Psychedelics Overview

A set of flashcards covering key concepts and details about various psychedelics.

What are some examples of other psychedelics?

Peyote, Mescaline, Ayahuasca, DMT, Magic mushrooms, Psilocybin, Ololiuqui, Morning glory seeds, Psychedelic toads, Bufotenine.

What is the active ingredient in Peyote?

Mescaline.

Where does Peyote primarily grow?

Mexico and Southwestern Texas.

How does the potency of Mescaline compare to LSD?

Mescaline is 5,000 times less active than LSD.

What indigenous groups have historical ties to Peyote?

Tonkawa, Mescalero, and Lipan Apache.

What comprises the Ayahuasca brew?

Dimethyltryptamine (DMT) and harmala alkaloids.

How do harmala alkaloids affect DMT?

They act as monoamine oxidase inhibitors, preventing the degradation of DMT.

Which indigenous peoples are associated with Ayahuasca?

Amazon indigenous peoples.

What is the significance of R. Gordon Wasson's quote about the psychedelic experience?

It describes the spiritual and otherworldly experiences induced by psychedelics.

What is the main active compound in magic mushrooms?

Psilocin.

What is the typical potency comparison of Psilocybin mushrooms to LSD?

Magic mushrooms are approximately 1/200 the potency of LSD.

What are Ololiuqui seeds?

Seeds of the morning glory plant, containing lysergic acid amide.

How much LSD activity do Ololiuqui seeds exhibit?

About 10% LSD activity.

What is Bufotenine derived from?

Secretions from the skin of the Bufonidae toad.

What is the chemical form of Bufotenine?

5-hydroxy DMT.

How have people traditionally used Bufotenine?

Smoked or ingested.

What is the origin of the use of Bufotenine?

It dates back about 4,000 years.

What is a common method to consume Ololiuqui?

Eaten or crushed and added to water.

In how many species is psilocybin found?

Multiple species, including Psilocybe, Panaeolus, Copelandia, and Conocybe.

What effects can psychedelics have on personality?

Evidence suggests they may lead to personality changes such as altruism and increased suggestibility.

How long have people used Ayahuasca?

For over 1,000 years.