Mushroom: mushrooms are not classified as fruits or vegetables; they belong to the fungi kingdom. In mycology, the science behind our chocolate bars, they are often referred to as fruits. There are nearly 14,000 distinct mushroom varieties on Earth.

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Psilocybe Cubensis: Psilocybe Cubensis is a type of mushroom containing psilocybin and psilocin as its active compounds.

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Psilocybin vs. Psilocin: what's the distinction? Understanding the complex chemistry of these psychoactive compounds might be challenging unless you're well-versed in chemistry. Here's a simplified explanation: both Psilocybin (O-phosphoryl-4-hydroxy-N) and Psilocin (4-hydroxy-N, N-dimethyl-tryptamine) are equally psychoactive. However, it's primarily Psilocin that drives the effects of mushrooms. When you ingest Psilocybin, your digestive enzymes, particularly alkaline phosphate, break it down into Psilocin.

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Mycology: mycology is a branch of biology that focuses on the study of fungi. This field encompasses the genetic and biochemical properties, taxonomy, and human utilization of fungi.