Peyote (Lophophora williamsii), also known as peyote buttons, buttons or mescalino has an extremely long history – thousands of years – of being used for medicinal purposes and as a sacramental herb for religious and spiritual purposes.

Native to the SW United States (New Mexico, Arizona, Texas) and Northern Mexico, the peyote cactus still grows in the wild today, although you’d be hard-pressed to find one unless you knew precisely where to look.  This small, round cactus with fuzz (no spines) hardly rises an inch above the soil’s surface when growing, with the largest part being underground (like a carrot).  The part that you do see above ground are called peyote buttons and these are what people covet, as they are generally consumed either fresh or dried.   Why eat this cactus?  You probably already know (that’s why you’re here).  Regardless, Peyote actually produces up to 50 different alkaloids that generate different physical and psychological effects.  The most known, and prevalent, of these alkaloids is mescaline.

For those wishing to get their hands on Peyote, it can be complicated or not, depending on how you wish to go about it.  Peyote (lophophora williamsii) is now a scheduled substance in the U.S. and it is only legal to purchase, possess and consume peyote buttons you are a part of the Native American Church (NAC).  Some States have exemptions for other religious practices.  Many, however, choose to grow Peyote in their private gardens and Peyote seeds are readily available and legal to own.   There are also several places overseas that cultivate the Peyote cactus and will ship them to you, regardless of where you live.   Obviously , a live peyote plant would be preferable to waiting 3-5 years for your own to bloom, unless you’re just really patient.    So, there are Peyote cactus products online and we’re going to tell you where they are.   Add to that, the peyote seed guides  and information that you’ll need to grow your own peyote (if that’s what you want to do) , and you’re well on your way.

Ready to give Peyote a try?  Most people are – they just have no idea how!  We’ve compiled a list of some of the top suppliers of peyote products for you and we’ll be bringing a ton of articles and further in depth information on this fantastic cactus so that you can get all of your Lophophora information in one place.   Be sure to come back often – and don’t forget to share your peyote experience with us!

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ShayanaShop.com is a Holland-based online smartshop that specializes in magic mushrooms, cannabis seeds and other psychedelics, including cacti.  They do have some shipping restrictions on some products but NOT on peyote cactus products shipping to the U.S.  Yay.

Shayana Shop carries some killer live peyote cactus plants – and quite a few San Pedro Cactus plants as well if you were looking to try those.   They carry live peyote cactus plants (Lophophora williamsii) in sizes from 2-3 cm, 4-6cm and 10cm.  They also carry the very closely related (same peyote effects) Lophophora Jourdaniana cluster plant that is 6-8cm and peyote cluster plants are great buys, also hard to find online.   All of the peyote cactus products ship worldwide – no restrictions.

Shayana Shop takes major credit cards, bank transfer and cash.  They even give a 10% discount if you send them cash (provided you want to wait longer for your shipment).  They ship all items discreetly and most arrive in 5-14 business days depending on your location.   They do have a re-shipping policy and stand behind their service and have a solid customer service record with almost 10 years in business online.  That being said, we recommend Shayanashop.com as trusted source of peyote cactus products.  We’ve been getting some great feedback on these guys and they have been very communicative with us in general so we’re making them our #1 choice for these products.  Pick some up and don’t forget to come back and let us know about it.

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Shamanic Extracts is a large European (Netherlands) supplier of ethnobotanicals that carries Peyote Cactus items and Peyote grow kits as well as many other products such as Salvia Extract, Kratom Extract, Blue Lotus, Amanitas Extract and even Ayahuasca products.  These guys have been in business for over 11 years online, make their own extracts and sell worldwide directly to both consumers and businesses.  They are also not shy about expounding your rights to do what you please with herbs that have been in use for thousands of years – which is one of the reasons they are in one of our top spots.

What makes Shamanic Extracts unique, without a doubt, is their huge selection of live Peyote cactus plants that they will ship worldwide (except Australia, Switzerland and Norway) - including to the United States.  If you’ve read the articles here and some of the other reviews, you’ve probably noted that it’s not easy to find live peyote cactus in the U.S. and growing peyote takes an investment of time and patience.  Problem solved right here.   Shamanic Extracts sells 5 different live peyote cactus plants, the different being their age (and size).  These plants range from 2.5 yrs to 12 yrs old and 7-8cm in size and come ready to be re-planted or…whatever.   They also carry both peyote seeds and peyote grow kit, for those wanting to take the long road to glory.  Peyote seeds are available in several different species, including lophophora williamsii seeds, lophophora diffusa seeds and several others.   Their peyote grow kit is cool, but doesn’t ship to: Italy, Norway or the U.S.;  Don’t ask us to explain that one.

Shamanic Extracts has a wide range of payment options including major credit cards, cash, wire transfer and ordering by mail.  Shipping to the U.S. will generally only take about a week and their site has a plethora of customer service options available for questions and support, even a help desk system.  If you’re looking for some unique, and potent, Peyote Experiences this is certainly the place to grab them with their live peyote cactus availability.  Don’t forget to leave your feedback after you do.

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Highstreet.nl is a Netherlands (Amsterdam) – based online smartshop that has been in business for over 10 years and has a massive selection of products in it’s Smartshop, Headshop, Seedshop and Growshop.  They do have shipping restrictions on some items, but not on Peyote cactus products.

Highstreet carries three peyote cactus products, a live cactus plant, a peyote grow kit and peyote seeds.   They sell live peyote cactus plants in 5 sizes from 2-3cm up to 8-9cm and have NO shipping restrictions on these.    The peyote seeds are just the lophophora williamsii seeds (most sought) and are available in 10 and 20 seed packs.    The Peyote Grow Kit comes with 25 peyote seeds, soil, sand, gravel, grow container, perlite and detailed instructions.   Worldwide shipping is available for these items as well.

Highstreet accepts Major credit cards, Bank Transfer, Cash, COD and they generally ship within 24 hours.  Shipping is TNT to the United States and delivery is generally 2-10 days.  Global  and expedited shipping is also available, as is insurance.

Highstreet.nl stands behind their products with a Money Back Guarantee.  They allow returns and exchanges within 30 days of delivery if you are not satisfied.   That being said, we recommend them as a trusted source of quality ensured  Peyote cactus and lophophora williamsii products.  Check them out and don’t forget to come back and share your experience with us!

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Azarius.net is a Holland-based online head shop that sells a ton of legal herbs, party pills, psychedelics, seeds, paraphernalia, etc.  It has been online for over 12 years and lists over 1000 products.  They even have a real store in Amsterdam.  Sounds great, right?  Well, not necessarily, depending on where you live.  Unfortunately, these guys keep awfully good track of what’s legal where and have very strict shipping rules.  So, you may find the product of your dreams on this site, only to see at the bottom, where it says “Shipping restrictions”: that they will not ship to your country.   So why include them?  Easy, not all of our site’s visitors come from the U.S. (absurd notion, right?).

So, here are their Shipping Restriction for their Peyote cactus products.  Live in the U.S.?  Forget it.  No Peyote for you (from Azarius).  They will NOT ship live peyote plants to:  Australia, Finland, Israel, Canada, Switzerland, United States, Norway, New Zealand, Belgium, France, Russia, Estonia, Turkey, Brazil, Hungary, Japan, Mexico, South Africa and Portugal.  They will NOT ship Peyote seeds to: Norway or the U.S.;  Finally, they will NOT ship Peyote Grow Kits to: Norway, Switzerland, or the U.S.    The Peyote cactus live plants are available in both a Peyote Cluster plant and a Peyote buttons plant in different sizes.  The Peyote Cluster plants are very cool and something that we haven’t seen anyplace else.   Grab one of these if you can!  Peyote Seeds are available and there is a Peyote Grow Kit that contains everything you need, including lophophora williamsii seeds, to grow your own peyote, including detailed instructions.

Strangely, again, they do not take credit cards or paypal, but they do have a good list of payment options that should suit just about everyone (see below).  Azarius has a forum connected to their site as well as a great customer support system set up.  So, if you are in a country that can take advantage of their services and peyote cactus products, give them a whirl and let us know what you think.

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OnlineSmartshop.nl is one of the largest European online headshops / smarshops, now based in the Netherlands.  They offer worldwide delivery (sort of), discreet shipping and have a very wide range of products.  However, again this an online seller that will NOT ship Peyote cactus products to the United States.

OnlineSmartshop carries live peyote cactus plants that you can purchase in 5 sizes from 1-2cm up to 5-7cm.   They will NOT ship the live peyote plants to: Australia, Brazil, Canada, Estonia, Finland, France, Hungary, Israel, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Russia, South Africa, Switzerland, Turkey and United States.  They do not sell packages of peyote seeds as some of the other online sellers.  They do seller San Pedro Cactus seeds and a few other cacti seeds, however.   Finally, there is the Peyote Growkit that looks similar to the one others are selling: 25 lophophora williamsii seeds, soil, gravel, sand, instructions.  They will NOT ship they Peyote grow kit to: Norway, Switzerland and United States.

OnlineSmartShop has a generous range of payment options – all major credit cards, money transfer, Western Union, and cash.  Shipping costs vary by country and there is an entire page on their site devoted to this.   International shipping is available on items that ship to the U.S. and all packaging is discreet.

We only give the highest ratings to suppliers who stand behind their products and service and Onlinesmartshop does just that.  They guarantee the quality of their products and their customer’s satisfaction and have a refund policy.  However, there are terms and conditions about what they will not ship to the U.S. and what they will not give refunds on so read carefully before ordering.  If you are in the EU, Canada or elsewhere that can benefit from their product and, in particular, their Peyote cactus items,  check them out and come back and let us know what you think!

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Botanical Spirit Shop is a true dedicated ethnobotanical and spiritual plant seller based in Canada, with shipping locations in both Canada and the U.S., that has not only a great line up of products and information for their customers but takes great pains to stay connected to them through their newsletters, mailings, Facebook group, and even on Twitter.

Botanical Spirit carries Lophophora williamsii seeds – Peyote seeds for sale that are 100% organic and freshly harvested.    The catch is that they will not ship these little beauties to either the U.S. or Australia.   Have a special Canadian friend or relative?  Maybe time to give them a ring.   Seeds are sold as 5 seeds for $5 or 50 seeds for $35.00.   Botanical Spirit Shop has a wide range of other products that they WILL ship to the U.S. – just not this one.

Botanical Spirit has a generous list of payment options including major credit cards, money order, checks, cash, Interac email money transfer (Canada only) and mail orders are accepted.  Shipping is generally within 24 hours and shipping rates vary depending on what area of Canada you are in or if you are U.S.  If U.S., you’ll like pay around $7 for shipping.

Botanical Spirit Shop stands behind their product and service with a Satisfaction Guarantee and refund policy.  Certainly give them a try as a trusted source, pick up some of their killer deals on lophophora williamsii seeds and be sure to come back here and share your experience with us!

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The Lophophora Williamsii or Peyote cactus has become an interesting plant since the time when the native American Indians discovered what this small plant can do. Today, the use of the Lophophora Williamsii or Peyote cactus has become a subject of controversies in the United States as well as in other countries. This type of cactus contains the substance called mescaline which has hallucinogenic effects.

In the United States, the Peyote cactus as well as the Peyote seeds is one of those plants that are regulated because of the effects that it can provide the user. It is actually dubbed as Schedule 1 which means that it is illegal to manufacture, possess, buy as well as sell or distribute the cactus without a DEA license. It is also stated in the US Federal law that the all parts of this plant regardless of whether it is growing or not like Peyote seeds, extract from any part of the plant, compound, salts, mixtures or preparation of this type of is regulated from use, possession as well as distribution.  However, the regulation of this type of cactus does not apply to the nondrug use of the plant like the religious ceremonies of the Native American Church.

As for the International Law about the Peyote Cactus, the laws will vary depending on the country. In Australia, the plant is not scheduled federally yet it is considered as a controlled substance within the Australian Capital Territory. However, in Brazil, the Peyote cactus is actually under the list of controlled substances. The production, possession as well as the distribution of this plant is considered illegal. In France, this type of cactus is also considered one of the controlled substances. On the other hand, in Mexico, the Peyote cactus is dubbed with a Schedule 1 status yet there are some indigenous tribes in the country that are allowed to harvest the plant. This cactus is also considered as an endangered species in Mexico; thus, harvesting of the plant is controlled. Countries like Netherlands and Singapore are not specifically regulating the Peyote cactus. However, these countries have listed mescaline which is actually an active ingredient of the cactus as one of the controlled substances.

The laws governing the use, possession and trade of the Peyote cactus will vary depending on the state or country. Basing from the differences, it can be concluded the use of this plant must be regulated as much as possible as this may have some harmful effects on the body.

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Peyote is a small and also spineless cactus that can grow at an extremely slow rate. The word ‘Peyote’ is from the word ‘peyotl’ which is a Nahuatl (Aztec) word. The Peyote plant grows among scrub and this plant specifically favors areas where there is limestone. This plant is also native to central Mexico as well as southwestern areas in Texas.

The peyote cactus has been used for a long time for various Native American tribes for either medicinal or other traditional Indian rituals as a sacrament. Various Native American tribes that use the plant include; the Cora, Huichol the Tarahumara etc. These were mainly in different Indian traditional ceremonies and are some of the pre- modern ceremonies that are being practiced. The cactus of vision is concerned with ensuring that people have renewed and total ways to look at life. Ability to view life from a completely new perspective give people the much needed energy to conquer and face each day.

Peyote cactus and the Native American traditions

The use of the peyote plant, or lophophora williamsii, has been closely observed among the Indians for the last century. Various peyote ceremonies were held using the various kinds of peyote cacti. The peyote effect is so much important that even the Indian in the United States, which is far from the natural peyote area do import dried tops of the peyote plant. Some still send pilgrims to gather the cactus in the fields but most secure the supplies through purchase and even mails.

Some of the main Native American traditions that involved the use of the peyote plant do differ among tribes. Ceremonies are mainly held in wooden and round houses, which have a permanent altar inside. Osage and Quapaw have electrically lit houses while the Plain Indians service usually takes place in a teepee, which is erected over a carefully made, alter of clay or even earth. In this tradition, the dried peyote plant is placed on a cross found at the center in the altar. The altar is crescent shaped star to symbolize the spirit of the Peyote. It is removed from the alter during this ceremony. Once placed on the alter all due caution is observed. Each worshipers makes a cigarette which is to be used during the prayers. This cigarette can be made from either tobacco or shucks from corn. Next mescal buttons are purified with cedar incense. These mescal buttons are then passed clockwise each worshiper taking four. Peyote eaten during the ceremony is seen as a sacrament. It induces a fulfillment and other psychological effects experienced by the users. It is believed to enable loyalists to talk with God. Many peyonists believed the earthly God’s representation.

The peyote plant is also used by different tribe due to its peyote effect. The peyote effect is used in various curative procedures and this may partly explain the diffusion of this plant in the States. These curatives serve two functions, there those with pure physical effects and the “per excellence” medicines. The former reliever toothache or even digestive upsets while the “per excellence” medicines treat various peyote effects. These may include putting the person in communication, relieving hallucinations and even malevolent spirits believed to diseases and death.

There is a lot to learn about the peyote plant and a number of researches are still ongoing to know more about this ancient plant. You can learn more from various resourceful sites online.

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The Peyote Cactus is tiny and spineless plant that contains mescaline. This chemical is its primary active constituent and is responsible for its varied characteristics. The succulent plant originated from the deserts of central Mexico. The plant has been used for along time by native Mexicans and residents if the South West United States. Peyote cactus falls in the genus Lophophora and its species name is Williamsii. Its scientific name which is derived from both the genus and species name is Lophophora williamsii . Due to its stated medical prowess, the plant is used as ceremonial sacrament and a source of traditional medicine by various Indian tribes.

Peyote Effects

Through modern research, the peyote effects have been investigated. The Peyote cactus plant contains the chemical substance mescaline, which is known to have hallucinogenic effects. Due to this, the plant has been used to treat some substance abuse cases. Consequently, the drug has been used in rehabilitation centers to help addicts recover from different substance abuse problems. Lower cancer rates have also been reported among Native American as compared to other general populations due to the peyote effects. Their frequent use of the plant has led to such notions that the peyote plant can be used to cure can cancer. Unconfirmed reports also show that the plant has the potential to act on tumor cell growth.

Mescaline derived from the peyote plant with its hallucinogenic effects is a psychedelic drug. The drugs contain various peyote effects and may influence one state of mind impacting positively on their health status. The peyote effects are different from that of pure mescaline, this is because the peyote plant is more intense and more complex. The presence of many alkaloids effecting mind and body such as pellotine and tryamine. In combination, some of the chemicals have higher potentials than mescaline and may therefore alter characteristics of the experience. Some of these effects include:

1. Effects similar to the LSD effects- This peyote effects similar to those of LSD is a powerful experience, which takes people beyond normal perceptions and back again. It is therefore described as a long trip. This effect affects ones mind by altering and expanding ones consciousness or loosening it. At higher dosages, this effect completely erases the normal filters and screens between ones mind and the outside world. When the filters and screens are down, more information rushes in. One is hence able to sense, think and feel more. One becomes aware of things that are visually filtered out of ones mind. Under the influence of the peyote cactus, the latter effects are longer, dense and long lasting. Here users usually vomit before entering into the dreamlike state with sound and scale distort and vision appears.
2. Immune stem stimulation- This peyote effect is characterized by increased body temperatures, the heart rate also increase, blood pressure also varies.   Others include loss of petite, lack of sleep, numbness, weakness and possible  tremors.
3. Hallucinations- We stated that the peyote plant is a hallucinogenic plant. It thus can produce various terrifying thoughts, anxiety, fears of sanity and losing control. On the other side of the spectrum, hallucinations to do not have to be negative at all and can be quite enjoyable.
4. Flashbacks-Some of the users experience recurrent hallucinations after ingesting the drug. Various people do have different flash back experiences.

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A peyote cactus (lophophora williamsii) does not have a spine. This cactus comes from the kingdom plantae. Its order is caryophyllales and its family is cactaceae. Its genus is lophophora, and that is why it is referred to us the cactaceae lophophora. This type of cactus is very tiny and if it were not the fact that it is a cactus thus noticeable, people would not notice it at all. The peyote cactus has its origin in two main areas in the Southwest region. Texas, Arizona and New Mexico is one of them and Northern Mexico is the other. If a place has limestone, then it is possible to spot a peyote cactus. That is why it was initially spotted at the desert called Chihuahuan. There are also states that have limestone that initially housed this cactus, San Luis Potosi not forgetting the Tamaulipas.

Peyote causes some psychological changes when in the system of a human being through ingestion. There are some Americans who put the peyote cactus in high regard because to them it is completely medicinal, yet for others it is completely recreational. Despite the fact that it is a cactus, there are times in the  year when they blossom. The most visible aspect of their bloom is pinkish flowers. This only happens in the months of March, April and May.   When the peyote cactus blooms, fruit emerges too, not just the pink flowers. These fruits can be eaten and not cause any health harm compared to other wild fruit. There is no way the peyote cactus will blossom in cold climate, which is why they thrive very well in deserts.

The famous peyote buttons are found in the crown peyote cactus. The crown is the part of the peyote cactus that slowly blooms on top of the soil. In fact, the majority of the peyote cactus plant is under the soil. That is why they are called “peyote buttons” because without the crown then the peyote button will not be there. These peyote buttons are responsible for the proper growth of the roots. This only happens if the peyote buttons, which assume the disc shape, are properly trimmed. This trimming prevents the roots from rotting because a callus is already created due to the trimming.  It is this callus that makes the root grow well, it practically aerates the root so that it does not decay. These peyote buttons can also eaten by people. There are people who like them all dried up and not succulent at all. When they are in this state, they later cud it in their mouths. Then there are those who would rather have it in their tea. They say that peyote tea has a very calming effect.

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We all knew it was coming, didn’t we?  Perhaps it hit a little sooner than expected.  For those having an ongoing love affair with K2, herbal incense, bath salts, plant food (you know – anything fun), or those who have “trying K2″, Salvia or plant food on their bucket list, the time to stock up would be NOW.

The DEA (Drug Enforcement Agency) issued a statement on November 24, 2010 basically giving a 30-day notice until a 1 Year “BAN” goes into effect for the sale, distribution, use and possession of the following chemicals: JWH-018, JWH-073, JWH-200, CP 47, 497 and cannabicyclohexanol.  Many (not all) herbal incense product are made with these chemicals as “key ingredients” so the fire sales have already begun.  Grab ‘em while you can.  Use ‘em and/or er hide ‘em too ‘cuz there’s not much time left.

While it may be awhile before they get to the true entheogens, can you doubt that they’ll be going down that path at some point?   Expect there to be some serious attention paid to salvia, kratom, amanitas, Ayahuasca and possibly even Peyote Seeds before this is all said and done.

At any rate, don’t despair too much about the future.  If you know anything about this particular industry, folks are inventive and resilient and new “recipes” are already being formulated.  Yes, there will be a new legal K2 coming out – no worries.  Also look for a killer new JWH Free blend from Wicked X called “Medusa” – that actually starts shipping less than a week from now.  Those guys are on the ball!

I wouldn’t count out the guys from Phat Pugs or Mr. Nice Guy either.  The other products will continue to innovate and morph as well, such as the different plant food blends that are under attack.  Not ALL JWH has been banned, you know.  JWH 122 is used in some blends and is supposed to be awesome.

So, head over to K2 Legal Smoke and grab the killer liquidation deals and then hit Wicked X to pick up the new Medusa.  Then relax.

We shall party on.

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