1)Mescaline and psilocybin are two plant-derived hallucinogenic compounds

Psychology Oct 26, 2020

1)Mescaline and psilocybin are two plant-derived hallucinogenic compounds. (a) In what plants are these substances found? (b) How were the effects of psilocybin discovered by Westerners?

2)Discuss the characteristics of the tryptamine hallucinogens and their use in ayahuasca.

3)Describe the circumstances around the discovery of LSD, its subsequent use in psycholytic and psychedelic therapy, and the features of its recreational use.