Mystical mushrooms bring spiritual feeling

An active substance in a hallucinogenic fungus can create sacred feelings that bring long-term positive effects.

The hallucinogenic fungus (Photo: pravda Active ingredient called psilocybin increases feelings of well-being and satisfaction in life within 2 months after ingesting, scientists at the Johns Hopkins Institute of Medicine, USA, said. .

Psilocybin is a substance that affects the serotonin system in the brain, especially in the 5-HT2A receptor.

"Under certain conditions, with careful preparation, you will have a safe and reliable opportunity to experience a sense of mystery that can lead to positive changes in a human being , " Researcher headed Roland Griffiths said.

Professor Ian McGregor at the University of Sydney, Australia, said he was not surprised when the study confirmed the ability of psilocybin to create a spiritual state.

"Psilocybin and related hallucinogens have been used since ancient times in religious ceremonies and this study only reaffirms what everyone knows."

Active ingredient called psilocybin increases feelings of well-being and satisfaction in life (Photo: pravda But he also acknowledged that "the effect lasts for 2 months is really impressive".

However, the study also found that about one-third of volunteers experienced anxiety and fear after using psilocybin and McGregor that people with neurosis or schizophrenia should avoid this substance.

In the study described as unique in the scientific world, 36 volunteers were given either psilocybin or a synthetic drug. The participants were then asked to describe their experience after taking the drug and being followed for 2 months.

As a result, 22 participants described the effect of psilocybin in accordance with the standard of a mysterious spiritual feeling, compared to only four people after taking synthetic drugs.

One-third of this evaluation is of prime spiritual importance in life and two-thirds rank it as top 5. Two months later, 79% of people increase their physical condition significantly.

Professor David Nichols of Purdue University, USA, thinks that psilocybin may promote neurological activity to create spiritual experiences like meditation, fasting or the moment near death.

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