Researchers Find That Mindfulness Meditation Boosts Psilocybin’s Beneficial Effects
In the recent past, numerous studies have focused on the clinical application of psychedelics, including LSD, ayahuasca and psilocybin, in treating anxiety and depression disorders being conducted. For example, University of Zurich researchers have demonstrated that mindfulness meditation can improve the positive long-term effects of an individual dose of psilocybin, which can be found in magic mushrooms. Psilocybin, which is the primary active ingredient in hallucinogenic mushrooms, and LSD are known to alter the perception of individuals who consume them as well as induce feelings of unity and bliss. These experiences of decreased self-focus and self-transcendence are similar to those…
