Mescaline of the genus "Echinopsis" are technically controlled substances under the Controlled Substances Act, they are commonly sold publicly as ornamental plants. In the United Kingdom, mescaline in purified powder form is a Class A drug. However, dried cactus can be bought and sold legally. Mescaline is considered a schedule 9 substance in Australia under the Poisons Standard (October 2015). A schedule 9 substance is classified as "Substances with a high potential for causing harm at low exposure and which require special precautions during manufacture, handling or use. These poisons should be available only to specialised or authorised users who have
Merrilactone A disease and Parkinson's disease. Merrilactone A occurs naturally in "Illicium merrillianum", a plant indigenous to southern China and Myanmar. The genus "Illicium" belongs to the family "Illiciaceae" and is an evergreen shrub or tree. Approximately 40 species are disjunctively distributed in eastern North America, Mexico, the West Indies, and eastern Asia. The highest concentration of species is in northern Myanmar and southern China, where nearly 35 species have been described. The fruits of the "Illicium" species are distinctive star-shaped follicles that have a characteristic refreshing flavour. The fruits of "Illicium merrillianum" also have an aromatic odor, bland taste and cause