Manila, Dec. 11 -- The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) warred the public against proliferation of "Peyote" (Lophophora williamsii), a spineless cactus that contains "mescaline," a dangerous hallucinogenic substance.

PDEA Director General Undersecretary Isagani Nerez issued the advisory on Thursday following reports that Peyote cacti are commercially available on local online shopping platforms.

Mescaline is classified as a dangerous drug under Republic Act 9165 (Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002) and is listed as a controlled substance under the 1971 United Nations Single Convention on Psychotropic Substances.

It produces powerful hallucinogenic effects that can severely impair judgment and perception. Users may exper...