5-MeO-DMT
CompoundPotent psychedelic tryptamine known as the 'God Molecule' for its intense mystical effects.
Example: The company with the strongest clinical data on it, GH Research, holds almost no patents on the compound — see the twist in who actually owns this one.
What is 5-MeO-DMT?
A potent psychedelic tryptamine, naturally occurring in some plants and in the venom of the Sonoran Desert toad (bufo); nicknamed the "God Molecule" for how intense and mystical its effects are reported to be.
Is 5-MeO-DMT legal?
Federally Schedule I in the US, like other classic psychedelics; legal status elsewhere varies — see our legal-status directory.
What is 5-MeO-DMT being studied for?
GH Research's synthetic, inhaled formulation has the strongest clinical data — Phase 2b results for treatment-resistant depression, plus a small open-label postpartum depression trial. See the twist in who actually owns the compound.
How long do 5-MeO-DMT's effects last?
Much shorter-acting than classic psychedelics like LSD or psilocybin — peak effects are commonly described as lasting 15 to 30 minutes, though integration can take considerably longer.