Analysis of Aeruginascin in Fruit Bodies of the Mushroom Inocybe aeruginascens
International Journal of Crude Drug Research January 1, 1989 DOI: 10.3109/13880208909053954 via OpenAlex
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractAnalysis of ten fruit bodies of the mushroom Inocybe aeruginascens found that its content of the indole derivative aeruginascin was comparable to the amounts of psilocybin or baeocystin. The levels of psilocybin, baeocystin, and aeruginascin were correlated. Aeruginascin appears to alter the pharmacological effects of psilocybin, consistently producing a euphoric mood when the mushrooms are ingested.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Chemical analysis Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Sample size | 10 |
| Population | Fruit bodies of Inocybe aeruginascens |
| Topics | Psilocybin |
| Keywords | Agaricales Hallucinogen Mushroom Ingestion |
| Citations | 27 |
| Key finding | Aeruginascin content in Inocybe aeruginascens is comparable to psilocybin and baeocystin, and it appears to modify psilocybin's action to produce a euphoric mood. |
Abstract
Analysis of ten fruit bodies of Inocybe aeruginascens Babos revealed a content of the indole derivative aeruginascin which was in the same order of magnitude as the amounts of psilocybin or baeocystin. There was a correlation between the content of psilocybin, baeocystin and aeruginascin. Aeruginascin seems to modify the pharmacological action of psilocybin to give an always euphoric mood during ingestion of the mushrooms.