My Summer of Magic Mushrooms in Nova Scotia
What is magic mushrooms? Magic mushrooms are a type of psychedelic mushroom that contains the hallucinogenic compound psilocybin. Psilocybin is a naturally occurring psychedelic substance that is thought to be one of the main active compounds in magic mushrooms. It is believed to produce its psychedelic effects by binding to serotonin receptors in the brain. The History of Magic Mushrooms and How it Got Its Name Many people are familiar with magic mushrooms, but few know where they come from or how they got their name. Magic mushrooms have been used for centuries for their psychedelic properties. The term “magic mushroom” was first coined in the late 1800s by German mycologist, Paul Kummer. He was the first to document the psychoactive effects of the fungi. Magic mushrooms are a type of fungi that contain the psychoactive compound, psilocybin. Psilocybin is a naturally occurring psychedelic substance that produces hallucinations and altered states of consciousness. It is th...