Krzysztof Ciszowski

Natural hallucinogens of fungal and animal origin: action and potentialapplications - a narrative review.

Folia Medica Cracoviensia July 31, 2025 Krzysztof Ciszowski, Angelika Ziaja, Ewa Niedzielska-Andres et al.

Natural hallucinogens derived from fungi and animals have been used for centuries in shamanic, ritualistic, and medicinal practices across diverse cultures. These compounds exhibit a widerange of structures and mechanisms of action, affecting various neurotransmitter systems pathways. Fungal hallucinogens, primarily indole alkaloids like psilocybin and ergot alkaloids, as well as animal-derived...