New magic mushroom makes users see tiny ‘gnome’ people — scientists have no idea how it’s doing that - New York Post
Researchers are studying the Lanmaoa asiatica mushroom, which uniquely causes users to hallucinate miniature 'gnome-like' people. Scientists currently have no explanation for the specific neurological mechanism behind this phenomenon.
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Provides insight into rare psychoactive effects that differ significantly from traditional psilocybin experiences.
A new study in Mycologia provides new details on how the Lanmaoa asiatica mushroom produces Lilliputian hallucinations in users -- which no other fungus is known to do. Sirichai Puangsuwan - stock.adobe.com See more of our coverage in your search results.
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