Mushroom Catalog

A research-first directory of functional and psilocybin mushrooms — potency ratings, active compounds, cited studies, and sourcing context.

15 entries

Lion's Mane
Neuroprotective

Lion's Mane

Hericium erinaceus

Icicle-shaped saprotrophic fungus studied for neuroprotective and cognitive-enhancing properties.

Reishi
Adaptogenic

Reishi

Ganoderma lucidum

Lacquered, kidney-shaped bracket fungus. Used in East Asian medicine for millennia; currently researched for immunomodulatory and adaptogenic effects.

Turkey Tail
Clinically Studied

Turkey Tail

Trametes versicolor

Fan-shaped bracket fungus with colourful concentric bands. Two polysaccharide fractions under active clinical investigation for cancer adjuvant use.

Golden Teacher
Popular Cultivar

Golden Teacher

Psilocybe cubensis (cultivar)

Potency
Moderate

One of the most widely recognized Psilocybe cubensis strains. Accessible potency, reported introspective and visual quality. First documented in the 1980s.

Penis Envy
High Potency

Penis Envy

Psilocybe cubensis (cultivar)

Potency
Very High

High-potency Psilocybe cubensis mutation with dense, malformed fruiting bodies. Analytical testing consistently shows elevated tryptamine content — 1.5–2x typical P. cubensis.

Chaga
Antioxidant

Chaga

Inonotus obliquus

Charcoal-black parasitic canker of birch trees. Among the highest known ORAC values for antioxidant capacity; studied for immunomodulatory and anti-tumour properties.

Cordyceps
Athletic Performance

Cordyceps

Cordyceps militaris

Orange, club-shaped entomopathogenic fungus. Commercialized form studied for adenosine production, cellular energy, and athletic performance.

Shiitake

Shiitake

Lentinula edodes

World's second most cultivated mushroom. Contains lentinan — a beta-glucan approved in Japan as a cancer adjuvant since 1985.

Maitake

Maitake

Grifola frondosa

Hen of the Woods. Large polypore with overlapping fronds. D-Fraction beta-glucan extract studied for blood glucose regulation and immune modulation.

Tremella
Skin Hydration

Tremella

Tremella fuciformis

White, gelatinous 'snow fungus'. Rich in glucuronoxylomannan — a hyaluronic acid analogue studied for skin hydration and anti-inflammatory properties.

B+

B+

Psilocybe cubensis (cultivar)

Potency
Moderate

Popular Psilocybe cubensis cultivar. Robust fruiting characteristics and broad environmental tolerance. Frequently noted for warm, positive experience character.

Liberty Cap
Wild Species

Liberty Cap

Psilocybe semilanceata

Potency
Moderate–High

Wild, bell-capped species of grassy fields and sheep pastures. One of the most widely distributed naturally occurring psilocybin species. First documented psilocybin content: 1963.

Blue Meanie (Panaeolus)
High Potency

Blue Meanie (Panaeolus)

Panaeolus cyanescens

Potency
High

High-potency tropical species with elevated psilocin-to-psilocybin ratio. Distinct from the P. cubensis strain of the same common name. Short, intense experience profile.

Psilocybe azurescens
Strongest Known

Psilocybe azurescens

Psilocybe azurescens

Potency
Very High

Strongest naturally occurring psilocybin mushroom species known. Cold-weather, wood-loving species native to the US Pacific Northwest coast. Up to 1.78% psilocybin by dry weight.

Psilocybe mexicana
Historical Significance

Psilocybe mexicana

Psilocybe mexicana

Potency
Mild

Historically significant species from the Mazatec tradition of Oaxaca, Mexico. Mild potency. The source from which Albert Hofmann first isolated psilocybin and psilocin in 1958.