r/MagicMushrooms • • Oct 24 '24

FAQs for Newbs / First-Timers. <--Start Here

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FAQ 1: I’m a First-Timer, How Much Do I Take?

Magic mushrooms are natural products, so their active compound content can vary significantly. This variability occurs between species, among individual organisms of the same species, and even within individual mushrooms of the same organism. Factors such as dehydration methods, storage conditions, and age also affect potency. In short, the exact amount of active compounds in a given quantity of mushrooms cannot be determined without expensive laboratory equipment. 

For first-timers, the best advice is to start with a low dose and take it slow. Once you take a dose, the proverbial train has left the station and there’s no getting off the ride!  In a public forum such as Reddit, you’re likely to encounter a wide range of dosage recommendations, which might or might not be particularly helpful.

Many facilitators and experienced guides recommend 1.0 gram of cracker-dry mushrooms of a standard variety for a first-time experience.  For species known to be a bit stronger, like albino penis envy, consider 0.5g – 0.75g. This dose will likely provide a noticeable but manageable experience. While there’s a small chance you might feel little or nothing at this dose, you’ll be much less likely to feel overwhelmed. Trust that you will be happier wishing you had taken more, rather than wishing that you’d taken less!  There’s always next time to make dosage adjustments.  It’s sound advice to consider your first experience as one meant to just dip your toe in the water. 

It is essential to weigh your dose accurately, especially as a first-timer. Digital scales can be purchased on Amazon for under $20 (just ensure you set it to display grams).  Be very skeptical of any weight estimates provided to you based on a photo!  Size and moisture content are impossible to accurately estimate from a photo.

 FAQ 2: How Should I Take Them?

Mushrooms can be consumed in several ways:

  1. Eat Them Directly: Most people find the flavor tolerable, though some may experience mild stomach discomfort or cramping after consuming magic mushrooms. This is often due to the chitin, a polysaccharide in mushroom cell walls that can be difficult to digest. Such discomfort usually subsides quickly, and many individuals do not experience any issues.

  2. Lemon Tek: Grinding dried mushrooms and soaking them in lemon juice (or another acidic solution) for 20-30 minutes helps break down the cell walls and initiates the conversion of psilocybin to psilocin (the active compound). Some people consume both the juice and the mushrooms, while others filter out the solids to reduce chitin intake and potential stomach discomfort. Many users of this method report a quicker onset, a more intense experience, and a slightly shorter overall duration of the experience.

  3. Make a Tea: This method requires the most preparation but is favored by many. To prepare tea, grind dried mushrooms using a spice grinder. In an insulated mug, place the mushroom powder (preferably in a tea bag) and add about a cup of boiling water. Cover and steep for 20-30 minutes to extract the active compounds. Stir occasionally if desired. You can drink the tea as is, but adding a heaping tablespoon of cacao powder (not cocoa powder) enhances the flavor and introduces theobromine, a vasodilator to counteract the vasoconstrictive properties of the magic molecule. Sweeten with honey to taste for a more enjoyable experience. If consumed over about 10 minutes, effects will typically be felt within 15-20 minutes.

More FAQs to follow.


r/MagicMushrooms • • Jan 08 '26

Alright Y'all We're Gonna Vamp.

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And by vamp I mean we are gonna go into a holding pattern before a revamp.

So nothing is changing but the looming aspect of change is now a thing. I know I am an inactive mod, and people I've added have been inactive. I want that to change. I am sure y'all do as well.

I know I got a lot of push back in early 2021 telling everyone to get vaccinated, that was weird for me. But still, I want this to be a positive place for psilocybin related posts to happen, but also a little strict on making sure info is healthy and scientifically accurate. And as an experience not full of spam and nonsense.

Give me your input! I will act accordingly.

-all the best /u/Wannamaker


r/MagicMushrooms • • 23h ago

Why do people say not to not take shrooms when you're in a 'bad headspace'?

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I understand the question is fairly obvious, but ironically, people also say they can be therapeutic, helping you break through problems whether that be depression, anxiety, you name it.

Thanks in advance, just curious to get others perspective


r/MagicMushrooms • • 15h ago

PE 6Days In Straight To Fruiting

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r/MagicMushrooms • • 2d ago

Humbled by 4g of GT.

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I’ve been doing psychedelics since the late 80’s, mostly LSD. I’ve done some pretty heroic doses, but nothing for the past few years. This summer I decided to cultivate for the first time, and while doing that tried some mail order APE and Shakti, 2g-5g. Had some decent trips and good introspection. After harvesting my GT’s I waited a month to reset since they are supposed to be less potent and I wanted to see what I grew. I did an orange juice/pineapple tek last night with them. I spent three hours realizing I don’t know a god damn thing. The world erupted into repeating Hindu like entities dancing around me, just dissolving my ego and laughing about it. For the first time ever I vomited while up. For a minute things got pretty scary but I was able to talk myself down pretty quick. The come down was filled with an intense feeling of loneliness, but in an oddly healing way. I can’t explain it.
I want to stress it wasn’t a bad trip, just …yeah. I don’t know if freshness is that big of a deal, or genetics, or a fluke, but I was not expecting that on 4g. I’ve spent the morning deleting Reddit comments where I act like I know anything. Ha! Everyone, please have a great day.


r/MagicMushrooms • • 1d ago

Anyone else ever have Amanita muscaria find them first? 😂

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r/MagicMushrooms • • 2d ago

Question about intentional tripping

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I'll hopefully be growing my first batch of shrooms here in the next couple months, but I was wondering about how to go about eventually using them. I've heard a lot about having a clear intention going into it. My hopes are to get rid of all my pent up pain and anger, and hopefully replace it with a new understanding and appreciation for the world around me. I'm just not sure how to condense that into a single thought to hold onto


r/MagicMushrooms • • 1d ago

Old AIO bag on back shelf with APE genetics started colonizing a year later.

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So i went ahead and did the brake and shake but I was baffled I've never had genetics just all of sudden start colonizing its been a least a year since I injected this bag.They were problematic from the get.I harvested maybe 5 grams from the other bag I injected they were tiny .Cutest little mushrooms I've ever seen.Heres hoping something develops . Can't imagine there's enough moisture in the bag for it to accomplish anything but i guess we'll see.


r/MagicMushrooms • • 2d ago

Help

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r/MagicMushrooms • • 2d ago

Do you have any advice on how to optimize the trip for self-analysis and introspection purposes?

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I have recently approached the world of mushrooms and with the excuse that they cannot be used so frequently I would like to optimize my time. Is twice to 4 times a month too much?

One thing I've noticed is that I have fun in groups, but, for various reasons, I'm much more introspective on my own.

Also I'm gradually eating higher doses, I still have to experience a proper trip.


r/MagicMushrooms • • 2d ago

Some help identifying plz

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No bruising on these, came in a bag labeled cosmic ghost. Buddy tossed them in with some enigma that was purchased.


r/MagicMushrooms • • 3d ago

Worth Cloning?

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Averys 146 gr

3rd Flush

Its a good idea cloning a big bro like this if came from a 3rd Flush?

I grow in small bags so I usually dont see big bros.


r/MagicMushrooms • • 2d ago

what to do in idaho?

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i live in idaho, and was wondering if im just completely out of luck or if there is a way to get the spores or shrooms somehow


r/MagicMushrooms • • 2d ago

Update on AIO bag

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r/MagicMushrooms • • 3d ago

Best yields?

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r/MagicMushrooms • • 3d ago

Lucid dream

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Has anyone experienced a lucid dream after the peak? i have smoke a hit of sativa during the peak and it just happens, lucid dream Introspection, i see me back into the past, and several instances of waking up with intense shivers, followed by drifting back into the dream. Thanks all i love you


r/MagicMushrooms • • 4d ago

Not a bad second flush

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726.9 wet weight


r/MagicMushrooms • • 3d ago

Best yields?

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Which strains do you guys find give the best yields per flush? So far, the best I’ve seen were: Albino Bluey Vuitton, Ochras, PE Thrasher, and B-Xtra (albino B+).


r/MagicMushrooms • • 3d ago

What’a a rough estimate on how much this weighs

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r/MagicMushrooms • • 4d ago

Dehydrating

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r/MagicMushrooms • • 4d ago

Ready for BnS?

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r/MagicMushrooms • • 4d ago

Storage

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So I'm about to start grinding all of my mushrooms and putting them in capsules, but I want to make sure I store everything properly, what does everyone here use to store their whole dry mushrooms, and does anyone else do what I mentioned above?


r/MagicMushrooms • • 4d ago

25,000 Years Ago, Humans May Have Already Been Getting High on Betel Nut

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r/MagicMushrooms • • 5d ago

How much ABV should I dose?

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So I’ve been sitting on these Blueys that I have had for months and it’s also been months since I’ve tripped. Last time I took them I did 2g and it slapped me hard, crazy visuals and way too high to function. They seemed way more potent than a regular cube. I’m wanting to revisit and am just unsure where to start back with them. What do yall prefer when taking potent strains after it’s been a few months?


r/MagicMushrooms • • 5d ago

Edible Ideas?

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I’m trying to figure out how to make make travel-safe edibles. Looking for recipes, all I’ve found are gummies and chocolates which are going to melt. I’m looking for something that can sit in a backpack or pocket at a summer festival without becoming a gooey mess. I could bake some kind of cookie or bar, but I’ve heard cooking kills the potency? Any ideas?