Worldwide, there are plants known as psychoactive plants that naturally contain psychedelic active components. They have a high concentration of neuroprotective substances that can interact with the nervous system to produce psychedelic effects. Despite these plants' hazardous potential, recreational use of them is on the rise because of their psychoactive properties. Early neuroscience studies relied heavily on psychoactive plants and plant natural products (NPs), and both recreational and hazardous NPs have contributed significantly to the understanding of almost all neurotransmitter systems. Worldwide, there are many plants that contain psychoactive properties, and people have been using them for ages. Psychoactive plant compounds may significantly alter how people perceive the world.
1. J Asian Nat Prod Res. 2008 Jan-Feb;10(1-2):105-9. doi: 10.1080/10286020600882452. A new indole alkaloid from Arundo donax L. Jia AL(1), Ding XQ, Chen DL, Chao ZZ, Liu ZY, Chao RB. Author information: (1)West China School of Pharmacy, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China. A new indole alkaloid, named donasine, has been isolated from the rhizomes of Arundo donax L. Its structure was determined by X-ray crystallographic analysis and spectral methods. The primary pharmacological test showed that the compound has an action of reducing fever. DOI: 10.1080/10286020600882452 PMID: 18253877 [Indexed for MEDLINE]