MEZCALIN
\mˈɛzkɐlˌɪn], \mˈɛzkɐlˌɪn], \m_ˈɛ_z_k_ɐ_l_ˌɪ_n]\
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Hallucinogenic alkaloid isolated from the flowering heads (peyote) of Lophophora (formerly Anhalonium) williamsii, a Mexican cactus used in Indian religious rites and as an experimental psychotomimetic. Among its cellular effects are agonist actions at some types of serotonin receptors. It has no accepted therapeutic uses although it is legal for religious use by members of the Native American Church.
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