By magic mushrooms are meant for a certain species, where some hallucinogens or substances provoke them in people. Their use leads to different images, affects mental health, and causes experiences.
Popular genera of mushrooms
There are many mushrooms that are thought to be hallucinogenic or may be psychoactive but whose components are largely unknown and unexplored. The group of these hallucinogenic mushrooms includes genera such as Boletus, Heimiella, Laetiporus, Lycoperdon, Piptoporus, and Polyporus.
Of all the psychoactive mushroom species in existence, it is the hallucinogenic mushrooms of the genus Psilocybe (penis envy mushrooms), which contain psilocybin, that has had the greatest cultural significance. Moreover, of all natural psychoactive substances, hallucinogenic mushrooms of this genus are generally considered to be the safest and without significant side effects.
Hallucinogenic mushrooms of the genus Psilocybe, which contain psilocybin, usually do not require special processing and preparation methods for use. Hallucinogenic mushrooms of the genus Psilocybe can be consumed raw or dried (this point depends only on the time of year).
The dosage, when consumed, depends on the concentration of psilocybin (plus psilocin and baeocystin) in the hallucinogenic mushroom. 20 to 30 mg of psilocybin will be quite enough for a good psychedelic effect. The classic psychedelic effect of using hallucinogenic mushrooms begins 20-60 minutes after consumption and lasts about 4 hours.
Ways of use
There are several ways to consume hallucinogenic mushrooms: in a dried or raw form, as well as mixed with tobacco and wrapped in rolls. The habitat of this type of mushroom, as well as of the usual mushrooms, is the forest. The most popular species of mushrooms of the genus Psilocybin are Phrygian hood, fly agarics (almost all its species), and teonanakatl.
This type of mushroom has a resemblance to the usual mushrooms because their coloring and structure do not differ much. The most unusual species that can not be confused with the others are fly agarics: bright red cap with a white speckled, thick white stem with a characteristic “skirt. Fly agaric mushrooms are poisonous mushrooms, and they are easy to poison; although a lethal outcome is unlikely, the strength of the side effects is very large.
Reactive Consumption
A psycho drug is a narcotic substance that is taken orally.
It can be consumed in a variety of ways:
- tea brewing;
- in its natural form;
- in chocolate with plant particles;
- in the form of candy and various sweets.
There is no point in smoking mushrooms because heating decays the active components of the plants. Injections are done only with synthetic species. If used nasally, there is no effect. Usually, hallucinogens are mixed with various sweets.
Why use magic mushrooms?
The plants in question contain psilocybin, which has an intoxicating effect. A person experiences a state of psychedelia, which has similarities with schizophrenia. The intoxicating effect occurs 10-15 minutes after taking it. A strong tremor is felt and anxiety appears. A change follows this in the perception of everything around. These hallucinogens are active for about 5-7 hours. During this period, the person can manifest aggressiveness and various negative emotions. When the effect ends, withdrawal syndrome occurs, which pushes the person to get a new dose.
Why is it impossible to take magic mushrooms?
Many people believe that psychogenic brings new experiences and gives bright emotions and impressions. In reality, they harm the psyche and the human body.
Among the negative effects are noted:
- psychosis;
- death;
- rage and fear;
- panic;
- anxiety.
