"Shroom" is the common slang term for , a polyphyletic group of fungi that contain psychoactive compounds like psilocybin and psilocin . These "magic mushrooms" have been used for centuries in spiritual rituals and are currently at the center of a major resurgence in psychiatric research. Biological & Chemical Profile
A growing trend involves taking sub-perceptual amounts (micro-quantities) as a daily mood booster for anxiety or focus. Shroom
Users often experience altered perceptions of time and space, intensified colors, and visual hallucinations . "Shroom" is the common slang term for ,
The most well-known species is Psilocybe cubensis (often called "gold caps" or "cubes"), but there are over 180 species containing these compounds found worldwide. Users often experience altered perceptions of time and
When ingested, psilocybin is metabolized by the liver into psilocin , which interacts with serotonin receptors in the brain to produce hallucinogenic effects.