The intoxication produced by several cacti of this species is followed by a deep sleep in which brilliant visuals are produced, during which time it is said a person can travel great distances.

Ariocarpus fissuratus : "It is a powerful teacher, and is considered by many to be more potent than even Peyote. Sacred to the Tarahumare, who value it for witchcraft, and the Huichols, who consider it evil and a source of permanent insanity."

Epithelantha micromersis : "Sacred to the Tarahumare and Huichols of Mexico as one of the false Peyotes. Believed to make the eyes so large that one can see sorcerers and to drive evil people insane. It is believed to prolong life and give speed and protection to runners."

kunde man ikke lave ekstrakt på nogle af de cactier i snakker om, og få noget rimeligt sjovt guf ud af det.