Compositions and methods for treating depression
AssigneeTurtle Bear Holdings, LLC
InventorPaul Edward STAMETS
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Abstract
Methods and compositions are disclosed for enhancing neurogenesis, resolving neuropathy and improving neurological health and functioning using fungal extracts and their active ingredients, including species of mushrooms and mycelia containing psilocybin and psilocin, combined with erinacines and hericenones or fungal extracts containing those active ingredients, with the addition of nicotinic acid. The compositions may optionally be combined with nervine plants.
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A method for reducing symptoms of depression or anxiety in a subject in need thereof comprising:
- administering a therapeutically effective amount of a composition comprising psilocybin or psilocin sufficient to reduce the symptoms of depression or anxiety in the subject.
A method for reducing symptoms of depression or anxiety in a subject in need thereof comprising:
- administering a composition comprising 0.1 mg to 10 mg of psilocybin or psilocin per 70 kg of the subject's body mass sufficient to reduce the symptoms of depression or anxiety in the subject.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.