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Psilocybin Supports Brain Healing After Head Injury

Psilocybin Supports Brain Healing After Head Injury

Psilocybin mushrooms

What they found

Psilocybin reduced brain swelling, boosted neuroplasticity and improved brain cell survival, suggesting use for head injuries.

Psilocybin reduced brain swelling, boosted neuroplasticity and improved brain cell survival, suggesting use for head injuries.

How solid is it?

Unclear

Unclear

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

At a glance

Latin name

Compound

psilocybin

psilocybin

Published in

bioRxiv

bioRxiv

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PSILOCYBIN & LEGISLATION

PSILOCYBIN & LEGISLATION

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Brain Healing

Brain Healing

Psilocybin improved brain function by reducing swelling, boosting neuroplasticity, and enhancing brain cell survival—showing promise for treating head injuries.

Psilocybin improved brain function by reducing swelling, boosting neuroplasticity, and enhancing brain cell survival—showing promise for treating head injuries.

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