Psilocybin-Based Breakthroughs in Natural Medicine
Dunn Harmony, Freeman Judy, Michael John Dochniak
Case Reports and Reviews April 30, 2023 DOI: 10.33425/2693-1516.1021 via OpenAlex
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractA mushroom-based compound, psilocybin, can biochemically alter perception and affect mental anguish. Medical research shows it activates the brain, engendering new cognition and awareness. Although its usage dates to ancient times, contemporary medical usefulness is still in its infancy. This review discusses a potential breakthrough in natural medicine: psilocybin-based therapy may be a life-changing experience bringing hope to many suffering from mental anguish based on emotional and physical pain.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Review Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Topics | Psilocybin |
| Keywords | Anguish Hallucinogen Perception Natural archaeology |
| Key finding | Psilocybin-based therapy may be a life-changing experience bringing hope to many suffering from mental anguish based on emotional and physical pain. |
Abstract
Nature created a mushroom-based compound known as psilocybin that can biochemically alter perception and affect mental anguish. Medical research shows that psilocybin activates the brain, engendering new cognition and awareness. Although psilocybin usage dates to ancient times, its contemporary medical usefulness is still in its infancy. This review discusses a potential breakthrough in natural medicine; psilocybin-based therapy may be a life-changing experience bringing hope to many suffering from mental anguish based on emotional and physical pain