Uploaded January 2019 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
This episode Nellie Benner drinks San Pedro made from the San Pedro cactus. She ends up in an emotional rollercoaster and runs into her innocent self.
USE:
San Pedro can be used in different ways. Traditionally the pieces are cooked for a long time with some added herbs. When consuming the cactus in dried form it is important to chew slowly until the pieces turn into a fine pulp to prevent stomach problems. It is also possible to make tea out of the cactus: boil the pieces for two to three hours on a low heat and add fruit juice or honey. The taste can be really foul, so keep in mind that the person drinking it can simply not swallow the tea. Make sure not to eat anything six hours before use.
DOSE:
For a cactus with an average length of 15-20 cm and an average diameter of 3.5 cm one to one and a half cactus is enough for a light to average trip. Two to two and a half cactus will deliver a strong trip. The amount of active substance (mescaline) in the San Pedro cactus can vary enormously per cactus, so it is difficult to determine the right dosage. Therefor start with taking half of the prepared portion and wait an hour until the effects are known. Taking more can be useful: the trip can become stronger and you will have to wait longer for the effect.
RISKS:
- Nausea.
- Coloured hallucinations.
- Anxiety.
- Confusion.
- Suspiciousness.
- Inability to distinguish reality from trip.
- Psychosis.
CURIOUS ABOUT A DRUG / SETTING?
Let us know which drug you want us to try and in what kind of setting, by commenting in the comment section below.
DRUGSLAB PLAYLIST:
Spotify: bit.ly/drugslabspotify
Apple Music: bit.ly/drugslabapplemusic
INSTAGRAM:
instagram.com/drugslab_bnnvara
OUR HOSTS:
Nellie Benner: instagram.com/nelliebenner
Bastiaan Rosman: instagram.com/bashiaanrosman
Dzifa Kusenuh: instagram.com/wizkhadzifa
ABOUT DRUGSLAB:
Drugslab is an educational YouTube channel about drugs, funded by the Dutch government. On this YouTube channel we Nellie Benner, Bastiaan Rosman and Dzifa Kusenuh will take in the drugs you want us to try. We do this in the name of science so we can show you what the effect of drugs are on the human body. You can suggest any type of drug by commenting in the comment section below the videos. Besides our weekly experiment, we provide you of safe methods of use, safe doses, the effects, the risks and very useful do's and don'ts when high on drugs. Given by experienced epicureans. Light it up people, in the name of science. Peace!
ABOUT BNNVARA:
BNNVARA is a Dutch public broadcasting association. It’s the broadcasting association that stands for freedom, curiosity and a social environment. BNNVARA produces entertainment and informative television programs, radio programs and feature films. Some of BNNVARA’s programming has dealt controversial issues such as the shortage of organ donors, drugs and sex.
WARNING:
The following show serves an educational purpose in relation to the use of drugs and the effects of using drugs. It is explicitly not the intention to encourage people to use drugs. The acts seen in this show are performed either by professionals or under the supervision of professionals. Accordingly, BNNVARA and the producers must insist that no one attempt to recreate or re-enact any activity performed on this show and BNNVARA will not be liable for any material and/or immaterial damage if people do so!
More info about drugs:
erowid.org
This episode Nellie Benner drinks San Pedro made from the San Pedro cactus. She ends up in an emotional rollercoaster and runs into her innocent self.
USE:
San Pedro can be used in different ways. Traditionally the pieces are cooked for a long time with some added herbs. When consuming the cactus in dried form it is important to chew slowly until the pieces turn into a fine pulp to prevent stomach problems. It is also possible to make tea out of the cactus: boil the pieces for two to three hours on a low heat and add fruit juice or honey. The taste can be really foul, so keep in mind that the person drinking it can simply not swallow the tea. Make sure not to eat anything six hours before use.
DOSE:
For a cactus with an average length of 15-20 cm and an average diameter of 3.5 cm one to one and a half cactus is enough for a light to average trip. Two to two and a half cactus will deliver a strong trip. The amount of active substance (mescaline) in the San Pedro cactus can vary enormously per cactus, so it is difficult to determine the right dosage. Therefor start with taking half of the prepared portion and wait an hour until the effects are known. Taking more can be useful: the trip can become stronger and you will have to wait longer for the effect.
RISKS:
- Nausea.
- Coloured hallucinations.
- Anxiety.
- Confusion.
- Suspiciousness.
- Inability to distinguish reality from trip.
- Psychosis.
CURIOUS ABOUT A DRUG / SETTING?
Let us know which drug you want us to try and in what kind of setting, by commenting in the comment section below.
DRUGSLAB PLAYLIST:
Spotify: bit.ly/drugslabspotify
Apple Music: bit.ly/drugslabapplemusic
INSTAGRAM:
instagram.com/drugslab_bnnvara
OUR HOSTS:
Nellie Benner: instagram.com/nelliebenner
Bastiaan Rosman: instagram.com/bashiaanrosman
Dzifa Kusenuh: instagram.com/wizkhadzifa
ABOUT DRUGSLAB:
Drugslab is an educational YouTube channel about drugs, funded by the Dutch government. On this YouTube channel we Nellie Benner, Bastiaan Rosman and Dzifa Kusenuh will take in the drugs you want us to try. We do this in the name of science so we can show you what the effect of drugs are on the human body. You can suggest any type of drug by commenting in the comment section below the videos. Besides our weekly experiment, we provide you of safe methods of use, safe doses, the effects, the risks and very useful do's and don'ts when high on drugs. Given by experienced epicureans. Light it up people, in the name of science. Peace!
ABOUT BNNVARA:
BNNVARA is a Dutch public broadcasting association. It’s the broadcasting association that stands for freedom, curiosity and a social environment. BNNVARA produces entertainment and informative television programs, radio programs and feature films. Some of BNNVARA’s programming has dealt controversial issues such as the shortage of organ donors, drugs and sex.
WARNING:
The following show serves an educational purpose in relation to the use of drugs and the effects of using drugs. It is explicitly not the intention to encourage people to use drugs. The acts seen in this show are performed either by professionals or under the supervision of professionals. Accordingly, BNNVARA and the producers must insist that no one attempt to recreate or re-enact any activity performed on this show and BNNVARA will not be liable for any material and/or immaterial damage if people do so!
More info about drugs:
erowid.org
