Hello!

First I'd like to say I've lurked on this forum for a while and it has very extremely informational for me. I hope to give back some day.

I have 1350 grams of fresh unpeeled San Pedro Cactus I understand there is some controversy about the potency of the common PC Trichocerus. I have read both ways, and will report back after I test it.

I plan on doing three light boils on this after three freeze/thaw cycles, then decanting, then reducing to a manageable volume.

My problem is I have read conflicting information on dosage. On Erowid it says a person shouldn't dose more than 450g fresh, but many, many people say 12" is a good place to start. This three pounds came off of about 26" of cactus, one 12" and one 14". The two or three people taking this will all be beginners to mescaline. Which metric is better, weight or length? Common sense says weight.

Should I split the tea between two or three people? What mg loads can I expect from this tea?

Thank you for your help!

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There is no sourcing allowed here whatsoever.

In regards to your question, cactus alkaloid content can vary wildly so anywhere from 1-2 feet per person of san pedro usually dose the trick. I typically shoot for two feet.

Sorry, I edited it out. However, isn't San Pedro a legal live plant?

Technically yes, but you were not discussing anything to do with growing or sustaining Cacti. You blatantly mentioned buying it from somewhere with the intent to use it illegally. That is why it isn't allowed. Honestly, it is best to avoid any source discussion in general...it is this kind of talk that led to the downfall of being able to acquire Mimosa Hostillis, especially in the States (Essentially the BBB raid). But I am only trying to enforce the rules, I am not trying to call you out on it just for fun. Anyway, enough with the rules...

On a different and more positive note:

You should check out Sharetheseeds.me

That is a place where they discuss growing and sustaining all sorts of psychedelic medicine, including cacti. If you sign up you can even get seeds for free from people. It is an interesting place that is worth looking at.

Anyway, I hope I haven't given you the wrong idea about this place. It really is a great forum because of the higher standards we hold people to in comparison to pretty much every other psychedelic enthusiast sites out there. So, all that being said, Welcome to the Nexus. I hope you enjoy your time here!