Occurrence of psilocybin and psilocin in Psilocybe pseudobullacea (Petch) Pegler from the Venezuelan Andes
Vicente Marcano, Antonio Morales Méndez, Francesco Castellano, Franklin J. Salazar, L. Martínez
Journal of Ethnopharmacology July 1, 1994 DOI: 10.1016/0378-8741(94)90013-2 via OpenAlex
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractTwo Psilocybe mushroom species from the Venezuelan Andes, P. montana and P. pseudobullacea, were analyzed for the hallucinogens psilocybin and psilocin using thin-layer chromatography and UV spectroscopy. Psilocybin and psilocin were detected in P. pseudobullacea, while P. montana contained neither compound.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Observational study Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Population | Two Psilocybe mushroom species (P. montana and P. pseudobullacea) from the Venezuelan Andes |
| Topics | Psilocybin |
| Keywords | Hallucinogen Chemistry |
| Citations | 18 |
| Key finding | Psilocybin and psilocin were found in P. pseudobullacea but not in P. montana. |
Abstract
Using thin-layer chromatographic and spectroscopic (UV) methods two Psilocybe species from the Venezuelan Andes were analysed for the hallucinogens psilocybin and psilocin. These species are: P. montana (Pers. ex Fr.) Kumm and P. pseudobullacea (Petch) Pegler. Both hallucinogens were found in P. pseudobullacea, while P. montana was found to be exempt of these compounds.