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Review of Psychoactive Compounds Across 200+ Psilocybe Species

Review of Psychoactive Compounds Across 200+ Psilocybe Species

Psilocybin mushrooms

What they found

A review of over 200 Psilocybe species covers psilocybin, psilocin, baeocystin and norbaeocystin and their potential uses.

A review of over 200 Psilocybe species covers psilocybin, psilocin, baeocystin and norbaeocystin and their potential uses.

The number

over 200 species

How solid is it?

Review

Review

Narrative review

Narrative review

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

At a glance

Latin name

Psilocybe

Psilocybe

Compound

psilocybin, psilocin, baeocystin, norbaeocystin

psilocybin, psilocin, baeocystin, norbaeocystin

Published in

Current Microbiology

Current Microbiology

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Section

PSILOCYBIN & LEGISLATION

PSILOCYBIN & LEGISLATION

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Neuroactive Mix

Neuroactive Mix

Psilocybe mushrooms produce a range of psychoactive compounds (psilocybin, psilocin, baeocystin, and norbaeocystin), each with distinct effects. This review covers over 200 species, revealing genetic variations, alternative synthesis pathways, and potential applications for depression, PTSD, addiction, and cluster headaches. Some lesser-known compounds may offer unique therapeutic benefits beyond psilocybin alone.

Psilocybe mushrooms produce a range of psychoactive compounds (psilocybin, psilocin, baeocystin, and norbaeocystin), each with distinct effects. This review covers over 200 species, revealing genetic variations, alternative synthesis pathways, and potential applications for depression, PTSD, addiction, and cluster headaches. Some lesser-known compounds may offer unique therapeutic benefits beyond psilocybin alone.

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