For centuries, “magic mushrooms,” or Psilocybe fungi, have captivated cultures, particularly in Mesoamerica, where their profound significance is well-documented. Fast forward to the psychedelic era of the 60s and 70s, these mystical organisms have now emerged as...
Since the 1970s, the federal government has listed the active ingredients in mushrooms—psilocybin and psilocin—as illegal and having no accepted medical use.However, in recent years, medical professionals have found that these substances are safe and effective for...
Microdosing refers to the practice of regularly using small amounts of psychedelic substances that do not impair cognitive function. Evidence from mostly small observational studies suggests that microdosing psilocybin, the psychoactive ingredient in magic mushrooms,...
A new study by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) will attempt to harness the antidepressant power of psilocybin magic mushrooms, but without the psychedelic experience. Psilocybin is the hallucinogenic chemical compound in “magic”...
Not to spook you, but zombie fungus is real. Cordyceps, an orangey tendriled fungus, can indeed infect and control the bodies of certain bugs like ants, spiders, and millipedes, among others, effectively turning them into zombies. But it can’t do that to humans, and...
Source: https://www.youtube.com/@CBCTheNational The above video explores the growing trend of microdosing psychedelics, particularly magic mushrooms containing psilocybin. The central question revolves around the safety and efficacy of microdosing and whether it holds...
