Bufotenin: A Weaker Hallucinogenic Relative of DMT

Bufotenin, a weaker hallucinogen, is chemically similar to DMT and sourced from toads, trees, and fishes.

### Exploring Bufotenin: The Lesser-Known Psychedelic Compound
* 🧠 Chris discusses the similarities between bufotenin and dimethyltryptamine (DMT), highlighting bufotenin's chemical structure as **5-hydroxy dimethyltryptamine**.
* 🔬 Bufotenin retains the DMT structure but adds a **hydroxyl group to the five-carbon position**, distinguishing it from serotonin.
* 🌌 While bufotenin has weaker hallucinogenic properties than DMT, it still possesses some **psychedelic effects**.
* 🐸 The molecule can be sourced from various natural entities, including toads, trees, and fishes, although reports of **psychedelic experiences from "licking a toad"** are rare.
* 🌳 The discussion includes the distinction between poison and venom in the context of toads, noting that **further research is needed to clarify this aspect**.
* 💉 Like DMT, bufotenin requires **injection or inhalation** due to **extensive first-pass metabolism**, limiting its use as a psychedelic.
* 🔍 Chris emphasizes bufotenin's **minor role** in the psychedelic landscape, yet its chemical similarity to **DMT and serotonin** makes it an **interesting topic of discussion**.

Psychedelics (Serotenergic Agents: Bufotenin)

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Bufotenin, or 5-hydroxy dimethyltryptamine, is structurally similar to DMT, with the only difference being the addition of a hydroxyl group on the five-carbon.

This molecule has weaker hallucinogenic properties than DMT but still possesses some psychedelic effects.

Bufotenin can be sourced from toads, trees, and fishes, although reports of psychedelic experiences from toad licking are rare.

The toad's venom delivery mechanism is unclear, as frogs typically excrete poison without injecting it.

The toad's venom is not as hallucinogenic as DMT, but both substances require injection or inhalation for effectiveness due to first-pass metabolism.

The toad's venom and its properties are still a subject of research and debate.

The Chemical Similarity of DMT and Serotonin

DMT and serotonin are chemically similar, making the discussion about their relationship quick and easy.

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