Hallucinogenic mushrooms are mushrooms that have chemical components in their composition that are capable of causing narcotic effects in the body. One of the best known side effects of hallucinogenic mushrooms is their ability to alter reality. These effects, their intensity and duration depend on the concentration and the amount administered and can therefore vary.
In this article, we will try to shed some more light on the different types of hallucinogenic mushrooms. You will learn what hallucinogenic mushrooms are, what effects they have on the body, how to obtain hallucinogenic mushrooms, how to dry and store them, and what precautions you should take when handling them.
Types of magic mushrooms
It is likely that nature has produced other hallucinogenic mushrooms than the ones we will present here. However, our selection is of those varieties that are most commonly used. Each of these mushrooms has its characteristic peculiarities that you should know. Below, we will talk about the distinguishing features of 13 of them and how you can tell them apart:
Panama mushrooms
They are characterized by their fleshy stems and their broad, light brown caps, which are typical of South American mushrooms. They grow quickly and their narcotic effects are very strong, so caution is advised if you don't know how to safely ingest hallucinogenic mushrooms, are doing it for the first time, or don't know the exact source of the mushrooms.
Red Boy Mushrooms
They are very recognizable by their large bell-shaped caps. The Red Boy mushroom allows for easy collection of spores while being easy to clone. The "Red Boy" has very large fruiting bodies and impresses with its above-average potency.
Orissa India Mushrooms
They are extremely popular among connoisseurs, but their origin could hardly be more "curious", because they are often found on the feces of cows and elephants and are characterized by a very long stalk and a very wide cap, reaching the size of a man's hand.
They grow at an increasing rate, forming a large fungal family around the feces in the early stages of the reproductive cycle, and their ability to grow and reproduce gradually decreases. Artificially grown, however, the hats do not grow quite as large as they do in the wild.
Brasilia mushrooms
These mushrooms have a pleasant caramel flavor. They grow out with narrow caps, gradually developing their very characteristic and appetizing texture. Its stem length is noticeably longer than most comparable mushrooms from other South American countries. The mushroom grows very large and is easily recognized by the dense veil of its crown, which comes off as soon as the fruits are ripe.
B+ magic mushrooms
B+ magic mushrooms are among the greatest hallucinogenic mushrooms of all. The mushrooms originated from the Pacific coast of the United States and are known worldwide for their size, as well as their ease of cultivation.
These mushrooms leave their spores in the garden substrate, which germinate in the same field every year. B+ magic mushrooms are among the hallucinogenic mushrooms with the greatest reproductive capacity and are ideal for those seeking numerous, fast-growing specimens.
Penis Envy Mushrooms
Yes, their name sounds disreputable however the naming has a good reason: the stem of Penis Envy develops a very characteristic phallic shape, so the naming was based on the natural features.
The sub-variety known as Supa Envy is a further improved version with a much higher potency, a thicker stem and an appearance less reminiscent of the phalluses that Penys Envy follow in their shaping.
Mushrooms from Ecuador
Originating from the Ecuadorian highlands, these mushrooms are endowed with a high reproduction rate. The locals often take them to cleanse the spirit by boiling them to create broths that (as they say) purify the soul, or cut them into small pieces to eat that way.
However, if you do not know how to safely ingest these magic mushrooms, you should not even consider consuming them, certainly not in large quantities: Their narcotic effects are very strong, which is why they can only be recommended for experts in the field who know how to properly dry hallucinogenic mushrooms and how to reduce their strong side effects.
Mexican mushrooms
The Mexican variety is especially popular among beginners. the mushroom originates from Michoacán, the cradle of psychedelic mushrooms and is also known as the "mushroom of laughter". This mushroom ("Psilocybe Cubensis Mexicana") is delicate with thin stems and presents with a sandy color.
The side effects of hallucinogenic mushrooms of the Mexican variety are very mild in small doses, which is why they are so popular with the inexperienced. However, in higher doses, their psychotropic effects can also be very strong. For novices in the field of magic mushroom cultivation, this is probably the most famous variety, as they grow quickly and easily.
Golden Teacher Mushrooms
These, along with Mexican mushrooms, are the most popular among the inexperienced crowd. They are often used in shamanic rituals and are very recognizable by their yellow crown. Although they are commonly consumed worldwide, their consumption should also be done with caution. Again, it's the quantity that makes the difference.
The side effects of hallucinogenic mushrooms of the Golden Teacher variety can be unpredictable in large quantities, so extreme caution is advised, especially if you do not know how to safely ingest hallucinogenic mushrooms.
Amazon Mushrooms
Since growing hallucinogenic mushrooms is not always easy, many consumers buy Amazon mushrooms because of their size, in the superstition that the bigger they are, the better their reproductive capacity would be.
Although their flush is very potent, it is not the variety with the highest reproduction rate, as a number of very specific conditions must be met for it to develop and mature.
Koh Samui Thai Mushrooms
Until a few years ago, it was common to hear stories of tourists visiting Thailand and looking for places to buy the country's typical hallucinogenic mushrooms. The mushrooms they bought were used to make milkshakes, which the travelers consumed and which, they said, sent them into "miraculous" moments.
Some say they are the most mysterious of all hallucinogenic mushrooms because those who consumed them say it gave them a sense of inner peace they had never experienced before, a kind of miraculous astral travel they longed to repeat.
Cambodian Mushrooms
This is an ideal mushroom species for beginners, as it does not require any knowledge of cultivation, nor do you need to know how to dry the hallucinogenic mushrooms of this species, which makes it an ideal species for those who have no experience in growing and caring for mushroom fields.
It has a cap typical of Asian mushrooms, only it is slightly thinner. It was brought to the West for research and is now one of the most popular specimens.