Mescaline and the Native American Church: therapeutic implications
Halpern JH, Sherwood AR, Hudson JI, et al. · Journal of Psychoactive Drugs · 2005
All substances
Classic psychedelic
Mescaline
3,4,5-trimethoxyphenethylamine
Sacred to Native American tribes for over 5,000 years. Used in religious ceremonies and healing rituals.
At a glance
- Onset
- 1-3 hours
- Duration
- 10-14 hours
- Origin
- Natural - found in peyote, San Pedro, and other cacti
Reported effects
- Visual hallucinations
- Enhanced color perception
- Spiritual insights
- Emotional openness
- Body awareness
- Connection to nature
Legal status
Controlled substance, but peyote use protected for registered Native American Church members in US.
Research
Limited modern research, but historical studies show therapeutic potential.