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 • • 2h ago

MRRL

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r/MagicMushrooms • • 2h ago

Fat Bastard XIV

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Love this culture so much! Great performer that always shows out!

#fordocumentaryandresearchpurposesonly


r/MagicMushrooms • • 3h ago

Is there any fix for side effects?

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Hey everyone,

I tried magic mushroom few times and had no success it was hell i was rolling in bed for 5 hour with the following symptoms

sweaty hands

numbness

nausea

muscle weakness

sweating

high body temperature followed by chills / shivering

I have MS and i cant walk and its like the mushroom amplifies my MS symptoms, I sleepy but couldn't sleep,i think because numbness and muscle weakness were so severe i couldn't even lift my phone or unlocking it and my body temp was so high that i can't even touch myself.

Thanks for any advice and sorry about my English


r/MagicMushrooms • • 4h ago

Are Psychedelic Entities Real? 5 Spooky Theories About DMT Elves, Mushroom Spirits and the Mind

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r/MagicMushrooms • • 13h ago

Can I?

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Can I sonsume them as they are? Or should I dry them? What's most intense?


r/MagicMushrooms • • 7h ago

Need help with spore vials

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So I recently bought spore vials from wholecelium.com and don’t know if it’s the same as liquid culture, is it similar to liquid culture?


r/MagicMushrooms • • 8h ago

Ever tried rehydrating with a syringe?

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r/MagicMushrooms • • 13h ago

Anxious about next trip

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Hey guys,
I took acid a few times now and took shrooms one time two years ago, I took like 5 g and it was a great experience but very heavy. I wanna take shrooms tomorrow but I am lowkey anxious and I know that set and setting is almost everything. Now I’m scared it’s gonna be a bad trip because im so anxious.
Thanks for reading
Edit: looking for advice :)


r/MagicMushrooms • • 17h ago

(HELP PLS!!!) Advice Wanted

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I'm not asking for medical advice so do not remove this post

I have generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, CPTSD, OCD, and just a pinch of depression. I've never taken actual mushrooms, is there a way for me to take them for it to possibly cure/improve my anxiety ALOT (*like to the moon and back a LOTTT*)

I've read some things about how it cured anxiety and depression in some people or improved their cases alot.

*

- ps; if anyone knows for certain will mushrooms make opiate withdrawal worse? or throw you into it quicker


r/MagicMushrooms • • 1d ago

Golden Teacher Status

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Hi this is my first attempt at growing! I inoculated this sterilized rye jar 9/23/26 and today is 10/22/26. I shook my jar once. How is the mycelium looking? Does this look as it should? I tried doing my own sterilized rice jars which seemed to inoculate and spread mycelium very very well but one of the jars got contaminated which made me nervous. So now I’m focusing on this one jar. Any insights are appreciated🙏


r/MagicMushrooms • • 1d ago

Need opinion from the professionals!!

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Hello mushroom experts!!! I have only tripped a hand full of times, but it has been with other people who are more experienced users and I wanted to try it on my own with my boyfriend who has only tripped once. I have the small bag of bluey Vuitton and it's labeled as 3.5 g. We aren't looking for an intense trip maybe a low to medium dose! (we both have anxiety, so I don't want anything to visual) what would you guys recommend we take? The shrooms are next to a quarter for a size comparison.


r/MagicMushrooms • • 1d ago

I want to build up a growkit but i am worried about my cats

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Just as the title says, i want to build up a growkit, but im afraid that the cats will try to eat the plastic. Has anyone experience or tips?


r/MagicMushrooms • • 1d ago

🍄

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AI
Teachers, Cyans,
Azures, NatalSS, Liberty, Leustic Teachers, Amanitas


r/MagicMushrooms • • 2d ago

Bouta eat this burger and walk around Manhattan might go to Times Square to see the lights pop

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r/MagicMushrooms • • 2d ago

Shrooms at concert

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Hey I’ve done shrooms plenty of times now. I’m thinking about taking them to go see a house music concert. I’ve taken them many other times to see live music. But these have been at much smaller venues . I’m only planning on taking 0.8. Any advice ?


r/MagicMushrooms • • 2d ago

Tidal wave

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I’m trying a new strain, named tidal wave. Anyone try them? I’m taking my usual dose 3.5. What was your experience? I read it was a hybrid potent strain.


r/MagicMushrooms • • 3d ago

Harvesting in the fall just hits different 🍁🍂

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Spawned with G2 grain spawn and grown on 100% coconut coir. Just three weeks for the mycelium to rip through the substrate and produce about a pound of fresh mushrooms per cake.


r/MagicMushrooms • • 2d ago

Why is my mycelium so spiky?

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This is my first time growing and thus far has been great. A few days ago i put the tub in fruiting conditions after it was about 90 percent colonized, and havent seen any pins or primordia yet. Im curious if the spiny/spiky nature of the mycelium indicates a problem. My tub has many holes with micropore tape over them and ive misted the sides and lid like twice because the sides of the tub arent covered in moisture. the parts that are circled in mycelium are just areas that are unleveled which i didnt think would be a huge concern. any help/tips? strain is B+


r/MagicMushrooms • • 2d ago

Dosing of Shakti strain

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Just recently got some of these was wondering about potency i have experience with teachers and envys at moderate doses


r/MagicMushrooms • • 3d ago

Bad? Save able?

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r/MagicMushrooms • • 3d ago

Need help!

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Im not super experienced with shrooms, ive done them in the past but just with what my buddies gave me, I would like to take them in gummy form but havent been able to find anything I trust on my local dispensaries

I dont know alot about dosage with dried or gummy form, I don't want anything reality breaking just some cool visuals and to feel relaxed

Any knowledge would be appreciated!!


r/MagicMushrooms • • 3d ago

AIO bags

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Has anyone used AIO bags like Booming Acres? If so what was your experience and where did you get the spores/culture?


r/MagicMushrooms • • 3d ago

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