Meaning & use
Psilocybin
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A naturally occurring psychedelic compound found in certain species of mushrooms, which the body converts into psilocin, causing altered perception and mood.
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Researchers are studying psilocybin as a possible treatment for severe depression.
Possession of psilocybin remains illegal in most countries despite growing clinical interest.
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First isolated in 1958 by chemist Albert Hofmann, psilocybin is the primary active compound in so-called 'magic mushrooms.'
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