Dimethyltryptamine

N, N-Dimethyltryptamine (DMT) is a naturally occurring psychedelic compound of the tryptamine family. DMT is ubiquitously found in plants and also in trace amounts in mammals, including humans, where it may putatively function as a trace amineneurotransmitter. It is originally derived from the essential amino acid tryptophan and ultimately produced by the enzyme INMT during normal metabolism. The natural significance of its widespread presence remains undetermined.

In some cultures DMT is ingested as a psychedelic drug (in either extracted or synthesized forms). When DMT is inhaled or consumed, depending on the dose, its subjective effects can range from short-lived milder psychedelic states to powerful immersive experiences, including a total loss of connection to conventional reality, which may be so extreme that it becomes ineffable. DMT is also the primary psychoactive in ayahuasca, an Amazonian Amerindian brew employed for divinatory and healing purposes. Pharmacologically, ayahuasca combines DMT with MAOI, and enzyme inhibitor that allows DMT to be orally active.

Plants There are [|a large number of plants from around the world that contain DMT] and other similar alkaloids. Some of these are several // [|Psychotria] spp., [|Phalaris] spp., [|Acacia] spp., [|Arundo donax], [|Desmanthus illinoiensis] ,// etc. The plant we will be dealing with in this text is called //Phalaris aruninacea.// This plant is easy to obtain, looks almost identical to common lawn grass, has some of the highest concentrations of DMT, and is beyond easy to grow. //Phalaris arundinacea// is available from MANY mail-order companies. Here is a list of addresses and prices. Please don't contact these companies inquiring about drugs, etc. These are legitimate businesses.
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