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Substance Profile
Baeocystin is a naturally occurring tryptamine in psilocybin-containing mushrooms. It is structurally an N-methyl analog of norbaeocystin and a des-N-methyl analog of psilocybin. It occurs in Psilocybe species at approximately 10-30% of psilocybin content by weight. Baeocystin acts as a partial 5-HT2A agonist and is thought to contribute synergistically to the overall effects of psilocybin mushrooms alongside psilocybin and psilocin. Its role in the 'entourage effect' of mushrooms is an active area of research. Because whole-mushroom preparations contain multiple tryptamines, isolating baeocystin's specific contribution is methodologically challenging.
Psychedelic activity; lower potency than psilocin
No subjective effects data available yet.
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