Poisoning by hallucinogenic mushroom Hikageshibiretake (Psilocybe argentipes K. Yokoyama) indigenous to Japan.

Occurrence and use of hallucinogenic mushrooms containing psilocybin alkaloids

“…It should be stressed that most cases described in Tables 6 and 7 themselfes chose to consume the hallucinogenic mushrooms, that is, it is a recreational activity. The five reported cases from Japan (Musha et al, 1986), where Psilocybe argentipes were consumed, were, however, accidental cases. None of these consumers expected to have the type of experience they had.…”

“…Later on the patient was impossible to contact, allthough he was awake all the time. Musha et al, 1986 35 year-old woman The woman consumed 3 Psilocybe argentipes with soup to supper. The woman became dizzy, experienced mild hallucinations, and later became sleepy.…”

“…The woman became dizzy, experienced mild hallucinations, and later became sleepy. Musha et al, 1986 70 year-old woman The man consumed Psilocybe argentipes with soup to supper. The women became dizzy, experienced mild hallucinations and got scared that she was just dying.…”

“…The women became dizzy, experienced mild hallucinations and got scared that she was just dying. Musha et al, 1986 62 year-old man The man consumed 3 Psilocybe argentipes with soup to breakfast. The patient experienced hallucinations and had unsteady walk.…”

“…The experience was unpleasant and he was frightened of becoming insane and of death. Musha et al, 1986 55 year-old woman The man consumed 2 Psilocybe argentipes to supper. The patient first felt dizzy and giddy, and euphoric, and later experienced hallucinations.…”