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Journal of the Brazilian Chemical Society

ISSN 0103-5053

2 papers in the library · 11 citations · publishing 2017-2026

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Optimization of Psilocybin Extraction from Psilocybe cubensis Mushrooms and Characterization of the Fungal Extract

Journal of the Brazilian Chemical Society 2026 Mateus Araújo Da Luz, Taynah Pereira Galdino, Lucas Matheus da S. Oliveira et al.

Psilocybin is a molecule with significant potential for the treatment of mental disorders such as depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, and substance abuse. In this study, it was explored the extraction of psilocybin from Psilocybe cubensis mushrooms using a factorial design approach, along with the physicochemical and phytochemical characterization of the extracted material,...

Influence of Environmental Factors and Cultural Methods on the Content of N,N‑Dimethyltryptamine in Psychotria viridis (Rubiaceae)

Journal of the Brazilian Chemical Society 2017 André D. Cavalcante, Gabriele A. Cardoso, Fernando de Oliveira et al. 11 citations

Psychotria viridis is one of the species that produces N,N-dimethyltryptamine. Its decoction \ntogether with other species, such as Banisteriopsis caapi, produces ayahuasca, a beverage used for \nritualistic and medicinal purposes. The goal of this study was to understand how environmental \nfactors and cultivation methods influenced the content of N,N-dimethyltryptamine in P. viridis. \nOver...