Health
The 'magic mushroom' compound could replace depression medicine
A recent clinical trial assessed the safety of psilocybin - a hallucinogenic substance of 'magic mushrooms' - and found that it did not produce side effects.
Psilocybin
Browse ScienceInfo articles and explainers related to Psilocybin.
Topic archive
Articles about Psilocybin
7 published items.
Biology
Discover the mechanism of hallucinogenic fungal action on the brain
Active ingredient psilocybin in hallucinogenic mushrooms (also called
Biology
Mystical mushrooms bring spiritual feeling
An active substance in a hallucinogenic fungus can create sacred feelings that bring long-term positive effects. Active ingredients called psilocybin increase feelings o…
Medicine - Health
Strange effects of magic mushrooms on the human brain
Magic mushroom is an English term that refers to magic mushrooms, hallucinous mushrooms or magic mushrooms.
Medicine - Health
Miraculous mushrooms help treat depression in humans
Scientists found a hallucinogenic compound derived from miraculous fungi that has many therapeutic benefits for patients with depression.
Medicine - Health
Study hallucinogenic fungi to treat depression
Researchers say only a high dose of hallucinogenic fungus psilocybin can also change people's personality, making them more open, not just hours but even years.
Medicine - Health
Antidepressant from fungi
US scientists have discovered a hallucinogenic chemical in mushrooms that can help treat depression and anxiety.