Consuming peyote cactus

Peyote

The most well-known method of peyote consumption is removing the woolly tuft, chewing and swallowing the peyote buttons. Another method is drinking grapefruit juice alongside chewing the peyote buttons; the acidity of the juice neutralises the bitterness of the peyote cactus. Others grind the peyote buttons and encapsulate the ground cactus material. Some boil the peyote buttons for several hours and make a powerful but pungent peyote tea. Though most users tend to prefer consuming peyote quickly, gradual consumption spread out over an hour or so is recommended to reduce the shock to your system. An empty stomach is recommended; fast for at least 1 day or 6 hours before taking peyote.