The study published Thursday in the journal Science involved tests on rats and certain human tissues as researchers looked at using psilocybin to fight a condition called peripheral neuropathy, which affects millions of people around the world.
What if hallucinogenic fungi could protect patients from one of the most disabling effects of chemotherapy? A study published in Science opens a promising path. Unexpected use. Ingesting psilocybine, the active ingredient of hallucinogenic fungi, before starting chemotherapy could help protect patients from some of its side effects related to the nervous system. Psychedelic would not then be used to promote relaxation or relieve anxiety, but to …