Psilocybe - Wikipedia
Psilocybe (/ ˌ s aɪ l oʊ ˈ s aɪ b i / SY-loh-SY-bee) [2] is a genus of gilled mushrooms, growing worldwide, in the family Hymenogastraceae. Many species contain the psychedelic compounds psilocybin and psilocin.
Psilocybin mushroom - Wikipedia
Psilocybe semilanceata. Psilocybin mushrooms, commonly known as magic mushrooms, [1] shrooms, or broadly as hallucinogenic mushrooms, are a polyphyletic informal group of fungi that contain psilocybin, which turns into psilocin upon ingestion.
Psilocybin and magic mushrooms: Effects and risks
2023年10月31日 · Psilocybin is a hallucinogenic chemical in certain mushrooms known as magic mushrooms. Eating mushrooms that contain psilocybin can have a variety of effects, ranging from euphoria to hallucinations.
Psilocybin - Wikipedia
Psilocybe species commonly found in the tropics include P. cubensis and P. subcubensis. P. semilanceata —considered by Guzmán to be the world's most widely distributed psilocybin mushroom [ 166 ] —is found in Europe, North America, Asia, South America, Australia and New Zealand, but is entirely absent from Mexico. [ 164 ]
Psilocybin mushroom | Description, Species, Uses ...
psilocybin mushroom, any of several species of hallucinogenic fungi found across a number of genera, especially Psilocybe mexicana and P. cubensis. Often called “magic mushrooms,” psilocybin mushrooms produce two primary psychoactive compounds, psilocybin and psilocin, which are responsible for their mind-altering effects.
Psilocybin (Magic Mushrooms) | National Institute on Drug Abuse
2024年1月24日 · Psilocybin is a chemical in certain types of mushrooms that grow on nearly every continent. The mushrooms have a long history of use in traditional ceremonies. Some people use them recreationally or to try to improve their mental health, although researchers still have much to learn about psilocybin’s potential uses as a medicine.
Psilocybin (Magic Mushrooms): Risks & Effects - Verywell Mind
2023年8月8日 · While psilocybe mushrooms are often sought out for a peaceful high, shrooms have been reported to induce anxiety, frightening hallucinations, paranoia, and confusion in some. Hospital admissions related to the use of magic mushrooms are often connected to what is known colloquially as a "bad trip."