“Shrooms” is short for “mushrooms,” and is slang long used to describe those varieties of the fungus that contain Psilocybin, a psychoactive chemical that can produce euphoria, hallucinations, and laughing a lot. Psilocybin can also cause panic attacks, visions of hellfire, and nausea. There...
Magic mushrooms, also referred to as psilocybin mushrooms, are fungi that contain the psychoactive compound psilocybin. For centuries these mushrooms have been used in various cultures for spiritual and medicinal purposes. Recently there has been increased interest in their potential therapeutic uses, par...
Known as magic mushrooms, shrooms, mushies, psychedelic mushrooms, psychotropic mushrooms or psilocybin, these mushrooms cause differences in mood, perception and behavior that are commonly known as "tripping." These types of mushrooms belong to the genus Psilocybe. Mushrooms of other genera can also...
Growing potent magic mushrooms can be challenging, but understanding the basics and best practices makes it easier. Here’s how to prepare, grow, and harvest strong mushrooms for personal use. Understanding Magic Mushrooms Magic mushrooms contain psilocybin, a compound known for its hallucinogenic effe...
A new study demonstrates thatpsilocybin, the active compound in magic mushrooms, affects the brain by temporarily altering critical introspective networks, which can lead to profound psychological transformations. These findings point towards potential uses of psilocybin in developing treatments for mental he...
Psilocybin mushrooms can often be recognized by their color, shape and stem bruising, which produces a blue color. Psilocybin mushrooms should be carefully avoided because they carry major health risks and are illegal to use in the United States. The ingestion of these mushrooms can cause ...
” It’s what inspired me to write a nearly 200-page book on how to safely takepsilocybin mushroomsin a way that reduces the potential for harm, increases mindfulness, and maximizes benefits. Because taking magic mushrooms is serious business, if you prepare yourself and your surroundings with ...
The psilocybin experience is a very individual one and depends on many different factors. Firstly, the people themselves and in the way their body responds to the substances. Secondly, the external factors of dosage, set and setting. The effect of the entheogenic combo psilocybin/psilocin/baeocy...
PREPARE YOUR SETTING — GET RID OF THE “BAD VIBES” As any bad vibes can negatively affect your trip, you can do a little prep work to make your surroundings as pleasant as possible. If you’re at home, you can set up the music and lighting to be as comfortable as possible. Same ...
The techniques involved in growing magic mushrooms have come a long way in the last 60 years, from Roger Heim growingPsilocybe mexicanaforAlbert Hofmannto Oss and Oeric’s (aka Terence and Dennis McKenna) “Psilocybin: Magic Mushroom Growers Guide.” There is now a range of accessible books ...