Then there are things like psilocybin – a psychoactive compound in Psilocybe subaeruginosa, or one of the so-called “magic” mushroom, which is illegal to own or grow in Australia.

Although its benefits to mushrooms are unknown, a growing body of research suggests that psilocybin may have Stanley Park Coyotes potential in treating mental disorders such as depression, anxiety, and PTSD.

“[Psilocybin] looks very interesting about the ongoing clinical trials,” said Dr. May. If fruit appears, psilocybin will join penicillin, cyclosporin, and a host of other beneficial anti-fungal drugs.

Ironically, the fungus is a source of antifungal. In the war of the underground space, some mycelium have made agents to combat the invasion of other fungi in their area.

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“For me, that’s one of the reasons why it’s important to conserve this biodiversity, this pool of drugs,” said Dr. May.

‘Little knowledge is dangerous’

  • Talking to people about mold, there is a contagious feeling of happiness through the supernatural power of all.
  • One such person is Peter Wenzel. He is in charge of Fungi Co in Canberra, which includes taking people for targeted meals, and designing a school syllabus.
  • He says interest in mushrooms has exploded, both in terms of food but also in medicine.
  • “These medicinal mushrooms, the real culprit I think. We get regular calls about things like lion’s mane.”

Not only does he enjoy eating mushrooms, he also mixes a range of new materials using fungi such as https://thegaiavoice.com, including leather, plastic, and house bricks.

  • “I taught a 10-year-old student and made mycelium bricks. He looked at how many newtons I needed to crush it,” he says.
  • “He ‘s been doing things for 10 years that will confuse my mind – which I can’t even imagine .It’ s a seed we are trying to grow.
  • “We are on the verge of a mold change.”

Dr. May and Dr. Pouliot are similarly enthusiastic about the future of the fungus, but say we need to devote our time to developing the Australian mushroom culture – to protect ourselves, and the environment.

“It’s an old saying – little knowledge is dangerous,” said Dr. Pouliot. “What we can do is provide a Stanley Park Coyotes when we reduce the damage to the environment and human health.”