Vancouver-based company Numinus Wellness Inc. is making strides in the field for psychedelic-assisted therapies as it recently legally harvested magic mushrooms—a first for Canada. This was made possible as the brand was issued a license from Health Canada to produce and extract the key ingredient back in June. "Mushrooms have been used in traditional medicine for literally thousands of years, and, hence, they are just that much closer to these ancient traditions," shared ethnopharmacologist Dennis McKenna.
This opens a door for the research of the company. With the legally grown Psilocybe mushrooms, they are capable of progressing and developing methods for "standardized cultivation, extraction, and testing methods." Furthermore, Numinus Wellness Inc. is looking to explore the various benefits of the harvested magic mushroom for the human agent. It is looking into "formulations to support safe, evidence-based, accessible psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy," as company CEO Michael Tan shares.
Legally Harvested Magic Mushrooms
Numinus Wellness Inc. Breaks Ground in Canada with This Harvest
Trend Themes
1. Psychedelic-assisted Therapies - The use of psychedelic substances to enhance therapeutic interventions presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in mental health treatment.
2. Standardized Cultivation and Extraction Methods - Developing efficient and consistent methods for growing and extracting magic mushrooms can streamline production and support the development of new products.
3. Evidence-based Psychedelic Medicine - The exploration of the benefits and potential applications of magic mushrooms in medicine provides opportunities to develop evidence-based treatments for various conditions.
Industry Implications
1. Pharmaceuticals - The pharmaceutical industry can leverage psychedelic substances for the development of new therapies and treatments for mental health conditions.
2. Alternative Medicine - The field of alternative medicine can incorporate psychedelic-assisted therapies into their treatment options, expanding their offerings and improving patient outcomes.
3. Psychedelic Research - The emerging field of psychedelic research offers opportunities for scientific exploration and innovation in understanding the effects and potential applications of magic mushrooms.