What the clinician needs to know about magic mushrooms
Nicholas Seivewright, Olawale Lagundoye
Advances in Psychiatric Treatment September 1, 2000 DOI: 10.1192/apt.6.5.344 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Topics | Psilocybin |
| Keywords | Magic telescope Mushroom Traditional medicine Botany |
| Citations | 3 |
| Key points | Psilocybe semilanceata is the most commonly used hallucinogenic mushroom species in the UK, growing in dark, damp areas after heavy rainfall from September to November. |
Abstract
This term refers to mushrooms that grow naturally and have hallucinogenic (sometimes called psychedelic) properties. Consumption of different species has occurred in various cultures over the centuries, with use in ritual ceremonies in Mexico being particularly well known. In the UK at present the species most commonly used is Psilocybe semilanceata , also known as the ‘liberty cap’ mushroom. This grows in many areas, particularly in dark places and after heavy rainfall, with fruition occurring from September to November. It is creamy-yellow or brown in colour, very small (5–15 mm across) with a thin fragile stalk. In the USA a closely related type is used.
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