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.
What properties do psychoactive mushrooms have?
Psychoactive mushrooms owe their characteristic properties primarily to psilocybin, which is one of the main chemical compounds found in their natural composition. It is its presence that makes the cultivation, possession, and sale of hallucinogens illegal in Poland. However, national regulations do not apply to the spores of mushrooms from this group, as they do not contain psilocybin at this stage of development. For this reason, you can legally purchase them in our online store Shroom.it, where we offer high-quality mycelia for hobby and research purposes.
The effects of psilocybin
Psilocybin is a natural chemical compound that, when delivered to the body, transforms into the pharmacologically active psilocin. Psychedelic mushrooms also contain other substances with hallucinogenic properties. The experiences after consuming them focus in various ways on altering the perception of time, space, colors, or sounds. These mushrooms can induce mild visual hallucinations, including perceiving and experiencing physically non-existent phenomena. Hallucinogens also increase the intensity of various sensations during direct interaction with the environment. According to specialists, the substances they contain do not cause psychological or physical addiction. However, improper or long-term use of psychedelic mushrooms causes certain side effects, including various unpleasant experiences. This risk increases especially when consumed together with alcohol or other psychoactive substances.
Hallucinogenic experiences
As current research indicates, many environmental factors influence the specificity and intensity of experiences after consuming psychedelic mushrooms. Both the age, emotional state, and personality of the user, as well as the dose taken, are of significant importance. Psilocybin mushrooms are currently illegal in Poland, but over the millennia, they have found their application in many cultures around the world. Ancient civilizations used them to achieve altered states of consciousness, pursue self-knowledge, induce euphoria, or experience spiritual encounters. Psychedelic mushrooms are characterized by varying contents of psychoactive substances, so it is impossible to unequivocally predict the potential duration and type of sensations achieved after consuming them.
Can you accidentally come across psychoactive mushrooms?
Psychoactive mushrooms occur naturally in various regions of the world. Many species can be easily confused with those that have no hallucinogenic properties or are even inedible. However, cases of their unintentional consumption are rare, as potential foragers are aware of the morphological similarities between individual mushrooms. For mycology enthusiasts, we recommend the grow kits offered in our store, which are sets containing substrate overgrown with mycelium. You can legally possess them in Poland, provided you do not allow the development of fruiting bodies. Their use is therefore limited to collecting and microscopic observations.
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