Peyote has been used spiritually in ceremonies, and as a medicine by Native American people for millennia. It contains several psychoactive compounds, primarily mescaline, which is a hallucinogen.

For many Native American Church members who call this region the “peyote gardens,” the plant is sacrosanct and an inextricable part of their prayer and ceremony. It’s believed to be a ...

Sun Dances were once held in Oklahoma as well, but this is no longer done. The Peyote Ceremony, often associated with the Native American Church, consists of a mix of native beliefs and practices ...