Psilocybin Conspectus: Status, Production Methods, and Considerations
International journal of medicinal mushrooms November 23, 2021 Lauren Plotnik, Grace Gibbs, Thomas Graham 9 citations
Psilocybin, a psychoactive alkaloid found in about 200 mushroom species, is being increasingly studied for treating mental illness. Growing demand and advancing clinical trials require reliable methods to produce a quality pharmaceutical product. This review describes current production approaches, including the main synthetic method and biosynthetic alternatives, along with emerging techniques. It also discusses the rapidly evolving psilocybin industry in the 21st century.