Peyote Research Paper

Lophophora Williamsii Lophophora Willaimsii, also known as the peyote cactus, is an extreme hallucinogen mainly used in Native American religious ceremonies and rituals. It is known to have been introduced by the southern plain tribes, because of where the cactus is from. This extreme drug has been illegal in the United States since 1918, but, in 1965, peyote was legalized for practice within Native American religious beliefs and practices for the NAC (Native American Church). Extremely vivid images, and loopy visuals is common when under the influence of peyote. In the new world when European immigrants arrived into the U.S., it was in belief that peyote was used for anti-Christian beliefs and was supposed to be the works of the devil. This “shroom”-LSD-like drug can be found in the southern parts of Texas, to the south-central parts of Mexico. Peyote is also one of the oldest known psychedelics. Peyote has been used in Native American ceremonies for thousands of years, and was supposedly introduced by the southern tribes. “We do know that

First, Speer says that the ceremony will last from sunrise to sundown. Music, drums, and art are all present inside of the tepee. “Once inside you are there all night, saying prayers and using tobacco, cedar, and sage.” Speer continues (Waters 1). When praying, usually people only pray for needs more than wants. Praying for your mother and father to graduate college, or for a close relative to get well from sickness, would be a common prayer held inside. “They pray for each other’s needs.” Speer implies (Waters 1). There are many ways to ingest peyote as well. The peyote cactus has buttons on the tops of the plant, which can be dried and soaked in a liquid to create a drinkable substance. Peyote can be ground into a fine material and smoked with the traditional tobacco, or cannabis (Brands