Occurrence of psilocybin, psilocin and baeocystin in Gymnopilus purpuratus

Abstract

Analysis of Gymnopilus purpuratus from two localities in the GDR revealed the presence of psilocybin, psilocin and low concentrations of baeocystin. Psilocybin levels varied from 0.07% up to 0.33% of dry weight of the bluing basidiocarps. The psilocin content was high …