History, Rules and Regulations
Peyote is a cacti with a
long and rich history. Indigenous people in The
United States and Mexico have been using this plant
since the earliest recorded time. According to
documented evidence, peyote has been used for
religious, ceremonial and medical purposes over
20,000 years.For an extensive peyote timeline visit
Erowids Peyote Vault
The peyote traditions are a huge part of the
Native American Church. Members refer to
L.williamsii as “the sacred medicine,” and it
often plays a huge role in their spirituality and
rituals. They view the cacti with a high level of
respect and admiration. Because of it importance and
tradition in the NAC, members are legally permitted
to utilize peyote in their rituals. The law protects
the
harvest,
possession,
consumption and
cultivation of
peyote as part of "bonafide
religious ceremonies." For the rest of United States,
both Peyote and mescaline are illegal. It is
registered as a schedule III substance.
Now that you are quite familiar with this organism,
explore the extras page to
learn some interesting facts.
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