Tag: Psychoactive mushrooms

Bufotenine, a psychoactive alkaloid, is not present in any common dietary food items, though it is famously associated with the venom of certain toads. This tryptamine compound is primarily found in specific plants and fungi that are known for their toxic or entheogenic properties, and consuming them carries significant health risks.

According to a 2023 study reviewing social media comments, a significant number of people are consuming Amanita muscaria for perceived health benefits like stress and pain reduction. But is Amanita healthy, or are the severe risks too great for self-medication? This article explores the mushroom's complex toxicology and its purported, yet unproven, medicinal properties.