Compound Monograph
Baeocystin
Baeocystin is a minor psilocybin-related tryptamine alkaloid found in psychedelic mushrooms.
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Where Does It Come From?
Baeocystin is a naturally occurring tryptamine alkaloid, found in Magic mushrooms. It is psychedelic.
Concentration
Content by Source
Concentrations not reported. No percent-dry-weight or mg/g figures have been published for this compound in its source plants.
Research & Evidence
Baeocystin is a minor tryptamine alkaloid found in Psilocybe and other psychedelic mushrooms, where it occurs alongside the principal compounds psilocybin and psilocin. Structurally it is the N-demethylated analogue of psilocybin. It is generally present in much smaller amounts than psilocybin, and its individual contribution to the mushroom experience in humans is not well characterized.
Toxicity & Safety
Because baeocystin occurs only as a minor constituent of psychedelic mushrooms, there is little isolated human data on its effects or safety. It is best understood as one component of the overall mushroom alkaloid profile rather than as a separately studied substance.
