Those who are fascinated with peyote may feel a sense of alarm upon learning that this wild, treasured plant faces extinction as a result of rampant over-harvesting! In order to prevent that, domestic cultivation is in order. Peyote and Other Psychoactive Cacti is a concise and readable guide to the art of cultivating peyote, San Pedro, and the numerous other entheogenic cacti. In light of the possible extinction of wild peyote, this book is a timely resource for those who feel a responsibility to preserve this sacred medicine. This revised underground classic (originally published in 1977) describes:
Remember: Extraction and other procedures involving solvents are hazardous, potentially explosive or toxic, and should be performed only in licensed labs by professional chemists. Some cacti and contaminants are poisonous and may have potential for causing illness or death. Extreme caution is required when identifying cacti, including corroboration by a botanist trained in species identification.