Aromatic amino acid, the immediate biosynthetic precursor to dopamine. Crosses the blood–brain barrier (unlike dopamine itself) and is the cornerstone treatment for Parkinson’s disease. Mucuna pruriens seeds are an exceptionally rich natural source.
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The pharmacological targets through which this compound exerts its effects.
Living organisms in which this compound is naturally found.
Naturally occurring phenethylamine of Ephedra. Indirect sympathomimetic — releases norepinephrine and directly agonizes adrenergic receptors, producing stimulation, bronchodilation, and appetite suppression.
One of the longest-known psychedelics in the Western world. Phenethylamine that produces rich, long-lasting visual and empathogenic effects.
Tetrahydroisoquinoline alkaloid most abundant in Lophophora diffusa ("false peyote"), distinct from mescaline. Produces sedation rather than the classic mescaline visionary state, and was historically isolated as a candidate hypnotic.
