Hallucinogens

  • Hallucinogens are psychoactive substances that alter perception, mood, and cognition.
  • Many of these compounds are derived from plants.
  • Below is a detailed overview of common hallucinogenic plants, including their biological sources, chemical constituents, and uses.
  • Hallucinogens are psychoactive substances that alter perception, mood, and cognition. Many hallucinogens are of plant origin.

Hallucinogens

Common Hallucinogenic Plants:

Plant Biological Source Chemical Nature Uses
Cannabis (Marijuana) Cannabis sativa (family Cannabaceae) Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), Cannabidiol (CBD) Recreational drug, medicinal use for pain, epilepsy, and nausea
Peyote Lophophora williamsii (family Cactaceae) Mescaline (a phenethylamine alkaloid) Used in Native American rituals, treatment for anxiety and depression
Magic Mushrooms Psilocybe species (family Hymenogastraceae) Psilocybin, Psilocin Potential therapy for depression, anxiety, and PTSD
Ayahuasca Banisteriopsis caapi + Psychotria viridis (family Malpighiaceae & Rubiaceae) Dimethyltryptamine (DMT) + β-carbolines (Harmine, Harmaline) Used in spiritual and religious rituals, potential for mental health therapy

Hallucinogens act by modulating serotonin receptors (5-HT2A receptors) in the brain, causing altered sensory perception, euphoria, and dissociation.

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