Everything You Need To Know Before You Trip
Magic mushrooms are used as a tool for self-growth, as well as treating legitimate medical conditions such as depression, PTSD, existential anxiety, cluster headaches, and more. Medical research on magic mushrooms has shown a lot of promise over the last few decades, and longstanding laws around the use of magic mushrooms are being revisited. In this guide, you’ll learn everything you need to know about magic mushrooms from start to finish.
What Are Magic Mushrooms?
“Magic mushroom” is an all-encompassing term for any species of fungi with psychoactive or hallucinogenic effects. They’re one of the most common psychoactive substances on earth. There are nearly 400 different species of magic mushrooms which can be found on every continent on earth except Antarctica. Magic mushrooms contain two psychoactive alkaloids — psilocybin and psilocin. These alkaloids have the ability to interact with the serotonin receptors (5HT2A) — producing changes in the way we perceive sensory information (sound, vision, and touch).
Aside from changing sensory perception, magic mushrooms have a strong spiritual component. They’re used as a tool for self-discovery and spiritual experience. They’ve been used as a sacrament in virtually every region of the world in which they can be found — including South America, North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia.
Comparing the Effects of Magic Mushrooms By Dose
The dosages of magic mushrooms can be separated into three categories — each of which has completely different impacts and should be used for different purposes:
Dosage Type | Dose (In grams of Dried Mushrooms) | What Is This Dose Used For? | Frequency Of Use |
Microdose | 0.2–0.5 grams | • Boost focus • Improve concentration • Promote creativity • Enhance productivity • To become more in touch with emotions | Cycles can range from once every three days to 1 week on, one week off |
Threshold Dose | 0.5 to 1 gram | • Enhanced creativity • Slight perceptual changes • Alterations in mood & empathy | Once every couple of weeks or less. |
Psychoactive Dose | 2 to 5 grams | • To reset the default mode network (DNM) • For spiritual growth and exploration • As a treatment for psychiatric health problems | Once every couple of months maximum |
Heroic Dose | Over 5 grams | • To reset the default mode network (DNM) • For medical applications (under the guidance of a professional) | This dose should never be attempted without professional guidanceOnce every couple of years |
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