Neuroprotective
Lion's Mane
Hericium erinaceus
Icicle-shaped saprotrophic fungus studied for neuroprotective and cognitive-enhancing properties.
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Reishi
Ganoderma lucidum
Lacquered, kidney-shaped bracket fungus. Used in East Asian medicine for millennia; currently researched for immunomodulatory and adaptogenic effects.
Clinically Studied
Turkey Tail
Trametes versicolor
Fan-shaped bracket fungus with colourful concentric bands. Two polysaccharide fractions under active clinical investigation for cancer adjuvant use.
Popular Cultivar
Golden Teacher
Psilocybe cubensis (cultivar)
Potency
Moderate
One of the most widely recognized Psilocybe cubensis strains. Accessible potency, reported introspective and visual quality. First documented in the 1980s.
High Potency
Penis Envy
Psilocybe cubensis (cultivar)
Potency
Very High
High-potency Psilocybe cubensis mutation with dense, malformed fruiting bodies. Analytical testing consistently shows elevated tryptamine content — 1.5–2x typical P. cubensis.
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MegaShrooms is an educational and informational resource. Nothing on this site constitutes medical advice, a health claim, or an inducement to use controlled substances. All psilocybin mushroom entries are presented for research and harm reduction purposes only. Psilocybin mushrooms are controlled substances in Canada. Health Canada research exemptions are available under Section 56(1) of the CDSA.
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