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Boletus manicus Heim.

Benjamin Thomas

    Journal of Psychoactive Drugs
    |November 19, 2003
    PubMed
    Summary
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    The psychoactive fungus Boletus manicus, found in Papua New Guinea, contains unidentified indolic compounds. These trace substances may possess potent psychoactivity, similar to d-lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD).

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    Area of Science:

    • Mycology
    • Ethnobotany
    • Pharmacognosy

    Background:

    • Boletus manicus is a fungus native to Papua New Guinea.
    • This species is reputed to possess psychoactive properties.
    • The chemical composition of B. manicus remains largely uninvestigated.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the chemical constituents of Boletus manicus.
    • To identify the compounds responsible for its reported psychoactivity.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of chemical compounds present in B. manicus specimens.
    • Characterization of indolic substances using spectroscopic methods (implied).

    Main Results:

    • Trace amounts of three unidentified indolic substances were detected in B. manicus.

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  • The chemical structures of these indolic compounds have not been determined.
  • The potential psychoactivity of these indoles suggests high potency, comparable to LSD.

    • Conclusions:

    • Boletus manicus contains novel indolic compounds.
    • Further research is required to elucidate the structures and psychoactivity of these substances.
    • The chemical basis for the reported psychoactive effects of B. manicus is yet to be fully understood.