Psilocybin in FinnishPsilocybe semilanceata
J. Jokiranta, S. Mustola, E. Ohenoja, M.m. Airaksinen
Planta Medica June 1, 1984 DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-969703 via OpenAlex
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractThe hallucinogenic mushroom Psilocybe semilanceata, widely distributed in Finland, contains high levels of psilocybin, ranging from 0.62% to 2.37% of dry weight, with a mean of 1.42%. Some samples also contain low concentrations of psilocin, between 0.01% and 0.02% of dry weight. These findings, determined by HPLC analysis of samples from different parts of Finland, provide quantitative data on the psychoactive alkaloid content of this species.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Observational study Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Population | Psilocybe semilanceata mushroom samples from Finland |
| Topics | Psilocybin |
| Keywords | Hallucinogen Mushroom Dry weight Chemistry |
| Citations | 7 |
| Key finding | Psilocybe semilanceata in Finland has a high mean psilocybin content of 1.42% dry weight, with some samples also containing low psilocin concentrations. |
Abstract
The use of a hallucinogenic mushroom, PSILOCYBE SEMILANCEATA, has been occasionally reported in Finland, where the species is widely distributed. We have determined, by HPLC, the content of psilocybin and psilocin in P. SEMILANCEATA samples collected from different parts of Finland; the psilocybin content was found to be high (0.62-2.37%, mean 1.42% of dry weight), some samples also contained low concentrations (0.01-0.02% dry weight) of psilocin.