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Trichocereus pachanoi

Nervine

Echinopsis pachanoi

PregnancyNursing

Last updated Mar 30, 2026

Description

Tall columnar cactus of the Andes containing mescaline, used for over 3000 years in Andean ceremonies.

Active Compounds

mescalinetyraminehordeninephenethylamines

Traditional Uses

Sacred Andean healing cactus used in curanderismo for millennia
Used by Chavin culture and ongoing Andean traditional medicine

Modern Uses

Psychedelic therapy research
Traditional healing ceremonies
Pain relief
Anti-infective

Dosage Information

Recommended dosing guidelines

Forms: other
Adult Dose: Traditional ceremonial use under curandero supervision only
Child Dose: Never for children
Preparation Notes: Mescaline-containing cactus; controlled substance in many jurisdictions

Safety Information

Not recommended during pregnancy

Not recommended while nursing

Contraindications

Psychiatric disorders
Pregnancy
Children
Cardiovascular disease

Possible Side Effects

Hallucinations
Nausea
Vomiting
Cardiac effects

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