If you’re a mycologist looking for a real challenge, learning how to grow Amanita muscaria ticks plenty of boxes. Also known as the fly agaric, this mushroom is native to boreal and temperate regions of the northern hemisphere. Widely found in North America and Europe, amanita was also introduced to South Africa, Australia, and New […]
Amanita muscaria, often referred to as the fly agaric or sometimes as the “Santa Claus mushroom,” is a mushroom species that belongs to the Amanita genus and the broader Amanitaceae family. It is most commonly found in woodlands across the Northern Hemisphere, where it forms a mycorrhizal relationship with native tree species in its habitat. […]
Amanita muscaria, with its vibrant red cap coated with white spots, is one of the most instantly recognizable mushroom species on the planet. It is well-known for its psychoactive properties and its use by different cultures throughout time for religious and cultural reasons. However, apart from the significant role this mushroom species has played in […]
A rich variety of ancient cultures and indigenous tribes have used Amanita muscaria mushrooms for thousands of years. For instance, Siberian tribes such as the Chukchi and Koryak used the mushroom ceremonially. These days, it’s possible to purchase dried or ground amanita. You can buy gummies or use dry mushrooms to create a tasty beverage. […]
To be clear, writing about an Amanita muscaria “trip” is potentially misleading if you expect to read about a psychedelic experience akin to what a “magic mushroom” provides. This is because the fly agaric mushroom does NOT contain psilocybin, the famed hallucinogenic compound in shrooms. Instead, amanita’s main compounds are ibotenic acid and muscimol. This […]
While the Amanita muscaria mushroom has been used for hundreds of years, it has recently achieved mainstream status. Yet, there is much that the general public doesn’t know about the fly agaric mushroom. For instance, some people mistakenly believe amanita contains psilocybin, the hallucinogen associated with magic mushrooms. Others assume that muscarine is the main […]
The Amanita muscaria mushroom is linked with a host of health benefits. Many people turn to this interesting mushroom to help with pain and insomnia. They are following in the footsteps of ancient civilizations who used amanita for medical reasons and in shamanic practices. These days, you can find fly agaric tinctures for sale online. […]
If you do enough research into the Amanita muscaria mushroom online, you’ll likely come across contrasting information. On the one hand, it is considered “poisonous” by some people. On the other hand, it is linked with potential medical benefits. Despite its distinctive appearance, it isn’t a good idea to forage for amanita if you’re not […]
If you’ve spent any time researching Amanita muscaria, chances are, you’ve read that it is a poisonous mushroom. Certainly, eating freshly picked amanita that hasn’t gone through the right processing is unwise. However, as amanita experts know, once you prepare this magnificent mushroom correctly, the dangers of toxicity are replaced by a host of benefits. […]
Amanita muscaria gummies are quickly becoming one of the hottest products in a fast-growing niche. With a greater focus on psychedelics in the modern era, consumers are starting to wonder what products such as magic mushrooms can do for them. The problem is that, barring a small number of locations, psilocybin, the hallucinogenic compound associated […]
Since amanita doesn’t contain psilocybin, the famed psychedelic substance found in ‘magic mushrooms,’ it is currently legal in every American state barring Louisiana. Furthermore, residents of dozens of countries worldwide can legally enjoy this fascinating mushroom. When you buy amanita, it is typically already dried and ready to use. However, if you have foraged fresh […]
The practice of consuming Amanita muscaria (the fly agaric mushroom) is centuries, if not millennia, old. Known for its red cap and white dots, it is a mushroom often depicted in art and literature. One important aspect of amanita is that it contains no psilocybin, so it is incorrect to label it a “shroom.” The […]
