Grey Fox
Rising Star
Bridgesii has been stronger than the other Trichocereus species, for me. Which leads me to wonder, Why is Bridgesii so strong?
If we look purely at mescaline levels, then Bridgesii is at the higher end, but not indisputably the highest. So why does it feel so much stronger?
I keep coming to the conclusion that secondary chemicals uniquely present in Bridgesii are contributing to the perceived "extra strength" of this species.
Furthermore, I will add these observations: Bridgesii gives me muscle tremors and terrible nausea. When I consume blue cheese or other dietary sources of tyramine (such as sardines or sandwich meat or Duke's smoked sausages) shortly before a Bridgesii trip then I experience noticeable unpleasant vasoconstriction in my extremities during the trip.
These observations lead me to believe that there are MAOIs in Bridgesii which are amplifying the effect of mescaline.
Do a Google search of 'maoi in bridgesii' and the results reveal that tyramine is claimed to be present in Bridgesii. It is also is claimed that Bridgesii contains quercetin, kaempferol, and potentially other MAOIs. Bridgesii is also claimed to contain 3,4-DMPEA, 3-methoxytyramine, and potentially other phenethylamines. Bridgesii is also claimed to contained Bridgesigenins A, B, and C, and potentially other triterpenes.
It is fairly convincing to me that the unique mix of secondary chemicals in Bridgesii contributes to a perceived "boost in potency" that is unique to Trichocereus bridgesii. The combination of high levels of mescaline in Bridgesii along with lower levels of these secondary chemicals lends a noticable "amplification effect" to Bridgesii trips. Experientially, Bridgesii trips are more "intense", "visual", and "sickening" compared to the other Trichocereus species. Bridgesii trips are more likely to lead to "ego death" and strong psychedelic effects than trips from the other Trichocereus cacti. Bridgesii takes a greater physical toll and goes deeper into the psychedelic realms than the other San Pedros. It is a very powerful species, and probably the first place to start if one is interested in delving deep into psychedelic space via Trichocereus cacti.
If we look purely at mescaline levels, then Bridgesii is at the higher end, but not indisputably the highest. So why does it feel so much stronger?
I keep coming to the conclusion that secondary chemicals uniquely present in Bridgesii are contributing to the perceived "extra strength" of this species.
Furthermore, I will add these observations: Bridgesii gives me muscle tremors and terrible nausea. When I consume blue cheese or other dietary sources of tyramine (such as sardines or sandwich meat or Duke's smoked sausages) shortly before a Bridgesii trip then I experience noticeable unpleasant vasoconstriction in my extremities during the trip.
These observations lead me to believe that there are MAOIs in Bridgesii which are amplifying the effect of mescaline.
Do a Google search of 'maoi in bridgesii' and the results reveal that tyramine is claimed to be present in Bridgesii. It is also is claimed that Bridgesii contains quercetin, kaempferol, and potentially other MAOIs. Bridgesii is also claimed to contain 3,4-DMPEA, 3-methoxytyramine, and potentially other phenethylamines. Bridgesii is also claimed to contained Bridgesigenins A, B, and C, and potentially other triterpenes.
It is fairly convincing to me that the unique mix of secondary chemicals in Bridgesii contributes to a perceived "boost in potency" that is unique to Trichocereus bridgesii. The combination of high levels of mescaline in Bridgesii along with lower levels of these secondary chemicals lends a noticable "amplification effect" to Bridgesii trips. Experientially, Bridgesii trips are more "intense", "visual", and "sickening" compared to the other Trichocereus species. Bridgesii trips are more likely to lead to "ego death" and strong psychedelic effects than trips from the other Trichocereus cacti. Bridgesii takes a greater physical toll and goes deeper into the psychedelic realms than the other San Pedros. It is a very powerful species, and probably the first place to start if one is interested in delving deep into psychedelic space via Trichocereus cacti.