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Low-Dose Psilocybin Tested for Rare SUNHA Headaches

Low-Dose Psilocybin Tested for Rare SUNHA Headaches

Psilocybin mushrooms

What they found

In a small study, two participants saw a 50% reduction in daily SUNHA headache frequency with low-dose psilocybin.

In a small study, two participants saw a 50% reduction in daily SUNHA headache frequency with low-dose psilocybin.

The number

50% reduction in daily headache frequency

How solid is it?

Early human

Early human

Evidence ladder: Lab dish → Animal → Early human → Strong human. Reviews summarize earlier research.

At a glance

Latin name

Compound

psilocybin

psilocybin

Published in

ResearchGate

ResearchGate

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PSILOCYBIN & LEGISLATION

PSILOCYBIN & LEGISLATION

As it ran in Shroom Scan

Rare Headaches

Rare Headaches

A small study tested low-dose psilocybin with therapy for short-lasting unilateral neuralgiform headache attacks (SUNHA), a rare and painful condition. While two participants saw a 50% reduction in daily headache frequency, results were inconclusive due to the small sample size and intense effects of the treatment. Participants noted psychological insights, like reframing their pain, which may help manage chronic conditions.

A small study tested low-dose psilocybin with therapy for short-lasting unilateral neuralgiform headache attacks (SUNHA), a rare and painful condition. While two participants saw a 50% reduction in daily headache frequency, results were inconclusive due to the small sample size and intense effects of the treatment. Participants noted psychological insights, like reframing their pain, which may help manage chronic conditions.

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