It is derived from the Greek words ψυχή (psychḗ, “soul, mind”) and δηλείν (dēleín, “to manifest”), thus meaning “mind manifesting,” the implication being that psychedelics can develop unused potentials of the human mind.

Why do we say tripping balls?

According to the urban dictionary, ‘tripping balls’ means ‘being under the influence of a substance that is extremely altering your mental and/or spiritual state’. Its exact origins are unknown, but some say it was coined as a result of bouncy balls being used by LSD users to help them connect with reality.

Why is it called high as balls?

Etymology. The name may refer to the practice of serving drinks in tall glasses, on the dining cars of trains powered by steam locomotives, where the engine would get up to speed and the ball that showed boiler pressure was at its high level, known as “highballing”.