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| There are dozens of species of psilocybin or "magic mushrooms" belonging primarily to the genuses psilocybe, panaeolus, and copelandia. |
| The effects of ingestion resemble a shorter and weaker acting LSD trip, producing significant physical, visual, and perceptual changes. |
| Nearly all of the psilocybin containing mushrooms are small brown or tan mushrooms easily mistakable for any number of non-psychoactive, inedible, or poisonous mushrooms in the wild. This makes them somewhat difficult, and potentially hazardous to identify. The primary distinguishable feature of most psilocybin containing mushrooms is that they bruise blue when handled. |
| The effects of shrooms are greatly effected by dose and an individuals sensitivity to psilocybin. For some RARE people 1/4 gm of Psilocybe Cubensis is enough to propel them into full visionary states, with Open Eye Visuals, unpleasant stomach cramps or gas, and other High Dose effects, while for others the same amount would barely (if at all) noticeable, possibly cause a slight cold feeling during the first hour and other "threshold" effects. It is therefore important to get to know you individual reaction. Recreational doses range from 1 - 5 grams of dry mushrooms depending on the species and the individual strength of the mushrooms. Dosages for wet mushrooms will be approximately 10 times higher (10 - 50 grams). Because different species vary in size, the number of mushrooms per gram will also vary |
| Prices vary from $20 - $40 per 1/8 ounce. $100 - $250 per ounce |
| Psilocybin mushrooms are illegal in the US because they contain psilocybin and psilocin which are specifically listed as illegal. |
| The primary effects of mushrooms come from several active alkaloids they contain; the most common are psilocybin, psilocin, and baeocystin. Psilocybin is a more stable compound than psilocin, but is broken down into psilocin after ingestion. |
| Psilocybe mushrooms have been used for thousands of years by Native Americans in Central and South America. Stone carvings in Southern American temples show figures depicted under the caps of mushrooms. The Aztecs used a number of plant hallucinogens including mushrooms to cause a ritual hallucinatory trance. The first european record of their use showed up in the 16th century writings of a spanish priest who wrote about the Axtec's use of both mushrooms and peyote. In 1957, Wasson became the first in modern times to document and publish a description of his own experience (Life Magazine) The active ingredient was soon isolated and by the mid 60's mushrooms were being both studied and used recreationaly. In 1968 posession of psilocybin mushrooms was make illegal. |
| Depending on how much and how recently you have eaten, Mushrooms generally takes 30 - 60 minutes (although sometimes as long as 2 hours) to take effect. |
| The primary effects of mushrooms last for 4 - 6 hours when taken orally. For many people there is an additional period of time (2 - 6 hours) where it is difficult to sleep and there is definitely a niticeable difference from everyday reality, but which is not strong enough to be considered tripping. |
| :::Experience::: In the beginning stages of onset, shrooms are likely to cause a sort of undefineable feeling similar to anticipation or anxiety. There may be a feeling of energy in the body, and the sense that things are different than usualy. As the effects intensify, a wide variety of perceptual changes may occur... pupil dilation, visuals, mental stimulation, ner perspectives, feelings of insight, quickly changing emotions (lots of laughter), possible paranoia and confusion. More advanced users may seek spiritual awareness or a sense of universal understanding through their use of mushrooms. Closed-eye visuals are extremely common with psilocyben mushrooms. Open-eye visuals are common for some people and are more likely at higher doses. |
| :::Problems::: Many people experience nausea and/or vomiting during mushroom experiences, especially with higher doses. Other possible negative effects include anxiety and unwanted or frightening thoughts and visions. Mushrooms, though perhaps to a lesser degree than LSD, can precipitate strong, temporary changes in an individuals experience of life and reality. It can be a powerful psychoactive experience, especially at higher doses. Recent occurences can have a substantial effect on a trip. Physicaly or psychologically unsettling events in the days before a Mushroom trip can blossom into more serious distress and trauma while tripping. It is important to be prepared for the possibility of enountering difficult or frightening mental states. |
| Mushrooms are neither physically or psychologically addicting. Many people find that their desire to use mushrooms goes down for a period of time after use. As with all substances, some people will use them more frequently than they are comfortable with. There is a short period of tolerance after mushroom use. Using mushrooms two days in a row is likely to lead to a diminished experience the second day, though spaced 5 - 7 or more days apart, this effect is nearly non existent. |
| Dont drive Dont operate heavy machinery Dont use if you are in the middle of an emotional or psychological problem. May cause more difficulty Dont take if your family has a history of schizophrenia or early onset mental illness. Shrooms may cause psychological and mental problems |
| Taking mushrooms whle on an MAOI can dramatically increase the effects of the experience. MAOI's are most commonly found in the prescription anti-depressants: Nardil (phenelzine) Parnate (tranylcypromine) Marplan (isocarboxazid) Eldepryl (I-deprenyl) Aurorex or Manerix (moclobemide) Ayahuasca also contains MAOI's (harmine and harmaline) |
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| The effect-time curve of mushrooms, as with other entheogens, are characterized by a short period between ingestion and "Coming Up", a short Coming Up period, a Plateau period, Coming Down, and then After Effects. |
| :::Threshold Effects::: (.25gm - .75gm) Slight cold feeling Mild gas or nausea Nervous-feeling Slight pupil-dilation Mild visual changes including lights seeming brighter, lights having a "starrt" look, and noticing movement at the periphery of vision Giddiness Feeling more emotionally sensitive, and many other effects related to a change in neurochemistry. |
| :::Medium Effects::: (.75gm - 2.5gms) 'Cold' feeling Gas and/or stomach discomfort Nausea Pupil-dilation Open-eye visual effects: lights gain auras, star-pattern effects, rainbowing around lighting, lights seem brighter, often 'more beautiful' Notice movement in periphery vision, sometimes increased ability to focus, sometimes reduced ability to focus Visual field distracting/entertaining Closed eye visuals: normal closed eye 'blobs' take on patterns, shapes, distinct forms, increased ability to visualize creatively, spontaneous detailed images Feelings of time-dilation Feelings of belonging and connection Increased emotional sensitivity Increased ability to focus on emotional problems or memories Chance of becoming caught in a though loop / dwelling on a single though or feeling (usually negative or painful) Realizations about past feelings Realizations about how to live, gaining a new perspective on current lifestyle and behaviors Feelings of connection with those around you Noticing things which are normally ignored or taken for granted Feelings of wonder, spirit, joy, sadness, despair Religious awakening Contentment Possibly latent psychological cries can come out. |
| :::High Dose Effects::: (2.5gms - 10gms) All of the Medium Effects, usually with a significantly more uncomfortable Coming Up More pronounced nausea sometimes (rarely) resulting in vomiting Sometimes significant mental discomfort associated with feelings of fear and often times accompanying a "what have i done to myself" The unpleasant Coming Up effects usually lessen with familiarity and more knowledge about the safety and character or mushroom effects. High Dose effects are usually characterized by the closed eye visualizations being signinficantly more elaborate and enfolding Religious revelation Spiritual awakening Near death experiences Loss of self Talking to seemingly external, autonomous entities Extreme emotional responses Repressed memories coming to life Intense feelings of wonder, connection, joy, or fear. Can also include extreme time-dilation, with experiences of clock minutes taking an extremely long time Feeling of awakening or liberation. The user is convinced that this feeling is impossible to lose, but inexplicabily the next day, it is just a memory. |
| The primary active ingredients of Psilocybe muchrooms are PSILOCYBIN and PSILOCIN, and to a lesser extent baeocystin and norbaeocystin. The ratio of psilocybin to psilocin varies from species to species. The primarly differnce between the two compounds is that psilocin is unstable and breaks down when the mushroom is dried, while psilocybin lasts much longer (a 115 year old mushroom sample was found to contain some). The two are equally psychoactive, since one molecule of psilocybin breaks down into one molecule of psilocin. Although in terms of weight psilocin is around 1.4 times more potent. |
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