What is Psilocybin?

Psilocybin is the active hallucinogenic in magic mushrooms which produces the effect we know as a high. People across the world have used psilocybin for years beyond count in shamanistic ceremonies, rituals, for healing, enlightenment and recreational use. Due to controversial legislation, psilocybin has not been extensively researched for its medicinal effects and magic mushrooms have been unfairly left in the same category as actual dangerous narcotics. What studies there are have shown psilocybin to have a positive effect on mood, cognition, focus, empathy, openness, depth of thinking and mental health.