Psilocybin Mushrooms

For thousands of years, all across the world, people have been eating psilocybin Mushrooms.

People eat psilocybin mushrooms on a regular basis in order to maintain a healthy state of mind and to connect with the spiritual side of life.

Humans have discovered over 100 different species of mushrooms that contain psilocybin, and continue to discover new species frequently.

Psilocybin mushrooms grow on every continent except Antarctica.

 They grow in tropical climates as well as cold, wet coastal forests.

Some species of Psilocybin mushrooms are saprobes, meaning they eat decaying wood and sticks on the forest floor, some species grow in dense grassy plains, and some species grow in dung piles of grain-eating animals like cows, horses, and water buffalo.

Some psilocybin mushroom species are easy to cultivate in greenhouses or home-grows and some species are extremely difficult to cultivate and typically only grow in the wild.

There is evidence of ancient cultures consuming and cultivating psilocybin mushrooms in many places around the world.

In Guatemala, archaeologists have discovered many mushroom shaped stones carved from volcanic rock covered with anthropomorphic imagery like faces, hands, legs, and clothing.

In Algeria, there is cave art of a shaman surrounded by mushroom symbols and holding two large mushrooms that is estimated to be over 10,000 years old.

In ancient Egypt, several temples have hieroglyphs on the walls depicting scenes of priestesses with hanging baskets of growing mushrooms.

The ancient headdresses of the pharaohs were made in the shape of an immature mushroom.

The ancient Aztec people of Mexico regularly ate psilocybin mushrooms in elaborate ceremonies and called the mushrooms ‘Teonanacatl’ which translates to ‘the flesh of the gods.’

Psilocybin mushrooms have been known to produce mystical, multidimensional, spiritual, or generally out-of-the-ordinary experiences ever since humans have ingested them.

Several scientific studies have been conducted by Johns Hopkins University in the last 50 years that provide substantial evidence as to the reliability of mystical experiences being caused by ingestion of Psilocybin and psilocybin-bearing mushrooms.

After ingesting psilocybin mushrooms, many people report seeing beautiful, colorful patterns and mandalas, having heightened emotions and sensations, and feeling an overwhelming sense of connectedness to Nature, the universe, and themselves in ways many had not experienced prior to their psilocybin experiences.

Many people report meeting deceased loved ones, as well as having interactions with angelic beings made of light while under the influence of psilocybin.

Many people report feeling a personal and intimate connection to God and Mother Nature while having psilocybin experiences, and feel the uplifting and beneficial effects of such meetings long after the mystical experience ends.

It is understood in the psychedelic community, that the experience of a psychedelic trip will largely depend upon what the user’s intention is.

Not everyone who eats psilocybin will have deeply mystical experiences, however it is quite common.

Scientifically, psilocybin works in the brain by stimulating the 5-HT2A receptor, which is a regulator of the hormone Serotonin.

Psilocybin stimulates the human brain in such a way that parts of the brain that usually do not interact begin to transmit neurological signals to each other.

Sections of the brain that usually have no connection become connected and begin to integrate.

Psilocybin produces Neurogenesis in the human body, which means it stimulates the brain to produce new neurological pathways.

These new neurological pathways can be extremely beneficial to people suffering from neurological diseases such as Alzheimer’s, Epilepsy, Cerebral Palsy, Migraines, Parkinson’s, and people recovering from traumatic brain injuries.

Many neurological diseases occur because the brain does not have the necessary neurological pathways to send electrical signals to different parts of the brain and body, which regulate muscle movement and the five senses.

Psilocybin stimulates the body to create new neurological pathways, therefore providing the necessary physical pathway for electrical signals.

Neurogenesis is an extremely rare and relatively un-studied effect of natural, plant medicines, and will be a critical aspect of creating cures and treatments for neurological disorders in the near future.

Psilocybin mushrooms are highly beneficial as a supplement in one’s diet whether one suffers from disease or are relatively healthy.

Neurogenesis is beneficial to slowing the aging process as well as aiding people with meditation and spiritual practice.

When ingesting Psilocybin mushrooms, one can eat a tiny amount and still receive the medicinal, neurogenesis effect without having a full mystical experience.

The practice of eating a small dose of psilocybin mushrooms is called micro dosing, and is very popular in the modern time.

Eating enough psilocybin mushrooms to have a full psychedelic, mystical experience is called macro dosing, and is the traditional, ancient practice.

Psilocybin mushrooms can be eaten fresh, dried, made into a tea, mixed with food, or ground into a powder and placed in capsules or mixed with chocolate.

An ancient recipe for preserving mushrooms is mixing dried psilocybin mushroom powder with honey.

If done properly, dried mushroom powder mixed with honey can be stored for many years without losing any potency.

After a few months, honey mixed with mushroom powder changes color from golden to indigo blue, and is called ‘blue honey’.

When ingesting psilocybin mushrooms, it is very important to prepare mentally, physically, and spiritually for multiple days leading up to the psychedelic experience for optimal effect.

Eating healthy, plant-based foods for three to four days before the trip, as well as fasting for at least 12 hours before ingesting the medicinal mushroom is good practice.

Preparing the environment in which one will have the psychedelic experience is important as well.

Cleaning, tidying up, and preparing music, incense, and anything else one would like to experience while under the influence of psilocybin before beginning is good practice.

Listening to mellow, melodic music is a key aspect to having a positive psychedelic experience, and preparing the playlist before beginning is important so one is not distracted during the trip.

An optimal setting for experiencing a psychedelic trip in is one that is quiet, mellow, safe, and relatively private.

Ideally, one will not ingest mushrooms in public places such as busy city environments, public parks, or on a public street.

It is good to have a ‘sacred space’ that is safe, private, and reserved exclusively for the individual or group ingesting the mushrooms.

However, many people use psilocybin mushrooms in large group events like music festivals, concerts, at crowded beaches, or at parties, and when doing this, one should practice techniques for reducing anxiety like breath work, humming a tune to oneself, or repeating a mantra to provide peace of mind.

Holding a crystal or a stick may also help provide peace of mind if one finds oneself under the influence of psilocybin in large crowds.

If one ingests mushrooms and finds that they are very anxious, thinking about unpleasant things, or generally not having a pleasant psychedelic experience, there are techniques one can practice to produce a more pleasant experience.

Singing to oneself, taking slow deep breaths, and putting ones hands on their own heart are helpful when experiencing anxiety during a psilocybin experience.

Finding a reliable and pleasant friend to share space with and avoiding unpleasant people are also very helpful if experiencing anxiety.

Sitting with a tree, a potted plant, or in a natural setting can be very calming while under the influence of psilocybin.

Mixing psilocybin mushrooms with other substances like cannabis and alcohol can potentially produce unpleasant results.

Ingesting cannabis while under the influence of psilocybin mushrooms will greatly intensify the psychedelic effects, and consuming alcohol while under the influence of psilocybin will greatly reduce the psychedelic effects.

A macro dose of psilocybin mushrooms will produce a psychedelic, mystical experience that will last approximately 6-12 hours depending on the ingestion method and amount consumed.

When macro-dosing psilocybin mushrooms, it is important to let go of expectations and be open to experiencing whatever comes up in the psychedelic experience.

Many people who have had traumatic experiences in childhood may re-visit memories of the trauma during the psychedelic experience, and many people report the ability to release and heal the mental distress they experienced in the past during a psychedelic trip.

Psychedelic experiences are the some of the most effective ways available to humans today to heal and restore mental well being.

Many people who suffer from addictions, post-traumatic stress disorder, behavioral disorders, and social anxiety have incredibly healing experiences with psychedelics like psilocybin mushrooms and report feeling the positive effects of a trip long after the healing session is over.

Psilocybin mushrooms can help suicidal people find purpose and meaning in their life, and have contributed to saving countless lives from suicide.

The mushrooms are miracle healers, and humans are still discovering how effective they are at healing a wide variety of diseases of the body and mind.

Psilocybin mushrooms are sacred plants, and deserve to be respected and treated with reverence.

As humans begin to understand our relationship with natural plant medicines in a deeper way, we will grow to become more capable healers and more conscious individuals with greater capacity to take care of each other, ourselves, and the planet on which we live.