Psilocybe cubensis

but when does psilocybin get to show its potential once and for all? To begin with, psilocybin is found in all species belonging to the genus Psilocybe (117 species), primarily found in these plant organisms. The name Psilocybe is derived from the Greek roots “psilos” (bare) and “kube” (head), translating into a New Latin term…

belonging to the genus Psilocybe (117 species), primarily found in these plant organisms. The name Psilocybe is derived from the Greek roots psilos (bare) and kube (head), translating into a New Latin term “psilocybe” (bare head), which can be explained by its very common and distinctive appearance (Azarius n.d.). If not, it will belong in the genera Gymnopilus (13 species), Panaeolus (7 species), Copelandia (12 species), Hypholoma (6 species), Pluteus (6 species), Inocybe (6 species), Conocybe…

Origin of LSD and Psilocybin: Home Sweet Home Both these psychological drugs do not come in handy packages, all gift-wrapped and perfectly ready for the user to high on. Whether it is psilocybin being nicknamed “magic mushroom” or LSD in its natural pure state, it is not the organism itself, but a component that is found inside it and constantly produced as a “weapon” to fend off any predators, mainly herbivores and omnivores (obviously), those that do try to eat it. For psilocybin, they can…

Psilocybin is a chemical compound found naturally occurring within psilocybin containing mushrooms, such as the psilocybe cubensis and psilocybe semilanceata fungi. This compound has been consumed for thousands of years and has had a major impact on numerous societies. The history of psilocybin use dates back to at most 11,000 years ago by North African indigenous cultures. There has also been evidence of mushroom use within Mayan and Aztec ruins. Modern western mushroom use began in the…

There are more than 180 types of hallucinogenic mushrooms or magic mushrooms in the world. They grow pretty much eveywhere, you can find more varieties in subtropical and humid areas. You can even easily grow them at home. They contain two drug substances psilocin and psilocybin these produce a psychedelic experience as would LSD. Golden cap or psilocybe cubensis, Mexican mushroom is one of the biggest hallucinogenic mushrooms. You can identify it by its reddish-brown cap, white or yellowish…