Gel De Peyote

Gel De Peyote is a small cactus. The cactus crown has disc-shaped buttons that are cut from the plant, sliced, and dried. The dried buttons may be chewed. Or the buttons are soaked in water and the resulting liquid is used as a medicine.

Despite serious safety concerns, peyote is used for treating fevers, joint pain (rheumatism), and paralysis.

People apply peyote to the skin for treating fractures, wounds, and snakebite.

Peyote is also used as a recreational drug because it can cause hallucinations. It contains a chemical called mescaline that has effects that are similar to LSD, but less powerful.

In the US, it is illegal to possess peyote.

USES & EFFECTIVENESS
Insufficient Evidence to Rate Effectiveness for…
Fever.
Joint pain (rheumatism).
Bone fractures.
Wounds.
Other conditions.

SIDE EFFECTS
Peyote is UNSAFE for use. It can cause nausea and vomiting, anxiety, paranoia, fear, and emotional instability. It can also raise blood pressure, heart rate, and respiration rate. Changes in vision, drooling, headache, dizziness, and drowsiness may also occur. Although it is rarely fatal, Gel de peyote can cause homicidal, psychotic, or suicidal behavior related to the hallucinations.

Special Precautions & Warnings:
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: It is UNSAFE to use peyote if you are pregnant. The mescaline in peyote can cause birth defects.
Surgery: Peyote acts like a stimulant. Doctors worry that it might interfere with surgery by increasing heart rate and blood pressure. Stop taking peyote at least 2 weeks before a scheduled surgery