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What is the active ingredient found in magic mushrooms?
What is the active ingredient found in magic mushrooms?
Mescaline is known for its visual hallucinations but is not associated with any spiritual significance.
Mescaline is known for its visual hallucinations but is not associated with any spiritual significance.
False
What traditional South American brew is DMT commonly associated with?
What traditional South American brew is DMT commonly associated with?
Ayahuasca
Harmine is typically brewed into a drink and used in healing rites by native tribes in the __________ Amazon.
Harmine is typically brewed into a drink and used in healing rites by native tribes in the __________ Amazon.
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Match the following naturally occurring psychedelics with their primary source or usage:
Match the following naturally occurring psychedelics with their primary source or usage:
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Which naturally occurring psychedelic is primarily associated with the peyote cactus?
Which naturally occurring psychedelic is primarily associated with the peyote cactus?
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What is the primary effect of harmine when brewed into a drink and consumed?
What is the primary effect of harmine when brewed into a drink and consumed?
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Which substance is noted for potentially being toxic in high doses despite having psychoactive effects?
Which substance is noted for potentially being toxic in high doses despite having psychoactive effects?
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Which naturally occurring psychedelic is primarily used in traditional South American spiritual practices and is known as Dimitri?
Which naturally occurring psychedelic is primarily used in traditional South American spiritual practices and is known as Dimitri?
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What is the primary effect associated with the use of Salvinorin A from Salvia divinorum?
What is the primary effect associated with the use of Salvinorin A from Salvia divinorum?
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Which naturally occurring psychedelic is known for inducing trance-like states and dream-like visions?
Which naturally occurring psychedelic is known for inducing trance-like states and dream-like visions?
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What is the primary psychoactive ingredient in the brew associated with Ayahuasca?
What is the primary psychoactive ingredient in the brew associated with Ayahuasca?
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Which compound found in nutmeg can act as a psychoactive substance when ingested in large quantities?
Which compound found in nutmeg can act as a psychoactive substance when ingested in large quantities?
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Which naturally occurring psychedelic is primarily associated with intense hallucinations and altered perceptions?
Which naturally occurring psychedelic is primarily associated with intense hallucinations and altered perceptions?
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What is the historical context of Mescaline in relation to Native American cultures?
What is the historical context of Mescaline in relation to Native American cultures?
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Which psychedelic is derived from Amanita muscaria mushrooms and causes hallucinations?
Which psychedelic is derived from Amanita muscaria mushrooms and causes hallucinations?
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Which psychedelic substance is known to be ascribed magical properties across various cultures?
Which psychedelic substance is known to be ascribed magical properties across various cultures?
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Which of the following naturally occurring psychedelics is primarily linked to spiritual significance among the Aztec culture?
Which of the following naturally occurring psychedelics is primarily linked to spiritual significance among the Aztec culture?
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What is the common street name for N, N, Dimethyltryptamine?
What is the common street name for N, N, Dimethyltryptamine?
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Study Notes
Naturally Occurring Psychedelics
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Psilocybin: Found in magic mushrooms (genus Psilocybe). Used for thousands of years, and various cultures attributed magical properties. The active ingredient, psilocybin, induces hallucinations and altered states of consciousness.
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Mescaline: Active ingredient in the peyote cactus. Used by Aztec and Native American cultures in religious rituals and healing practices. Known for its visual hallucinations and spiritual significance.
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Harmine: Found in the bark of a tropical vine in South America. Typically brewed into a drink and used in healing rites by native tribes in the Western Amazon. Induces trance-like states and dream-like visions.
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DMT (N, N, Dimethyltryptamine): Found in various plants, insects, and amphibians. Can be synthesized as a crystalline powder or smoked/injected. Known on the street as Dimitri. The primary psychoactive ingredient in Ayahuasca, a traditional South American herbal brew used for spiritual and healing purposes.
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Myristicin/Elemicin: Present in nutmeg. A small person might require approximately 13 tablespoons to experience psychoactive effects. Acts as a psychoactive compound when ingested in large quantities, though it is toxic in high doses.
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Salvinorin A: Found in Salvia divinorum, a plant native to Oaxaca, Mexico. Traditionally used for healing and spiritual rituals. Known for producing intense hallucinations and altered perceptions.
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Ibotenic Acid: Found in Amanita muscaria mushrooms. Causes hallucinations and intense dream-like states.
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Explore the fascinating world of naturally occurring psychedelics such as psilocybin, mescaline, harmine, and DMT. This quiz covers their historical uses, cultural significance, and effects on consciousness. Test your knowledge on these powerful substances and their roles in various traditions.
