Mushrooms and Madness: Hallucinogenic Mushrooms and Some Psychopharmacological Implications
The Canadian Journal of Psychiatry November 1, 1980 DOI: 10.1177/070674378002500709 via OpenAlex
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractThis article reviews major hallucinogenic fungi, focusing on their historical and neurochemical significance. Despite extensive literature, relatively little study has examined psilocybin-related substances that might relate to psychotic illness. The review covers metabolic pathways, highlighting the need for more research on indole compounds such as baeocystin.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Review Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Topics | Psilocybin |
| Keywords | Hallucinogen Neurochemical Psychology Psychoactive substance |
| Citations | 11 |
| Key finding | The article argues that psilocybin-related substances and indole compounds like baeocystin require more study due to their potential connection to psychotic illness. |
Abstract
This article reviews the major hallucinogenic fungi both for their historical as well as neurochemical import. Despite voluminous literature on them, relatively little study has focused on psilocybin related substances that could relate to forms of psychotic illness. Some metabolic pathways are reviewed which illustrate the need for more study of indole compounds such as baeocystin.