PHARMACOLOGICALLY AND TOXICOLOGICALLY RELEVANT COMPONENTS OF Amanita muscaria
Military Medical Science Letters September 8, 2017 J. Patočka, Barbora Kočandrlová 14 citations
Amanita muscaria, the red fly agaric, has a history of use dating back to at least the 13th century, often associated with mysticism. Its main psychoactive compounds are ibotenic acid and muscimol, though other substances may contribute to its psychotropic effects. The mushroom also contains non-psychotropic compounds of interest for their chemical structure and biological activity. This article reviews current knowledge of the chemistry, pharmacology, and toxicology of the fungus.