Historical Perspectives and Pharmacodynamic Actions of the Magic Mushroom (Psilocybin) for Future Global Healthcare
Trends in Medical Research June 28, 2024 Bennett Lange, Luke Morgan, Christopher Mattox et al.
Psilocybin, the psychedelic compound in magic mushrooms, is converted in the liver to psilocin, which acts as a 5-HT2A agonist and affects multiple human organ systems including the central nervous, cardiovascular, digestive, and immune systems. This review examines the historical, current, and future uses of magic mushrooms in healthcare, covering nutraceutical, prophylactic, and therapeutic pathways, as well as toxicological effects on these organ systems and their danger levels.