mescaline

mescaline
The most active alkaloid present in the buttons of the mescal cactus, Lophophora williamsii. M. produces psychotomimetic effects similar to those produced by LSD: alteration in mood, changes in perception, reveries, visual hallucinations, delusions, depersonalization, mydriasis, hippus, and increases in body temperature and blood pressure; psychic dependence, tolerance, and cross tolerance to LSD and psilocybin develop; the principal component of peyote.

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mes·ca·line 'mes-kə-lən, -.lēn n a hallucinatory crystalline alkaloid C11H17NO3 that is the chief active principle in peyote buttons

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n.
an alkaloid present in mescal buttons (the dried tops of the Mexican cactus Lophophora williamsii) that produces inebriation and vivid colourful hallucinations when ingested.

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mes·ca·line (mesґkə-lēn) a poisonous hallucinogenic alkaloid found in mescal buttons; it produces an intoxication with delusions of color and music.

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