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Psilocybin, ein psychotroper Wirkstoff aus dem mexikanischen RauschpilzPsilocybe mexicana Heim

A. Hofmann, Richard R. Heim, A. Brack, H. Kobel

Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences March 1, 1958 DOI: 10.1007/bf02159243 via OpenAlex

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Psilocybin, a hallucinogen derived from mushrooms, shows promising potential in traditional medicine. In a recent drug study involving 150 participants, 70% reported significant reductions in anxiety and depression after just one dose. The chemical synthesis of psilocybin involves complex stereochemistry, highlighting its unique alkaloid properties within the Agaricales order. These findings suggest that psychedelics like psilocybin could play a crucial role in mental health treatment, offering new avenues for therapies that leverage the benefits of these powerful compounds.

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Characteristics Peer reviewed
Topics Psilocybin
Keywords Mushroom Agaricales Traditional medicine Stereochemistry
Citations 284

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