Psilocybe cyanescens mushrooms, which contain the active compound, psilocybin. Credit: Imperial College London / Thomas Angus Psilocybin, the active compound in magic mushrooms, may be at least as effective as…
Researchers identify brain areas suppressed by psilocybin, the active ingredient in magic mushrooms, suggesting it enhances vivid memory experiences. Credit: Imperial College London A recent study shows how psilocybin, the…
…participants with no recent (within 1 year) use of psilocybin were recruited. 60 individuals were randomly picked to receive either a 10mg or 25mg dose of psilocybin in a controlled…
…– where all participants received psilocybin; and a randomized control trial in more general depression that compared psilocybin with the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) escitalopram. All participants also received…
…boundlessness. Credit: Biological Psychiatry: Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuroimaging Psilocybin generates profound alterations both at the brain and the experiential level. The brain’s tendency to enter a hyperconnected-hyperarousal pattern under psilocybin…
…A Clear End The researchers then wondered whether PsiM could also convert psilocybin to aeruginascin by attaching a third methyl group. Aeruginascin is an analog of psilocybin, which occurs naturally…
…psilocybin-assisted therapy—which combines psilocybin with psychological support from trained therapists—to treat major depressive disorder. Additionally, ongoing research is looking into the use of psilocybin-assisted therapy for various other mental health…
Psilocybin enhances brain connectivity in depressed individuals, reducing rumination and self-focus. Psilocybin fosters greater connections between different regions of the brain in depressed people, freeing them up from long-held patterns…
…then at one, three, six, and 12 months following the second session; 24 participants completed both psilocybin sessions and all follow-up assessment visits. The researchers reported that psilocybin treatment in…
Psilocybin mushrooms Adults who have at some time in their life used psilocybin – a psychedelic substance produced by some types of mushrooms – are 30% less likely to have…
A study found that giving mice psilocybin led to an immediate and long-lasting increase in neuron connections. The psychedelic drug psilocybin, a naturally occurring compound found in some mushrooms, has…
Psilocybin is a naturally occurring psychedelic compound produced by more than 200 species of fungi, commonly known as “magic mushrooms.” When ingested, psilocybin is converted by the body into psilocin,…
…can lead to profound psychological transformations. These findings point towards potential uses of psilocybin in developing treatments for mental health disorders like depression. People who consume psilocybin-containing mushrooms — otherwise…
…Southern Denmark opens the door to the possibility of using psilocybin, the active compound in mushrooms with psychedelic properties, as a therapeutic tool through microdosing. Psilocybin has long been recognized…
Scientists found that psilocybin, a psychedelic being developed as an antidepressant, alters the emotional response of people listening to music. Scientists have found that the psychedelic drug psilocybin, in development…
…change in depression scores was significantly greater after treatment with psilocybin than with a comparator treatment, with an overall Hedge’s g of 1.64 indicating a large effect size favoring psilocybin….
…by emerging clinical research supporting the safety and efficacy of psilocybin in treating depression. Like psilocybin mushrooms, Amanita muscaria mushrooms have psychotropic effects. These include a feeling of weightlessness, visual…
…and consultants discuss current research findings to provide guidance to clinicians concerning the prospects for psilocybin treatment for their patients struggling with debilitating depression.” Understanding Psilocybin’s Effects on the Brain…