Magic Mushrooms vs. Other Psychedelics: Key Differences
Psychedelics have captured growing interest in recent years for their potential therapeutic benefits, spiritual experiences, and mind-expanding properties. Among the most well-known psychedelics are magic mushrooms —natural fungi containing the psychoactive compound psilocybin. However, there are many other psychedelic substances, both natural and synthetic, such as LSD, DMT, and mescaline. While they all fall under the umbrella of “psychedelics,” each has unique characteristics that lead to different experiences and effects. In this post, we explore the key differences between magic mushrooms and other prominent psychedelics. 1. Chemical Composition and Source Magic mushrooms contain psilocybin, which the body converts into psilocin—the compound responsible for its psychedelic effects. Psilocybin is naturally occurring and found in over 180 species of mushrooms, such as Psilocybe cubensis . Other psychedelics vary in origin and structure: LSD (Lysergic acid diethylamide) is s...