What Are Magic Mushrooms? - Nature's Open Secret

Magic mushrooms, while often associated with psilocybin mushrooms, are a wide variety of fungi. Magic Mushrooms are fungi that contain psychoactive compounds that can cause hallucinations and altered states of consciousness. While they have a long history of use in various cultures, magic mushrooms have gained increased attention in recent years for their potential to improve mental health and well-being.

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One type of magic mushroom that is lesser known but has gained some attention in recent years is Amanita Muscaria, also known as Fly Agaric. This type of mushroom is known for its distinctive red and white appearance and is typically found in coniferous forests in the Northern Hemisphere. In fact, some historians believe that humans have relied on its hallucinogenic properties for hundreds of years as a medicinal and religious aid. However, even with how common it is, something so prevalent in our culture has remained largely mysterious.

Behind The Magic

The active compound in Amanita Muscaria magic mushrooms is Muscimol, which is responsible for their psychoactive effects. Muscimol is a GABA agonist, meaning it activates the neurotransmitter GABA, which is involved in the regulation of mood and anxiety.

What are the Potential Benefits of Magic Mushrooms?

Magic mushrooms are not as well-studied as some other psychoactive substances, so the potential benefits are not fully understood. However, some people believe that magic mushrooms may include the following potential benefits and more:

• Reducing anxiety and stress: Some research has suggested that magic mushrooms, including Amanita Muscaria, may have anxiolytic (anxiety-reducing) effects, potentially making them useful in the treatment of anxiety disorders.
• Improving mood: Magic mushrooms, including Amanita Muscaria, may have antidepressant effects, potentially making them useful in the treatment of depression.
• Enhancing creativity and introspection: Some people believe that magic mushrooms, including Amanita Muscaria, may have a dreamlike quality and may be helpful for enhancing creativity and introspection.

It's important to note that the potential benefits of magic mushrooms are not fully understood and more research is needed to fully understand the effects of Muscimol and other compounds found in magic mushrooms.

Does No Psilocybin = Legal?
The popular Mycologist William Padilla-Brown has said: “Amanita are not illegal. (excluding Louisiana) A lot of people are utilizing amanita for microdosing and having entheogenic experiences on higher doses,”. The beautiful red mushroom is strikingly similar to the infamous "Mario Mushroom" and is very hard to miss in it's natural habitat of Siberia and Lithuania. 

Growing In Popularity 

Magic mushrooms, including Amanita Muscaria, are quickly gaining popularity due to their psychoactive compounds that can cause hallucinations and altered states of consciousness. Amanita Muscaria magic mushrooms, in particular, contain the compound Muscimol, which is thought to have a number of potential benefits, including reducing anxiety and stress and improving sleep.

Providing Safer Access

Trusted Mushrooms has spent years exploring the research and development of products derived from this magical mushroom, with the launch of the first legal Amanita Muscaria gummies, Denver's, released fall 2022 in the USA.

Note: Do not ingest untreated amanita muscaria (fly agaric) mushrooms. They are considered poisonous to humans in their raw state. All products available on Trusted Mushrooms have been processed beyond their raw state.