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Plants, 2020 Psilocybin-containing mushrooms, commonly known as magic mushrooms, have been used since ancient and recent times for depression and to improve quality of life. However, their anti-inflammatory properties are not known.
Sanah M. Nkadimeng +3 more
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PLoS ONE, 2022 ObjectivesPeople with bipolar disorder (BD) spend more time depressed than manic/hypomanic, and depression is associated with greater impairments in psychosocial functioning and quality of life than mania/hypomania. Emerging evidence suggests psilocybin,
Meghan DellaCrosse +6 more
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The effect of particular active substances of hallucinogenic mushrooms [PDF]
, 2014 This mini review presents the influence of psilocybin, psilocin, ibotenic acid and muscimol on the nervous system. Also the effects of the above mentioned substances on emotion and mental health of people are discussed.Grzyby halucynogenne są spożywane ...
Wieczorek, Marek
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Unexpected Detection of Psilocybin in a 100 mg Tramadol Tablet: A Forensic Case Report [PDF]
Asia Pacific Journal of Medical ToxicologyBackground: Tramadol is a synthetic opioid analgesic prescribed for moderate pain. Psilocybin (4-phosphoryloxy-N,N-dimethyltryptamine) is a naturally occurring psychoactive compound found in certain mushrooms, often referred to as "magic mushrooms" and ...
Amin Reihani, Fatemeh Shaki
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Acute psilocybin increased cortical activities in rats
Frontiers in Neuroscience, 2023 Psilocybin, a naturally occurring hallucinogenic component of magic mushrooms, has significant psychoactive effects in both humans and rodents. But the underlying mechanisms are not fully understood.
Junhong Liu +8 more
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Magic mushroom extracts in lipid membranes
Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - Biomembranes, 2022 The active hallucinogen of magic mushrooms, psilocin, is being repurposed to treat nicotine addiction and treatment-resistant depression. Psilocin belongs to the tryptamine class of psychedelic compounds which include the hormone serotonin. It is believed that psilocin exerts its effect by binding to the serotonin 5-HT2A receptor.
Nguyen, Teresa Quynh Tram +3 more
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Individual and Environmental Factors Associated with Tobacco Smoking, Alcohol Abuse and Illegal Drug Consumption in University Students: A Mediating Analysis [PDF]
, 2020 [Abstract] Substance abuse is a major and prevalent public health concern among university students. Tobacco smoking, risky alcohol behavior, and illegal drug consumption may lead to health problems and behavioral and academic issues. Several individual
Cruz Valiño, José Manuel +6 more
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A „Magic Mushroom“ Multi‐Product Sesquiterpene Synthase
ChemBioChem, 2023 AbstractPsilocybe “magic mushrooms” are chemically well understood for their psychotropic tryptamines. However, the diversity of their other specialized metabolites, in particular terpenoids, has largely remained an open question. Yet, knowledge on the natural product background is critical to understand if other compounds modulate the psychotropic ...
Eike Schäfer +9 more
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New Paradigms of Old Psychedelics in Schizophrenia
Pharmaceuticals, 2022 Psychedelics such as lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), psilocybin (magic mushrooms), and mescaline exhibit intense effects on the human brain and behaviour.
Danish Mahmood +5 more
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Journal of Inflammation Research, 2021 Sanah Malomile Nkadimeng,1 Christiaan ML Steinmann,2 Jacobus N Eloff1 1Phytomedicine Programme, Paraclinical Sciences Department, University of Pretoria, Onderstepoort, Pretoria, Gauteng, 0110, South Africa; 2Physiology Department, Sefako Makgatho Health
Nkadimeng SM, Steinmann CM, Eloff JN
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