Methylene blue
TopicHeard in 2 episodes across 2 shows since Jun 2026
Methylene blue, also known as methylthioninium chloride, is a salt used both as a dye and as a medication. In medicine, it is primarily utilized to treat methemoglobinemia, and it has historically been used for treating cyanide poisoning, urinary tract infections, and malaria. It is also widely employed as a staining agent in biology and chemistry.
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Methylene blue intensifies psychedelic experiences when combined with psychedelics.
“if you're on methylene blue and you do psychedelics, it's going to deepen.”
Open the episode · #2515 - Chase HughesListen at 1:29:10
Chase Hughes says stopping methylene blue would trigger a seizure within 48 hours.
“It saves my life for sure. Which, I mean, I could stop taking it today and I'll have a seizure within 48 hours.”
Open the episode · #2515 - Chase HughesListen at 1:30:57
Methylene blue can rapidly halt cyanide poisoning.
“It will stop cyanide in its tracks.”
Open the episode · #2515 - Chase HughesListen at 1:32:20
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