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MescalineInfo
SummaryA psychedelic of the phenethylamine family. Found in psychedelic cacti that have long been used by peoples native to the Southwestern US and Mexico, including Peyote and San Pedro cacti, among others. Can be found as cactus pulp, as an extract from cacti, or as a synthetic substance created in a lab.
DoseOral Threshold: 100mg Light: 100-200mg Common: 200-300mg Strong: 300-500mg Heavy: 500-700mg+
NOTE: Doses are for Mescaline HCl
Onset60-180 minutes, sometimes longer.
Duration6-12 hours.
After-effects3-5 hours.
Aliasesbuttons
mesc
san
san-pedro
MarquisStrong orange
Categoriespsychedelic
common
EffectsEuphoria, empathy, insight, brightened colour, Closed/Open eye visuals, enhanced tactile sensation, mental/physical stimulation, decreased appetite, pupil dilation, restlessness, change in perception, ego softening, sweating/chills, muscle tension, confusion, insomnia.