THE SACRED SEED: LOPHOPHORA WILLIAMSII

Within the dusty deserts of Mexico and Texas resides a plant revered by many for its potent spiritual properties: Lophophora williamsii, commonly known as peyote. This small, round cactus blooms with delicate pink blossoms, its surface covered in a thick layer of thorns. Peyote's sacred use stretches back time, with indigenous cultures employing i

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