Psilocybin (Golden Teacher)

HymenogastraceaePsychoactive

FamilyHymenogastraceae

EdibilityPsychoactive

HabitatDung, decaying matter

SeasonYear-round (tropical)

About the Psilocybin (Golden Teacher)

Contains psilocybin and psilocin - powerful hallucinogenic compounds. Used ceremonially by Mesoamerican cultures for thousands of years. Currently in Phase III clinical trials for treatment-resistant depression. Their effects last 4-6 hours. Not toxic to organs despite the intense psychological effects. Legal status varies globally, trending toward decriminalization.

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