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Imagine that after some time after eating food, you start seeing small people moving around the room. Someone is climbing the wall, someone is coming inside through the crack of the door, and someone is sitting on your utensils. It sounds like a fairy tale, but every year many such cases reach hospitals in China’s Yunnan province.

The reason for this is a special wild mushroom, which the local people eat for taste, but if it is not cooked properly then it creates strange illusions.

Which mushroom is this?

The name of this mushroom is Lanmaoa Asiatica. It is found in forests with pine trees and is sold in markets and restaurants between June and August. It has a special place in local cuisine, hence people eat it with great enthusiasm. Despite being delicious, there is a strict rule for eating it. It is important to cook it completely.

What happens when you eat undercooked food?

If this mushroom is not cooked properly, people who eat it start having ‘Lilliputian hallucinations’. This means that the person starts seeing very small humans, animals or imaginary creatures. These hallucinations are so vivid that patients report seeing small people walking on walls, furniture, clothes and utensils. These scenes appear clearer when you close your eyes.

Warning is given in restaurants also

In some mushroom hot pot restaurants in Yunnan, a timer is set when it is served and customers are strictly instructed not to eat it before the stipulated time. It is believed that hallucinations may occur if eaten prematurely. It has become a part of the local culture, where people are aware of both its taste and risks.

What are scientists discovering?

Scientists are also curious about this mushroom. Researchers are trying to find out which chemical is present in it, which has such an effect on the brain. He believes that its study can help in understanding the functioning of the human brain.

Why is this a mystery?

Except for Yunnan and some surrounding areas, this mushroom and its phenomena are almost unknown in most parts of the world. Many institutions and researchers have tried to discover and understand it, but its effects are still not completely clear. This mushroom is a unique combination of taste and mystery, which can become a dish if cooked properly, or a fairy tale-like illusion if careless.