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Martha Allitt traces the history of mescal bean cults among Native American groups in the Southwest, examining their use in purification, war rituals, and initiation ceremonies, and how they likely paved the way for peyote's later spread before largely fading from use today.

High ventilation breathwork can induce psychedelic-like altered states, including mystical experiences and emotional breakthroughs, with emerging research suggesting meaningful psychological benefits.