Detection of Psilocybin and Psilocin in Norwegian Species ofPluteusandConocybe
Anders Christiansen, Knut Rasmussen, Klaus Høiland
Planta Medica August 1, 1984 DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-969726 via OpenAlex
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractA screening of Norwegian mushrooms for hallucinogenic indole alkaloids used HPLC with ultraviolet, fluorescence, and electrochemical detection. Psilocybin and psilocin were found in two species: Pluteus salicinus and Conocybe cyanopus. Dried Pluteus salicinus contained 0.35% psilocybin and 0.011% psilocin; dried Conocybe cyanopus contained 0.33-0.55% psilocybin and 0.004-0.007% psilocin.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Screening study Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Population | Norwegian mushrooms of the species Pluteus salicinus and Conocybe cyanopus |
| Topics | Psilocybin |
| Keywords | Hallucinogen Chemistry |
| Citations | 13 |
| Key finding | Psilocybin and psilocin were detected in Pluteus salicinus and Conocybe cyanopus, with quantified concentrations in dried material. |
Abstract
A screening of Norwegian mushrooms for the presence of hallucinogenic indole alkaloids was carried out using HPLC with ultraviolet, fluorescence and electrochemical detection. The analysis revealed psilocybin and psilocin in two mushroom species: PLUTEUS SALICINUS and CONOCYBE CYANOPUS. The content of psilocybin and psilocin in dried material of PLUTEUS SALICINUS was determined to be 0.35% and 0.011%, respectively, and dried samples of CONOCYBE CYANOPUS were found to contain 0.33-0.55% psilocybin and 0.004-0.007% psilocin.