Noun
a hallucinogenic compound obtained from a mushroom
Source: WordNetA 2011 prospective study by Roland R. Griffiths and colleagues suggests that a single high dosage of psilocybin can cause long-term changes in the personality of its users. Source: Internet
A 2009 publication reported using HPLC to quickly separate forensically important illicit drugs including psilocybin and psilocin, which were identifiable within about half a minute of analysis time. Source: Internet
A follow-up study conducted 14 months after the original psilocybin session confirmed that participants continued to attribute deep personal meaning to the experience. Source: Internet
A pilot study conducted by Johnson et al. demonstrated that psilocybin may potentially have use in treating nicotine dependence. Source: Internet
A monoamine oxidase inhibitor reduces the body's ability to metabolize psilocin and psilocybin, greatly increasing the intensity of the experience. Source: Internet
As anyone who has ever taken psilocybin mushrooms knows, plants are mysterious beings with an intelligence of their own: They have messages for humans, but they also don’t exist purely for our use. Source: Internet