What Are Magic Mushrooms?

Magic mushrooms (also commonly known as “shrooms”) are species of fungi that contain the hallucinogenic substance psilocybin. Shrooms are widely known for their psychedelic and hallucinogenic effects that they have on users. There are just under 200 known species of psilocybin mushrooms, and have a long history rooted in Central American spiritual and religious rituals. Over time a number of strains of these shrooms have become mainstream and made available throughout the world. The most common form that is available to consumers is magic mushrooms in their dried form.  

What are Dried Shrooms?

Dried shrooms are basically psilocybin mushrooms that have been cultivated to perfection and put through a drying process. The end result is a product that is ready to consume for its many therapeutic benefits. Magic mushrooms have been used to treat a wide range of conditions that include anxiety, depression, OCD, headaches and addiction. Magic mushrooms have only begun to make its way out of the shadows and into Canadian popular culture, and as time passes, more research is sure to show a much wider range of benefits. 

Different Magic Mushroom Strains

As previously mentioned, there are almost 200 different species of psilocybin mushroom. The most common strain by far is Psilocybin Cubensis, and the majority of shroom strains available are a subset of this popular mushroom. Belows is a list of some of the most common magic mushroom strains in Canada.  -Golden Teacher -Penis Envy -African Transkei -Albino Penis Envy -Amazonian Cubensis -Avalanche -B+ -Beanie Meanie -Blue Meanie -Brazillian Cubensis -Costa Rican Cubensis -Daddy Long Legs -Goldi Locks -Mexican Cubensis -Treasure Coast -Wollongong  

Magic Mushroom Potency Rating Scale

1 – Mildly Potent (Mexican) 2 – Moderately Potent (Golden Teacher, African Transkei, B+, Z-Strain, Brazilian) 3 – Potent (Cambodian, Wollongong) 4 – Very Potent (Penis Envy, Albino Penis Envy, Penis Envy Uncut) 5 – Extremely Potent (Blue Meanie)

How to Take Dried Magic Mushrooms?

Taking shrooms is as easy as popping them into your mouth and eating them. However, the taste can be a bit bitter to some, whereas others do not mind the taste in the slightest. For those who find dried shrooms to be unbearable to eat, a common solution is mixing them with regular food items. Just be sure that whatever you choose to mix actually would taste good with mushrooms. Another solution is to grind up the dried shrooms and brew it into a nice warm cup of tea.  

What are the effects of shrooms? What can you expect after consuming Magic Mushrooms?

  Magic mushrooms are commonly known to induce intense and out of this world experiences. If you know anything about shrooms, you would know that a full out shroom trip consists of intense hallucinogenic effects and mind altering experiences. Heavy sensations of euphoria rush throughout the body and reality bends in ways that are hard to put into words.  However, there are different levels of highs that can be reached, and some such as microdosing do not lead to any of the psychedelic effects normally associated with shrooms. There are also many other things that can influence how the psilocybin found in shrooms reacts to a particular user.  The effects of taking magic mushrooms will largely depend on a number of factors. First would be the amount of psilocybin taken. In most instances, the more psilocybin in the dose taken, the more intense the effects will be. The second factor determining the intensity of the effects would be the tolerance level of the user. For example, a seasoned shroom consumer who has been taking shrooms every week for the past year would most likely need a higher dose than a newcomer would.  Another closely related factor would be the body weight and the metabolic rate of the user. A 300 lb individual would likely need a higher dose than someone half their weight. Also, someone with a higher metabolic rate will likely burn through the high quicker, but the onset of the trip could begin earlier and be much more intense.  

Magic Mushroom Dosage Chart

Below is a breakdown of the different levels of magic mushroom highs, the range of recommended doses, expected effects, and the experience of the user suggested for an optimal experience.  It is important to note that the mushroom dosage chart is only a guideline and factors can affect the ideal dose such as body weight, metabolic rate and tolerance to psilocybin. When taking magic mushrooms for the first time, it is always best to start off small and give plenty of time before additional doses.   

Level	Dose (grams)	Effects	Experience
Microdose	0.05 to 0.25	Very Light	Medical
Mini-Dose	0.25 to 0.75	Light	Newcomer
Museum	0.5 to 1.5	Medium	Novice
Moderate-High	2 to 3	Strong	Experienced
Hero	3+	Intense	Professional

For a more in depth breakdown of all the effects associated with each level of magic mushroom high, please visit our MAGIC MUSHROOMS 101 guide in our LEARN section.  

What are the different phases of a Magic Mushroom Edible trip?

A typical magic mushroom experience can be broken down into four primary phases.  1 – The first phase is the step of actually taking the magic mushrooms 2 – Next comes the onset of the effects of psilocybin. It is at this stage that users start to notice the effects. It is important during this phase that you do not take any additional shrooms because you think they aren’t working. Give it some time since shrooms are known to take a bit to take effect in many cases.   3 – The third phase is the “high”, and is the main reason why people take shrooms 4 – At the final stage is the comedown. This is the period when your mind and body adjust back to reality. 

But what about “bad trips” from taking Shrooms?

 With the good comes the bad. I’m sure many of you have heard horror stories when it comes to shroom experiences. The good news is that shrooms are actually deemed relatively safe to humans when taking them responsibly; the key word being responsibly. Normally when negative side effects that lead to bad trips occur, there is overconsumption to blame. Either the user took too much at once, or took an additional dose without giving enough time for the first dose to kick in.  To prevent a bad experience, it is important to stick to recommended dosages and to never do heavy amounts of shrooms alone. Reality can become heavily distorted during intense trips, and being alone during these times can be very dangerous. It is therefore always recommended to take shrooms in a safe environment, and with others around. 

Do Magic Mushrooms interact with other medications?

The psilocybin found in magic mushrooms is known to interact with certain medications at times. For example, many psychoactive drugs such as Adderall, Xanax and Zoloft, can potentially interact with shrooms in a way to make those drugs ineffective.  It is therefore recommended that if you are on any medications, that you check with a physician before consuming shroom products. Magic mushrooms can be intense and caution should always be taken so that the most ideal effects can be experienced.  

What are some alternatives to dried magic mushrooms?

There are currently many shroom products on the market that act as an alternative to shrooms in their dried form. Some of the most popular include chocolate shrooms, shroom gummies, and shroom tea. For a lighter and more medicated approach, microdosing shroom capsules is ideal.   For a THC alternative, cannabis concentrates such as shatter, oil, budder, hash, live resin, distillates and vape cartridges are all great options. You can even try edibles such as chocolates, top THC weed gummies in Canada, capsules, basked goods, and more. For those looking for a product that does not cause intoxication, but provides many of the therapeutic effects associated with cannabis, CBD products are worth a shot. Unlike THC, CBD does not get the user high, but does provide a wide range of benefits. Some of the most common CBD products in Canada are CBD oil, CBD capsules, CBD vapes, CBD topicals and we even have CBD oil for dogs and cats. 

Where is the best place to buy shrooms online in Canada?

The best place to buy shrooms online is at cbdandshrooms.com, Canada’s #1 rated mushroom dispensary.  We have been in the mushroom industry for over a decade and have put together a selection of some of the most sought after shroom products in Canada. We offer the lowest prices guaranteed (we’ll match any lower price) and offer great deals and promotions for all to save on their favourite shroom products. You can also buy weed online from an online dispensary in Canada like Weedsmart or get same-day weed delivery in Vancouver and any other city. At CBDandShrooms, we are committed to providing the best experience possible, and to build long and lasting relationships with all of our valued customers.   Fore a complete Mushroom 101 Guide, check out our Learn section