Psilocybin in FinnishPsilocybe semilanceata
J. Jokiranta, S. Mustola, E. Ohenoja, M.m. Airaksinen
Planta Medica June 1, 1984 DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-969703 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Observational study Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Population | Psilocybe semilanceata mushroom samples from Finland |
| Topics | Psilocybin |
| Keywords | Hallucinogen Mushroom Dry weight Traditional medicine |
| Citations | 7 |
| Key findings | 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.