Peyote cactus (Lophophora williamsii var. Jourdaniana) along with many other cacti can synthesize the hallucinogen, mescaline. They have recently garnered public attention after they re-emerged as a potential source as the new generation of mental health medications. Particularly since restrictions for psychoactive-based medication in research was relaxed in Canada. Despite the attention in...
The recent relaxation of psychedelic drug regulations has prompted extensive clinical investigation into their potential use to treat diverse mental health conditions including anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress, and substance-abuse disorders. Most clinical trials have relied on a small number of known molecules found in nature, such as psilocybin, or long-known synthetic analogs of...