Sina Technology News Beijing time on December 29, according to foreign media reports, "magic mushrooms" and "magic mushrooms" refer to a kind of psychedelic mushrooms. If these names are familiar to you, you may have already guessed what I'm talking about here.

Hallucinogenic mushrooms can cause hallucinations, mood changes, and various hallucinogenic symptoms. Don’t be fooled by their seemingly ordinary appearance, as they can induce quite powerful psychedelic experiences. So it's no surprise that they are called "magic mushrooms." But why do hallucinogenic mushrooms have such magical effects? What effects does it have on the brain? Is it safe to take?

In some cultures, such as Mexican and Native American cultures, hallucinogenic mushrooms have been used for centuries. Magic mushrooms are available fresh or dried, and can be cooked, eaten or smoked.

The hallucinogens of hallucinogenic mushrooms are two tryptamine alkaloids: psilocybin and dimethyl-4-hydroxytryptamine. Psilocybin is the main hallucinogenic ingredient. In addition to inducing hallucinations, the substance is also a serotonin activator, binding to serotonin receptors and activating the physiological activity of cell receptors, thereby simulating the effect of serotonin.

Serotonin is a hormone that stabilizes mood and enhances feelings of well-being and joy. Serotonin activators work similarly to antidepressant and anti-anxiety medications.