Carlos J. A. Ribeiro

Investigating Psychedelic Tryptamines: Extraction and Quantification from Psilocybe Mushrooms

Science Letters April 17, 2026 Beatriz P. Senra, Ricardo Jorge Dinis-Oliveira, Carlos J. A. Ribeiro

Background: Psilocybe cubensis mushrooms contain the tryptamines psilocybin and psilocin, which are recognized for their therapeutic potential in mental health [1]. Additionally, due to their psychedelic effects, these mushrooms are also used for religious and recreational purposes. The increasing use of these tryptamines and other psychoactive substances has led to regulatory measures,...