Psilocybin (4-phosphoryloxy-N, N-dimethyltryptamine) and psilocin are chemical compounds derived from certain types of dry or fresh hallucinogenic fungi found in Mexico, South America, and the southern and northwestern United States. Psilocybin is classified as indole alkylamine (tryptamine).
There are more than 180 species of mushrooms that contain the chemical psilocybin or psilocin. Like peyote (mescaline), hallucinogenic mushrooms have been used in local or religious rituals for centuries. You can browse at https://mungus.com/product-category/mushrooms/ if you are looking for the best mushroomcollection in Canada.
Both psilocybin and psilocin can also be produced synthetically in the laboratory. It has been reported that street bought psilocybin is actually another type of fungus that has been linked to LSD.
Methods of Using Psilocybin
The "magic mushroom" has long, thin stalks that can appear white or gray and are covered with dark gill covers on the underside. Dried mushrooms are usually reddish brown in color with isolated areas of almost white.
Mushrooms are swallowed by mouth and can be made into tea or mixed with other foods. Mushrooms can be used as fresh or dry produce. Psilocybin has a bitter and unpleasant taste.
With each dose of psilocybin, there can be a "bad trip" or an uncomfortable or even terrible experience. In general, dried mushrooms contain about 0.2% to 0.4% psilocybin and only traces of psilocin.
Dosages and their effects can vary widely depending on the type of fungus, method of preparation and individual tolerance. It is difficult to determine the exact type of fungus or the number of hallucinogens that each mushroom contains.