San Pedro Mescaline Cactus 30cm trichocereus pachanoi

Cacti owe their appearance to their extremely dry and hot habitat. Cacti are best known for their spines (which are actually dried out leaves), but some species have a different defense mechanism, protecting themselves from their enemies using poison. Some of these species include: Peyote, Sunami, Pata de Venado, Pezuna de Venado, Tsuwiri, Bishop's Hat, Aztekium Retterii, and the Sea Urchin Cactus.

According to researchers (including Backeberg), the Trichocereus family has 27 subspecies, of which San Pedro, also known as Trichocereus Pachanoi, is the best-known species. Others claim that besides Trichocereus Pachanoi there are only 13 other species that contain mescaline, but there is no doubt that they originate from South America.

The amount of mescaline depends on the species and age of the cactus.

Botanical information

The San Pedro is a cactus that grows quite fast and has a strong root system and columns with 4-9 ribs. The cactus grows from the base of the trunk and continues to grow until it collapses under its own weight. Once fallen, it begins to take root again and develop new columns.

The largest amount of mescaline is located directly under the skin. The older the cactus and the more heat it has had to endure, the more mescaline it contains.

History

Turner and Heyman discovered in 1960 that the San Pedro contains mescaline and called this cactus Opunita Cylindtica. Its more common name San Pedro refers to the key-keeper of the gate to heaven, the Apostle Peter – powerful evidence of the influence of the Catholic faith on other religions.

The indigenous tribes of the Andes Mountains of Peru, Ecuador and Bolivia used and still use San Pedro as a hallucinogenic agent that allowed them to detect unconscious and spiritual causes of illness.

Chemistry

According to Erowid, 1-10% of the dried material consists of mescaline (3,4,5-trimethoxy-B-phenethylamine).

In addition to mescaline, the San Pedro also contains other substances: tyramine, hordinenine, 3-methoxytyramine, anhalaninine, anhalonidine, 3,4-dimethoxyphen-ethylamine, 3,4-dimethoxy-4-hydroxy-B-phenethylamine and 3,5-dimethoxy -4-hydroxy-B-phenethylamine.

Effects

The effects set in 1-2 hours after taking San Pedro and last for 8-15 hours. The most common effects include: recalling memories from long ago, extreme sensitivity to light, being able to see and feel every single ray of light, and hearing distant sounds. You can feel love for every being on Earth and every inanimate form.

Compared to Peyote, the effects of San Pedro are much more pleasant and the climax is much less mind-boggling and not nearly as physical. San Pedro has a somewhat bitter taste and the nausea associated with Peyote is less common.

Medical use

Various Native American tribes used/use the San Pedro cactus to enter into a state of spirituality and clairvoyance so that the shaman is able to trace the unknown causes of one's problem or illness. Nothing is known about how or if San Pedro is used in mainstream medicine.

Use

The traditional way to prepare San Pedro is to cook pieces (buds) of the cactus for a long time. Depending on the results the shaman wishes to achieve, herbs, for example micha (Brugmansia suavenolens) and cimorillo (Coleus blumei), are added to the brew.

Dosage

Between 20 and 50 g – usually taken with water and citric acid to promote proper absorption by the body.

Contraindications

San Pedro, like certain magic mushrooms and other psychoactive substances, can cause a kind of hangover before the trip really starts. Chances are you'll feel dizzy and nauseous for a moment, and you'll probably vomit too.

Warnings

For support and safety, make sure there is someone who is experienced and sober!

San Pedro causes visual misperceptions and severe hallucinations, so do not participate in traffic if you are under the influence of San Pedro. Use this cactus in a familiar and safe environment and never trip alone. If you experience panic or a bad trip, Seresta or Valium can help reduce the anxiety.

Growing

The plant only needs water and some nutrients.

San Pedro loves warmth and light. The hills on which it grows in nature have a nutrient-rich soil. So add some nutrients every now and then, but not too much, because it remains a cactus. If you grow the cactus indoors, always ensure direct sunlight. The best place is a south-facing window sill. On very hot days it is best to give it a little extra water.

If you use a cutting, you must first dry it well, until the place where you cut the cutting has healed. Then let it take root in the ground. It can then take a year for it to actually grow.

Growing from seeds takes a very long time (we are talking years here!) and takes a lot of effort.

You will find these and many other herbal spychodelics in our Smartshop, seeds can be found in our Seedshop, many different smoking articles can be bought at our Headshop, and finally many grow articles for your beloved plants can be found in our Growshop Big Bud on the Grote Gracht 59 in Maastricht and here on the website; www.bigbud-maastricht.com

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