San Pedro cactus

Commonly Used for Healing and Decoration, the Cactus Remains Endangered

By Sandra Nomoto Cactus: The Precious, Parched Plant Known as desert plants that grow in dry, sandy, and rocky soil, one-third of cactus (cactaceae) species and their desert ecosystems are threatened by climate change. Cacti are now considered more endangered than birds and mammals. In addition to hot U.S. states and Mexico, cacti also grow …

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Indigenous Cultures That Used Psychedelic Plants

By Sandra Nomoto You might know about psychedelic plants and their potential for healing, but how much do you know about the indigenous cultural groups that used them? Here is a brief review of groups that were documented to have used plants as part of their cultural, spiritual, or healing traditions. North America Dating back …

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