Psilocybin Mushrooms of the World: an identification guide. Paul Stamets.
Edinburgh Journal of Botany – April 26, 2010
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Summary
Precise biological identification reveals psilocybin, a potent hallucinogen, in 35 unique botanical species, significantly expanding our understanding of its natural distribution. This identification refines knowledge regarding traditional medicine sources. Current psychedelics and drug studies explore its chemical synthesis, achieving 92% purity in new alkaloid formulations. Such chemical synthesis and alkaloid work, alongside examining distinct molecular scaffolds like those for phenothiazines and benzothiazines, advances drug development beyond simple botany.
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