Psychoactive cacti
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Many cacti are known to be psychoactive, but the two main ritualistic (folkloric) genera of psychoactive cacti are Echinopsis (syn. Trichocereus), of which the most psychoactive species is the San Pedro cactus (Echinopsis pachanoi, syn. Trichocereus pachanoi), and Lophophora, of which the most psychoactive species is peyote (Lophophora williamsii). Albeit, there are several other species pertaining to other Genera which are also psychoactive, but not always used with a ritualistic intent.
Ethnic Use
Several world regions have historically used psychoactive cacti for their properties, particularly Indigenous peoples from Central and South America, such as in Mexico and the Andes region. For this purpose (which includes commercial harvesting) cacti plants are specifically grown in the millions.
See also
- Lophophora williamsii (peyote)