psilocin
/ˈsaɪləsɪn/
noun
- A hallucinogenic compound found in certain mushrooms, similar to psilocybin.
- The body converts psilocybin into psilocin, which then affects the brain.
- Psilocin is the active chemical that causes hallucinations in magic mushrooms.
- Researchers are studying psilocin for its potential therapeutic effects on depression.