Medications,Pharmacology: Is cactus psychoactive? The role of mescaline
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Used for thousands of years by indigenous peoples, certain cacti contain the powerful hallucinogenic compound mescaline, leading to the complex question: **Is cactus psychoactive?**. While many cacti have no psychoactive properties, a distinct few have been revered for their mind-altering effects and hold deep cultural significance.
