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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.
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.
A 2021 survey by YouGov found that 38% of Americans supported the legalization of psilocybin for therapeutic use, reflecting growing acceptance of psychedelic therapy.
How to Take a Psychedelic Mushrooms
Let's talk microdose
- 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.
According to the Global Drug Survey 2021, psychedelic mushrooms were considered the safest recreational drug, with only 0.2% of users seeking emergency medical treatment, compared to higher rates for other substances like alcohol or MDMA.
- 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.
Psychedelics, used responsibly and with proper caution, would be for psychiatry what the microscope is for biology and medicine or the telescope is for astronomy.
Stanislav Grof
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.
Magic mushrooms are simply the gateway to the inner self, a means of communing with the deepest parts of our consciousness.
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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)
offer more immediate intense experiences that can lead to 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.
A study published in 2020 by Johns Hopkins Medicine found that 71% of participants rated their experience with psilocybin as one of the most meaningful experiences of their lives, with significant reductions in depression and anxiety symptoms.
