GUIDE TO DOSING
GUIDE TO DOSING MUSHROOMS
Against the backdrop of a North American medical system facing challenges and the alarming surge in depression and anxiety rates (a trend that’s been escalating, reaching 29.0%, nearly 10 percentage points higher than in 2015), a curious shift is emerging among young adults. As the modern pillars of healthcare often fall short, many are seeking relief in the ancient wisdom of our ancestors. For millennia, certain natural aids like cannabis and psychedelic mushrooms have been cherished for their therapeutic potential, providing both physical and mental relief to societies of old.
Today, young adults, in their quest for genuine healing, are revisiting these age-old remedies. Their hope? That the same fungi which sustained and healed our predecessors can offer a beacon of hope and relief in our contemporary, often tumultuous, world. This guide to dosing serves as an exploration into the realm of these potent fungi, aiming to demystify their use and potential in the modern era.
WHAT ARE PSILOCYBIN MUSHROOMS?
Psilocybin mushrooms, commonly known as “magic mushrooms” or “shrooms”, are a group of fungi that contain the psychoactive compounds psilocybin and psilocin. When ingested, psilocybin is broken down in the body to produce psilocin, which affects the brain and leads to hallucinogenic effects and altered perceptions of reality.
This guide will focus on how to use psilocybin mushrooms, how to dose them for different effects and how to take advantage of the intention, set and setting to create a healing experience for yourself. The doses mentioned below refer to dried mushrooms.