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.
Can hallucinogenic mushrooms be found in Poland?
Hallucinogenic mushrooms are rare in Poland, although theoretically, they can sometimes be encountered. In practice, this mainly concerns the liberty cap (Psilocybe semilanceata), which indeed contains psilocybin and trace amounts of other psychedelic substances. These compounds are also found in Psilocybe cubensis, or the Cuban mushroom. This species is not found in Poland, but there is a possibility to legally purchase mycelium of its various strains in our online store Shroom.it. We offer special grow kits that contain spores without psilocybin. For this reason, they can be legally collected and studied by mycologists, provided that the development of fruiting bodies is not allowed. Psilocybin is present in the fruiting bodies.
Development in the natural environment
In Poland, hallucinogenic mushrooms are not only limited to the rarely seen liberty cap but are also relatively difficult to identify unambiguously. This is due to their specific appearance and coloration, which can resemble many other typical and common species. Many inedible mushrooms that do not contain any psychoactive substances have similar morphological features. Accidental consumption of liberty caps is rare, however, because mushrooms visually similar to them are seldom collected for consumption. More mistakes occur when seekers of psilocybin varieties encounter, for example, non-active Panaeolus species. In Poland, the liberty cap has favorable conditions for growth, as it is well-adapted to living in a temperate climate.
Psychoactive properties
Like the liberty cap found in Poland, psychoactive mushrooms encountered worldwide owe their properties to psilocybin. Consumption of this substance can cause relatively diverse experiences, depending on the dose used, environmental factors, or individual characteristics of the user. Psilocybin varieties have been known for centuries in various geographical regions, and their specific effects were commonly used in ancient societies and cultures. These mushrooms were used for both recreational and experimental purposes, as well as medical ones. The psilocybin content varies in different strains, which translates into different duration, type, or intensity of experiences related to changes in perception, consciousness, or perception of time and space.
Is it legal to cultivate, store, and consume hallucinogenic mushrooms in Poland?
Hallucinogenic mushrooms are not available for sale in Poland, and cultivating and possessing them on your own is illegal. However, there are no regulations concerning the mycelium of varieties with such properties in national legislation. Specially prepared grow kits available in our Shroom.it store are fully legal, so you can safely use them for research and collection purposes. Our products have been carefully prepared for hobbyists' needs and are stored under appropriate conditions. Cultivation of hallucinogenic mushrooms is legalize
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