Usos recreativos, medicinales y etnobotánicos de hongos alucinógenos: una revisión
Multidisciplinary Collaborative Journal July 1, 2026 Érika A. Chillogallo–torres, Marcos D. Calle‐morán, Karen P. Cando–andrade et al.
Hallucinogenic mushrooms have been used for centuries across cultures, from Japan's 11th-century consumption of Panaeolus papilionaceus to modern recreational use of Psilocybe aztecorum in Mexico. In the United States, variability in psilocybin and psilocin levels affects recreational experiences, and Amanita muscaria is used despite risks. Psilocybin shows benefits for obsessive-compulsive disorder, depression, addictions, and has anti-inflammatory effects. Ritual use in Mexico, Guatemala, Peru, Asia, and elsewhere underscores historical and cultural significance. These findings highlight both cultural and recreational value and potential for new psychological and pharmacological medical applications.