Tag: Psychedelics

Reports show a significant increase in online searches for 'magic dust,' but what this term means can be dangerously misunderstood. The health implications depend entirely on which of the many substances referred to as 'magic dust' is being considered, from culinary spice blends to hallucinogenic compounds.

Tryptamine is a monoamine alkaloid found in trace amounts in the brains of mammals and widely distributed in nature. The molecule forms the backbone for many biologically active compounds, leading to a diverse range of natural sources for tryptamines across plants, fungi, and animals.