Psilocybin

Psilocybin mushrooms, more commonly known as shrooms or magic mushrooms, are type of fungi that include psilocybin, a naturally-occurring psychedelic compound. There are over 180 species of psilocybin mushroom, including those that contain the psilocybin derivative, psilocin. These mushrooms can be cultivated or may be found growing naturally in portions of Europe, South American, Mexico and the United States. What is the psilocybin experience like? Psilocybin is broadly considered to be one of the safest psychedelics, especially at lower doses. Psilocybin mushrooms can be consumed fresh or dried. Sometimes they are brewed in a tea or combined with food, most commonly cacao or chocolate. The psilocybin experience can include intense visuals, heightened senses, altered perceptions, time distortions, and deep introspection. At high doses, ego-loss can occur. There is an emerging body of evidence that psilocybin may help with anxiety and depression, particularly in individuals facing terminal illness or wrestling with treatment-resistant depression. Multiple clinical studies are underway currently. (https://www.psychedelicexperience.net/c/psilocybin-magic-mushrooms/)