Is there THC in magic mushrooms?

THC, or tetrahydrocannabinol, is the main psychoactive compound found in cannabis. Magic mushrooms, also known as psilocybin mushrooms or shrooms, contain a different psychoactive compound called psilocybin.

Psilocybin is a naturally occurring psychedelic compound that is found in various species of mushrooms. When consumed, psilocybin is converted to psilocin in the body. Psilocin binds to serotonin receptors in the brain, causing changes in perception, mood, and thought.