Fungal Species: Panaeolus cinctulus

Extensive Collection of Psychotropic Mushrooms with Determination of Their Tryptamine Alkaloids

Scientists analyzed 226 mushroom samples from about 30 psychotropic species to measure their psilocybin and related compound content. They found that the amounts of these compounds vary greatly, even within the same species, making it difficult to predict how strong a mushroom will be. The research shows that Psilocybe species generally contain the most psychoactive compounds, with some varieties containing over 15 times more psilocybin than others, highlighting safety concerns for users.

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Global species diversity and distribution of the psychedelic fungal genus Panaeolus

This study is a comprehensive catalog of 77 Panaeolus mushroom species worldwide, of which 20 are known to be hallucinogenic and contain psilocybin. Researchers found that these mushrooms are most commonly documented in Asia, South America, and Europe, but many regions have little to no research data. The review highlights significant gaps in our knowledge about where these species exist and which ones truly contain psychoactive compounds, information that is crucial as these fungi become legal in more countries for medical use.

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