So if someone ordered, say, some San Pedro cacti, what would he be best advised to do with them if he wanted to use them to "trip balls"? I've read to boil them, not to boil them but to steep them, to cut them up and eat them... what's the "best" way, in terms of a.) not making you sick and b.) getting a "good" dose (i.e., one in the range you're looking for, not too much or too little).

Thanks in advance for any helpful replies!

In my experience, the best thing to do is to turn the cactus into mush using a blender, then add water and simmer it on a stove for 2-3 hours. Make sure you top up the water as it evaporates. I've read that an acidic solution (i.e. adding lemon juice) helps extract the mescaline, but I haven't noticed any increased effects from doing so. Once it's brewed up, strain out all the plant matter, and you're left with a god-awful tasting mescaline solution. And make sure you've got something to chase it with. I've found that a lemon-lime fizzy drink such as Sprite works best at masking the taste.

I've never been sick from cacti, I don't know whether it's because I can hold it better or because I don't take enough to make me sick. I'm pretty sure that if you've brewed it down to a tiny amount of liquid, you're not going to get sick. If you do, just smoke a bit of weed. Also, don't wait an hour before you think "I've wasted my money" - it takes me at least 2-3 hours to feel it.

Have fun - it's my favourite psychedelic (although I finally get to try LSD in a few days so that might change).

BE prepared for the taste.... oh, god, the taste.

Once you get the bitch down though... ITS WORTH IT.

Mescaline is such an amazing experience, but nothing compares to the LSD!

What do you do with a cactus? sit on it.

seriously though check erowid or youtube for methods/extracts.

http://www.erowid.org/plants/cacti/cacti.shtml
several methods listed there.

Google the invader zim mescaline extraction video.

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