How to Take Psychedelic Mushrooms 

Your Complete Guide to Safe and Transformative Journeys

Are you seeking guidance on how to take psychedelic mushrooms but don’t know where to start? 

You’re in the right place. 

In recent years, there's been a growing interest in alternative healing methods, particularly the use of psychedelic mushrooms. 

Whether you're curious about exploring consciousness, seeking relief from mental health challenges, or just interested in a new way to connect with nature, understanding how to take psychedelic mushrooms can be a transformative step. 

This guide will help you confidently navigate the different ways to take these powerful fungi, from microdosing to middoses and macrodoses.

How to Take a Psychedelic Mushrooms

Microdosing mushrooms: Subtle shifts. Profound effects. 

Microdosing involves taking a very small amount of psychedelic mushrooms, typically smaller than the usual recommended dose of 0.1 to 0.3 grams of dried mushrooms. 

This method is popular among those who want to experience the benefits of psilocybin without the full-blown psychedelic effects. 

It's a subtle way to improve mood, increase creativity, and enhance focus.

• Timing Matters

Take your microdose in the morning when your mind and upper chakras are open and most active. This sets a positive tone for the day.

• Mindful Consumption 

Gently grind up your medicine with your front teeth, holding it in your mouth for a couple of minutes before swallowing, avoiding the back teeth.

This allows the psilocybin to start interacting with your system immediately.

• Optional Methods 

If you don’t fancy the taste, you can mix the ground mushrooms into your morning coffee or chase them with lemon water. 

Learn how to Lemon Tek here. 

Microdosing is an excellent way to start if you're new to psychedelics.

It allows you to gently dip your toes into the experience, offering a feeling of hope or clarity that can be deeply grounding and reassuring.

Middoses and macrodoses: Journeying deeper

When you’re ready to dive deeper,

• middoses (0.5 up to 3 grams) and 
• macrodoses (3 grams or more) 

These doses offer more immediate intense experiences that can lead to more immediate profound personal insights and spiritual awakening. 

These doses are often used in therapeutic or ceremonial settings to explore consciousness, heal trauma, or connect with a higher power.

• Whole mushroom fruiting bodies  

Fresh or dried whole mushrooms are ideal.

If you grow them yourself, you'll have a fresh supply ready for your journey.

• Mushroom tea

One popular method is to make a tea.

Pour boiling water over the whole mushrooms (dried or fresh) and let it steep for about 10 minutes.

Once the tea is ready, you can eat the mushrooms as well, using the same mindful chewing technique as in microdosing.

Adding honey to the tea makes it more palatable and honors the ancient traditions.

• Chocolate Caution 

While some people enjoy mushroom chocolates, be aware that the heat used, even from a double boiler, in making them can dampen the intensity of the psilocybin.

If you prefer this method, ensure you don’t overheat the mushrooms.

• Intentional Consumption

The ancestors took their time with each mushroom, chewing slowly and deliberately, one at a time.

They used this time to set intentions for their journey, trusting and surrendering to the process.

Honoring the medicine and the ancestors who taught us about this sacred practice can deepen your experience.

• Honey as a Partner: 

You can also take the mushrooms with straight honey, which is a nod to the Mazatec relationship between the bees and the sacred mushroom sacrament.

Mind the Set and Setting

• Set 

Your mindset is crucial.

Before taking a large dose, cleanse your conscious awareness with positive thinking, meditation, and perhaps a social media and technology fast.

• Setting 

Your environment should be carefully prepared.

Plan for no distractions, set up soothing music, and choose activities that support your journey.

It’s wise to have a trip sitter, especially if you have a history of trauma. Ideally, this would be a licensed trauma therapist who specializes in psilocybin journeys.

What NOT to do

It’s important to avoid certain practices that can lead to discomfort or reduce the effectiveness of the mushrooms. 

One common mistake is grinding up the mushrooms and putting them in gelatin capsules. 

This drives me nuts!

While this might seem convenient, it bypasses an essential part of the digestive process.

Every mushroom should start in the mouth, where salivary enzymes begin to break it down. 

If you skip this step, you risk experiencing “mushy tummy,” which can feel like a gut bomb of the worst kind. 

Always allow the mushroom to interact with your mouth first.

And if you’re wondering “Well, doesn’t the gelatin capsule interact with the mouth?”

Yes, but the salivary enzymes in the mouth start working on the GELATIN…when the partially digested gelatin arrives in the stomach, the mushrooms are untouched by salivary enzymes. 

If you have a history of trauma and PTSD

Microdosing is a great way to dip your toe in the healing waters of psilocybin. 

Larger dose journeys CAN be very intense with a history of trauma. 

This is not to discourage you from psilocybin...

In fact, I will confidently say psilocybin IS the medicine for you if you have a history of trauma and PTSD...

Microdosing is just a gentler approach to the same end goal- to heal from trauma and PTSD. 

You've got this! 

Breathe and surrender

Regardless of the dose you choose, remember to breathe. 

The breath is a powerful tool for navigating any intense moments during your journey. 

It helps alchemize the energy, particularly if you have a history of trauma.

Trust in the process, and allow yourself to be guided by the wisdom of the mushrooms.

By following these guidelines, you'll be well-prepared to embark on your journey with psychedelic mushrooms. 

Whether you start with a microdose or dive into a macrodose, the key is to approach the experience with respect, intention, and an open heart.

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