It stimulates the autonomic nervous system and can cause nausea, vomiting, sweating, rapid heartbeat, pupillary dilatation, and anxiety.
Use of it was noted by Europeans as early as the 16th century. At the end of the 19th century German chemist, Arthur Heffter, determined which ingredient was responsible for its effects. When ingested, it can produce hallucinations, frequently of a visual nature, characterized by vivid colors, designs, and distorted space perception. It stimulates the autonomic nervous system and can cause nausea, vomiting, sweating, rapid heartbeat, pupillary dilatation, and anxiety. FTP identify this spineless cactus, containing mescaline, used in religious rituals by native Americans of the Southwest.
Use of it was noted by Europeans as early as the 16th century.
peyote (prompt on early "mescaline" buzz)