopsis macrogona | Trichocereus macrogonus | |
| Echinopsis spachiana | Trichocereus spachianus | |
| Echinopsis strigosa | Trichocereus strigosus | |
| Echinopsis tacaquirensis subsp. taquimbalensis | Trichocereus taquimbalensis | |
| Echinopsis terscheckii | Trichocereus terscheckii | |
| Echinopsis valida | Trichocereus validus | |
| Echinopsis werdermanniana | Trichocereus werdermannianus | |
| Eriosyce islayensis | Islaya minor | |
| Gymnocalycium calochlorum | ||
| Gymnocalycium comarapense | ||
| Gymnocalycium gibbosum | ||
| Gymnocalycium horridispinum | ||
| Gymnocalycium netrelianum | ||
| Gymnocalycium riograndense | ||
| Gymnocalycium striglianum | ||
| Gymnocalycium uebelmannianum | ||
| Gymnocalycium valnicekianum | ||
| Gymnocalycium vatteri | ||
| Lophophora williamsii | Peyote | |
| Lophophora diffusa | ||
| Myrtillocactus geometrizans | ||
| Opuntia acanthocarpa | ||
| Opuntia cylindria | ||
| Opuntia basilaris | ||
| Opuntia echinocarpa | ||
| Opuntia ficus-indica | ||
| Opuntia imbricata | ||
| Opuntia spinosior | ||
| Pachycereus gaumeri | Pterocereus gaumeri | |
| Pelecyphora aselliformis | ||
| Pereskia corrugata | ||
| Pereskia tampicana | ||
| Pereskiopsis scandens | ||
| Polaskia chende | ||
| Stenocereus beneckei | ||
| Stenocereus eruca | Machaerocereus eruca | |
| Stenocereus stellatus | ||
| Stenocereus treleasei | ||
| Stetsonia coryne | ||
| Turbinicarpus lophophoroides | ||
| Turbinicarpus pseudomacrochele | ||
| Turbinicarpus pseudopectinatus | Turbinicarpus schmiedickeanus |
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So how long does it take for one of these bad boys to grow?
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Peyote grows around 1 centimeter per year.
San Pedro around 5 centimeters per year. But this speeds up when the cactus becomes bigger.
Also depends on location, weather etc.
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