The Peyote Files (episode 2: Peyote Threats)

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3 жыл бұрын

This three-part web series joins Dr. Bia Labate on an eye-opening road trip through West Texas to meet Dr. Martin Terry, one of the world’s leading experts on Lophophora williamsii (peyote).
Episode 2: Returning from the desert to Alpine, Texas, Martin shows Bia the collection of peyote cacti he nurtures and studies in his fortified greenhouse-following strict DEA regulations-and explains the current threats to peyote populations (currently listed as "vulnerable" by the IUCN Red List), such as the destruction of peyote’s habitat and the pressures of overharvesting.
This series represents a testament to Martin’s tireless conservation efforts and a call to action to recognize and respect the right to exist of this extraordinary cactus, before it’s too late.
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The Peyote Files With Dr. Martin Terry
A documentary series co-directed by Bia Labate and Nicholas Spiers
Produced by the Chacruna Institute for Psychedelic Plant Medicines
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@CryptoTonight9393 2 жыл бұрын

A crested lophophora, that's amazing must be crazy rare.

@culbinator 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Thank you both for your work in the world

@julioegido4172 Жыл бұрын

En ese invernadero falta luz, además se nota en el crecimiento de las plantas y los injertos, menudo experto. Si los tratas así seguro que tardan mucho tiempo en desarrollarse.

@jacobdevecchio 3 жыл бұрын

So awesome! Thank you for sharing!

@markcollins434 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bia & Martin!

@yaddahaysmarmalite4059 6 ай бұрын

Where is this guy publishing his research?!

@GabyGee88 3 жыл бұрын

Wow. Help me understand how rather than asking Native Americans and Mexican Indigenous communities who have worked and developed a DEEP relationship with this Master Plant Teacher on a continuous basis for hundreds and thousands of years, you ask a person who does not value it as such? He has not worked with this plant extensively, he is not Native American, he cannot and should not be a voice for this medicine if he does not truly understand everything about this plant, which he absolutely does not. Sure, he brings value in his efforts to preserve the plant and encourages its cultivation and better harvesting. You had an amazing opportunity to elevate this Master Plant and its medicinal and life altering values and likewise the beauty of Indigenous communities and their ceremonies with this plant. This is yet another example of colonial thinking and suppression of Indigenous knowledge and communities.

@akbk2505 2 жыл бұрын

I think it's you that is making this an issue of colonialism. Even though peyote and other psychedelic plants were traditionally used by indigenous/native tribes, this doesn't mean that they would hold a unique right to work with it, study it or talk about it. The plants did not intend to be there for them. In episode 3 he mentions very clear that he wants to see this species preserved from human overharvesting which may drive it towards extinction. In the face of that I see it adviced to thank him for raising awareness and the effort in the conservation of the cactus. All the native wisdom doesn't help when the material side of the spiritual tradition and experience just breaks away.

@uberkloden 2 жыл бұрын

@@akbk2505 Are you indigenous? Do you have relationship with indigenous? Do you attend indigenous ceremonies of any kind. If the answer is no to all three, your opinion, is just an opinion, without merit.

@earth_heart_aether 4 ай бұрын

@@uberkloden not all native indigenous people's believe sacred medicine is specifically for them and no one else. In fact a large (and growing) number believe that ALL of humanity would benefit from the use of peyote and other plant medicine. Yes the knowledge of such is/was held and passed down by natives and they deserve the utmost respect for doing so, I have spoken with many natives, and live in a native (Osage/Cherokee) community , and can tell you first hand it's all about approach and respect and paying reverence to those who paved the way for sacramental plant medicine. If those things are not done then NO they have no business partaking in any ritual or ceremonies. Truly hope you understand what I am saying, have a blessed day. May you draw closer to Great spirit, Father sky , and Mother earth.

@solomike331 3 жыл бұрын

Bravo por las horas y horas de revisión y edición para lograr esto

@andersnrregren9087 Жыл бұрын

Maybe not film his code on the code lock next time

@jamesendo-endorealestategr2745 2 жыл бұрын

I see this plant promoted in USA all the time but it is still illegal to buy, grow or eat except for members of the Native American Church, is that right?

@roycepeniston5012 2 жыл бұрын

The natives are keeping it that way so it remains exclusive. Probably a supply and demand thing. But if it was legal then altman plants can have those on grafts at home depot right alongside the colorful hibotans.

@uberkloden 2 жыл бұрын

@@roycepeniston5012 The reason natives have exclusive right to possess, use peyote, is it is a traditional medicine, ceremonial medicine. Peyote is not for getting high, nor to have an enlightening experience. That is why it remains for Indians only.