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  Trichocereus bridgesii

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  Trichocereus bridgesii is a distinctive cactus commonly known as the Bolivian torch or blue torch. It belongs to a specific group of such plants collectively called San Pedro, in which one of the main alkaloids is mescaline with psychoactive properties. These cacti were used by indigenous tribes of Bolivia during various rituals and ceremonies, and according to experts, they have been known for over three thousand years.

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  Hallucinogenic Mushrooms in Poland

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  Hallucinogenic mushrooms are not particularly common in Poland. Species classified as psychedelic must contain certain substances that exhibit psychoactive properties. These include especially psilocybin, which is illegal in Poland. This compound has a significant impact on senses, perception, consciousness, and mood, which is why it generates great interest among mycologists. In practice, the chances of encountering real hallucinogenic mushrooms in Poland are quite low.

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  Lophophora williamsii

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  Lophophora williamsii is a species of stem succulent cactus, also known as peyote or William's button cactus. This perennial plant originates from the deserts of Mexico and Texas, and its popularity stems from its content of compounds with psychoactive properties. Peyote is most abundant on limestone and clay soils. Its characteristic feature is yellowish or pink flowers, which somewhat resemble prickly pear and open during the day.

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  Hallucinogenic mushroom spores

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  Spores of hallucinogenic mushrooms function as their reproductive cells, which in natural environments develop in closed structures and burst upon reaching maturity. Consequently, they are released outside, allowing them to be dispersed by water, wind, or living organisms. Hallucinogenic mushrooms primarily include varieties of Psilocybe cubensis, also known as the Cuban psilocybe. Their spores differ from each other in various parameters and growth conditions.

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  McKennaii

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  McKennaii is a popular strain of the Cuban psilocybe, also known as psilocybe cubensis. These mushrooms belong to the group of so-called hallucinogens, due to their psychedelic properties caused by the presence of a specific substance - psilocybin. In Poland, their possession is illegal precisely because of the presence of this compound. However, this substance is not present in the mycelium of this strain, which can be legally purchased for hobby purposes.

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  Psychoactive Mushrooms

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  Psychoactive mushrooms are a very specific group of organisms, which includes various species with unique properties. Consuming them even in minimal doses can induce hallucinogenic effects, resulting from the presence of certain chemical compounds. These mushrooms are also known as psychedelic or psilocybin mushrooms. The effects caused by substances contained in hallucinogens can be quite diverse, but they have a significant impact on perception, mood, consciousness, orientation, or memory.

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  Magic Mushrooms in Poland

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  Hallucinogenic mushrooms are not very common in Poland. For a given species to be classified as psychedelic, it must contain substances exhibiting specific psychoactive properties. These include psilocybin, which is illegal in Poland and affects consciousness, mood, perception, and senses. Due to such effects, magic mushrooms arouse considerable interest among local hobbyists and collectors.

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  Psilocybin in Mushrooms

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  Psilocybin in hallucinogenic mushrooms is the substance primarily responsible for their psychoactive properties. There are quite a few species worldwide containing this specific chemical compound. An example could be the Cuban psilocybe, or Psilocybe cubensis. In addition to psilocybin, which has a hallucinogenic effect on the nervous system, it also contains psilocin.

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  Psilocybe cubensis spores

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  Psilocybe cubensis spores are the reproductive cells of this interesting mushroom species. Their natural development process takes place in special closed structures called sporangia, which crack open upon reaching maturity. This way, they release reproductive cells to the outside, which are then transported to other locations by wind, water, or other living organisms. Spores of individual varieties of this mushroom differ slightly from each other, including in their developmental conditions.

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  Growkit with instructions

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  A growkit with instructions is an exceptionally practical solution for collectors, hobbyists, and amateur mycologists. Such a kit contains not only a substrate colonized with mycelium of a selected variety and necessary accessories but also a complete set of information regarding the rules of their use. In Poland, growkits are fully legal as long as they are not used to develop fruiting bodies. Their application is strictly hobby-oriented, which is why they can be used for conducting, for...

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  Which grow kit to choose?

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  Which grow kit to choose? This is a question often asked by people who are just starting to get interested in mycology. A kit of this type contains a special substrate overgrown with mycelium of a specific variety of psychedelic mushrooms. A grow kit can be legally purchased and possessed for observational, research, and collector's purposes, and the choice of a specific kit is determined by various factors.

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  Mycelium in store

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  Mycelium in the online store is available in the form of a growkit, which is a set with substrate overgrown with it and additional accessories for collectors and researchers. In Poland, the sale, purchase, and possession of psilocybin mushrooms in this form is legally permitted, provided that fruiting bodies are not allowed to develop. You can observe the mycelium under a microscope and gather various important information based on this, which fascinates mycologists.

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