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Understanding What is a cactus born psychedelic drug?

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Evidence suggests the ceremonial use of mescaline, a naturally occurring alkaloid, dates back over 5,700 years in some indigenous cultures. This primary compound answers the question, "What is a cactus born psychedelic drug?," with the peyote cactus and San Pedro being its most famous botanical sources.