Commonly known as “Magic mushrooms”, psychedelic mushrooms are a type of mushroom that contains psilocybin or psilocin. Psilocybin and psilocin are psychoactive compounds that produce hallucinogenic, mind altering effects. Over 200 different species of Magic Mushrooms grow naturally in the wild. Magic mushrooms have been used in different cultures around the world for thousands of years in various rituals and ceremonies.

Magic mushrooms are often used in the party scene either by themselves or in combination with another drug such as MDMA.

It is also very common for people to use mushrooms while out in nature, as it is common for a user to experience a greater connection to the earth during and after a trip.

Mushrooms are most commonly dried and eaten straight or in capsules, however they can also be eaten straight after being picked or made into food items such as chocolate or made into teas and other drinks.

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Dosage is dependent on the desired experience.

Low dose = 1g or less (More of a body high, similar to marijuana)

Medium dose = 2-4g (More of a “trip”, with hallucinations etc.)

High dose = 5g or more (Often referred to as a “heroic dose”, life changing experience, may experience an “ego death”)

It is not recommended to take more than 7g as this could cause permanent changes to your brain chemistry as well as induce mental disorders such as psychosis

The effects induced by psilocybin mushrooms vary significantly depending on the dosage. Click HERE for more information.

Overall:

Desirable effects include – Euphoria, feeling of connection and being “at one” with other humans and the earth, visual hallucinations/distortions, increased empathy, laughter, heightened senses.

Undesirable effects – Nausea, dizziness, excessive yawning, anxiousness, panic/panic attacks, confusion, paranoia, loss of strength and muscle control. Negative mental state in the event of a bad trip.

Effects generally begin around 30-45mins after initial consumptions.
A mushroom trip will typically last for 4-6 hours, however slight effects may linger for up to 24hours.

Although generally considered safe, psilocybin mushrooms can cause a range of problems.

They can induce or worsen pre-existing conditions such as bipolar disorder, anxiety, psychosis etc.

Another serious but rare side effect is the possibility of developing hallucinogen-induced persisting perception disorder (HPPD). This is a disorder that causes users to experience flashbacks or hallucinations of their experiences with mushrooms (or other hallucinogens).