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Wherefore the Magic? The Evolutionary Role of Psilocybin in Nature [PDF]

Ecology and Evolution
Research into psychedelic compounds is in resurgence because of the exciting potential for their use in the treatment of psychiatric and mental health disorders. Despite this revival, remarkably little is known about their evolution.
K. J. Matthews Nicholass, I. Flis, M. E. Hanley, M. E. Knight, S. M. Lane, G. Littlejohn, M. D. F. Thom, R. A. Billington, R. Boden, R. Cummins, B. J. Green, C. Griffin, S. Jones, D. Salmon, I. Sleep, N. Smirnoff, J. S. Ellis   +16 more
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Novel Perspective of Medicinal Mushroom Cultivations: A Review Case for ‘Magic’ Mushrooms

Agronomy, 2022
Fruiting bodies, mycelia, or spores in the form of extracts or powder of various medicinal mushrooms are used to prevent, treat, or cure a range of ailments and balance a healthy diet.
Sarana Rose Sommano, Ratchuporn Suksathan, Thanarat Sombat, Pimjai Seehanam, Sasithorn Sirilun, Warintorn Ruksiriwanich, Sutee Wangtueai, Noppol Leksawasdi   +7 more
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Current situation regarding psychedelics and magic mushroom in Korea [PDF]

European Psychiatry
Introduction Recently, the pros and cons have been debating in Korea even before the approval of use of medical marijuana with very strict limitations. And the next controversial topic is psychedelics.
J. S. Seo
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Development of a PBPK model of psilocybin/psilocin from Psilocybe cubensis (magic mushroom) in mice, rats, and humans [PDF]

Scientific Reports
Psilocybin is an active alkaloid found in magic mushrooms (Psilocybe cubensis). It is classified as a Class I Psychoactive Substance due to its psychoactive properties.
Nilubon Thaoboonruang, Ornrat Lohitnavy, Kimheang Ya, Manupat Lohitnavy   +3 more
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Is There More to Magic Mushrooms than Psilocybin? [PDF]

ACS Central Science
Mara Johnson-Groh
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Magic mushrooms for depression? [PDF]

BJPsych International, 2016
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Magic Mushrooms? White-Rot Fungal Degradation of Psychoactive Pharmaceuticals in Biosolids [PDF]

ACS Environmental Au
Kate Burgener, Carsten Prasse
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An Overview on the Taxonomy, Phylogenetics and Ecology of the Psychedelic Genera Psilocybe, Panaeolus, Pluteus and Gymnopilus

Frontiers in Forests and Global Change, 2022
Psilocybin and psilocin, two psychoactive components found in “magic mushrooms,” have therapeutic potential in a number of mental health disorders without the addictiveness and overdose risks found in other mind-altering drugs, such as cocaine ...
Dominique Strauss, Soumya Ghosh, Zurika Murray, Marieka Gryzenhout   +3 more
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Psilocybin for Treating Psychiatric Disorders: A Psychonaut Legend or a Promising Therapeutic Perspective?

Journal of Xenobiotics, 2022
Psychedelics extracted from plants have been used in religious, spiritual, and mystic practices for millennia. In 1957, Dr. Hofmann identified and synthesized the prodrug psilocybin, a substance present in more than 200 species of psychedelic mushrooms ...
Maurizio Coppola, Francesco Bevione, Raffaella Mondola   +2 more
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Indole Alkaloids from Psychoactive Mushrooms: Chemical and Pharmacological Potential as Psychotherapeutic Agents

Biomedicines, 2023
Neuropsychiatric diseases such as depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress represent a substantial long-term challenge for the global health systems because of their rising prevalence, uncertain neuropathology, and lack of effective pharmacological
Erika Plazas, Nicoletta Faraone
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