Your Psilocybin Mushroom Companion: An Informative, Easy-to-Use Guide to Understanding Magic Mushrooms—From Tips and Trips to Microdosing and Psychedelic Therapy (Guides to Psychedelics & More)

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Prehistoric rock art near Villar del Humo in Spain suggests that Psilocybe hispanica was used in religious rituals 6,000 years ago. Finance is provided by PayPal Credit (a trading name of PayPal UK Ltd, Whittaker House, Whittaker Avenue, Richmond-Upon-Thames, Surrey, United Kingdom, TW9 1EH).

Many people choose to work with a guide or grow and cultivate their own mushrooms at home for safety. After the Spanish conquest, Catholic missionaries campaigned against the cultural tradition of the Aztecs, dismissing the Aztecs as idolaters, and the use of hallucinogenic plants and mushrooms, together with other pre-Christian traditions, was quickly suppressed. By the early 1970s, many psilocybin mushroom species were described from temperate North America, Europe, and Asia and were widely collected. A negative environment could contribute to a bad trip, whereas a comfortable and familiar environment would set the stage for a pleasant experience. In 2022 Colorado legalized consumption, growing, and sharing for personal use, [52] though sales are prohibited while regulations are being drafted.

Always make sure to use an established guide or grower that produces mushrooms of a quality that can be trusted. Variation of psilocybin and psilocin levels with repeated flushes (harvests) of mature sporocarps of Psilocybe cubensis (Earle) Singer". If you are adamant about consuming magic mushrooms, then we urge you to obtain them from an expert in fungi foraging and to double-check the shroom’s appearance via a magic mushroom guide. Some even undergo what's known as " ego death"—a process whereby activity is diminished in the brain's default mode network. With so much misinformation surrounding magic mushrooms out there, it can be hard to separate fact from fiction.

Some people do have these after taking mushrooms but the effect is unpredictable and negative side-effects can be severe. In these cities, residents can’t be criminally charged for the possession of psilocybin mushrooms, as long as they do not go over a set amount.Many of them are found in Mexico (53 species), with the remainder distributed throughout Canada and the US (22), Europe (16), Asia (15), Africa (4), and Australia and associated islands (19). Posing a more realistic threat than a lethal overdose, significantly elevated levels of psilocin can overstimulate the 5-HT2A receptors in the brain, causing acute serotonin syndrome.

The Golden Cap contains psilocybin and psilocin, which are psychoactive compounds responsible for its hallucinogenic effects.Some people who regularly use magic mushrooms may experience flashbacks involving a previous magic mushroom experience. There are over 180 species of magic mushrooms across the globe with Psilocybe being the most common genus, containing species such as Psilocybe Cubensis (Golden Cap) and Psilocybe Semilanceata (Liberty Cap). Usually growing in clusters, psilocybin mushrooms possess slender stems that measure between 4 and 15 centimeters long with whitish hues occasionally veering towards pale yellow tones at the base. This chemical is responsible for their hallucinogenic properties and can lead to profound changes in perception, mood, and thought when consumed. Our article lights up this shadowy corner with clear insights into different types of magic mushrooms—their shapes, habitats, and those special compounds that weave vibrant tapestries in human consciousness.

Besides psilocin, norpsilocin, baeocystin, norbaeocystin, and aeruginascin may also be present, which can modify the effects of magic mushrooms.Sounds may seem to have increased clarity—music, for example, can take on a profound sense of cadence and depth. As far as modern history goes, the Oaxacan curandera (or medicine woman) Maria Sabina is credited with introducing magic mushrooms to the West, although this was not her intention. In this book, you’ll find a comprehensive yet friendly guide to everything there is to know about magic mushrooms. Panaeolus subbalteatus, one species of magic mushroom, had the highest amount of psilocybin compared to the rest of the fruiting body.