Magic mushrooms, scientifically known as psilocybin mushrooms, are fungi that contain the psychoactive compounds psilocybin and psilocin. These naturally occurring substances are responsible for the mind-altering effects that have made these mushrooms a subject of fascination for centuries .
There are over 100 psilocybin mushroom species found worldwide, with the majority belonging to the genus Psilocybe. While these fungi can be discovered on every continent except Antarctica, most species thrive in tropical and subtropical forests, particularly in Mexico .
The history of psilocybin mushrooms stretches back hundreds or even thousands of years. Indigenous groups across the globe have long considered these mushrooms sacred, using them for healing, divination, and spiritual ceremonies. The Aztecs famously referred to them as “the flesh of the gods” .
When ingested, psilocybin converts to psilocin in the body, which interacts with the same serotonin receptors that regulate mood, sleep, and emotional states. The effects typically begin 20 to 30 minutes after consumption and can last up to six to eight hours, though users often feel as though time has stretched much further .
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