Compound Monograph
N,N-Dimethyltryptamine
DMT, a potent short-acting psychedelic tryptamine alkaloid and serotonin-receptor agonist found in many plants and in ayahuasca; orally inactive without an MAO inhibitor.
Classification
N,N-Dimethyltryptamine is one of the indole alkaloids, part of the alkaloids class. Nitrogen-containing, often bitter and physiologically potent compounds — the group behind many of the strongest plant medicines and poisons.
Where Does It Come From? (3)
N,N-Dimethyltryptamine is one of the indole alkaloids, found in Acacia, Butterfly Bush and Chacruna.