Magic mushrooms

Psilocybin, the psychoactive compound present in certain hallucinogenic mushrooms, has been the subject of fascination and study for decades. One of the most intriguing phenomena related to these mushrooms is the blueing that occurs when they are handled or damaged. This color change in the mushroom flesh is often considered a visual indicator of the presence of psilocybin and other psychoactive compounds and is a topic of great interest to enthusiasts, researchers, and the curious alike. But be careful, because not all mushrooms of this type develop it, and there are mushrooms without psilocybin that do.

In this article, we invite you to discover what the phenomenon of blueing in magic mushrooms is, its relationship with psychoactive effects, the factors that influence it, and what it reveals about the chemistry and biology of these amazing mushroom species. However, let us tell you... it is a normal process and you should not worry at all!

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What is Lemon Tek?

In this post we want to delve into what is known as Lemon Tek, a revolutionary method with which to consume hallucinogenic mushrooms without suffering the hardships of flavor and texture; We will also try to discover why it is said that thanks to the Lemon Tek you get faster and more powerful trips with magic mushrooms.

To understand the benefits and drawbacks of psychoactive lemon juice, you must first understand what the ingestion of magic mushrooms entails and what synergy there is between Psilocybin, Psilocin, and lemon juice.

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In the vast and enigmatic world of mushrooms, there is one name that shines with a special brilliance: Paul Stamets. Known as a pioneer in modern mycology and a passionate defender of nature, Stamets has captivated the attention of scientists, environmentalists, and biology enthusiasts alike. His dedication to mushroom research and cultivation has not only unlocked some of the secrets of these mysterious organisms but has also shed light on their amazing potential to further the sustainability of the planet.

Through decades of tireless exploration and experimentation, Paul Stamets has transcended the conventional boundaries of mycology. His passion for mushrooms is not limited simply to his role in biodiversity but extends to their impact on human health, environmental restoration, and technological innovation. Through his pioneering work in mushroom cultivation and his tireless outreach work, Stamets has demonstrated how these seemingly simple beings can be catalysts for meaningful change in areas as diverse as medicine, agriculture, and bioremediation.

In this article we invite you to explore the life and legacy of Paul Stamets, focusing on his role as a mushroom grower and his contribution to understanding and harnessing the unique properties of these organisms. From his initial fascination with forests and their hidden inhabitants to his bold vision of a sustainable future in symbiosis with the fungal kingdom, we will dive into the inspiring world of Paul Stamets and his unwavering quest for a better world through mushroom cultivation.

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Terence McKenna, recognized as one of the most influential American thinkers of the 20th century, left a lasting legacy in the fields of psychedelia, philosophy, and the exploration of consciousness. With his bold approach and his passion for psilocybin mushrooms, McKenna challenged established convention and broke new ground in the field of the human mind.

In this article we will explore the life, ideas, and impact of Terence McKenna, who dedicated his life to unraveling the mysteries of existence, sparking the imagination of those who ventured into his fascinating world. You are invited!

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Today we are going to explain the instructions for the Growkits mushroom growing kits, a brand that offers one of the most sought-after varieties by growers and users around the world, the famous Copelandia Hawaiian, also known by the name Panaeolus Cyanescens.

So let's see how to use the Growkit of this popular variety, which, as you probably know, has a much higher psilocybin content than mushrooms of the Psilocybe genus, and which are characterized by their pale appearance and long, thin stems.

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After presenting you the instructions for the Tatandi mushroom growing kits, today we do the same with those from Innervisions, a brand that develops its kits for those who want to intervene more directly in the process while learning how to prepare their own mycelium reproduction medium and fruiting substrate.

The convenience of the Innervisions system is that you already have all the material you will need prepared and sterilized, ready to start working and achieve a fantastic harvest in a few weeks. Let's see how to do it!

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Today we present the growing instructions for Tatandi mushroom kits, a Spanish company that has quickly gained a foothold in the market thanks to its varied offer and the quality of its growing kits, which usually give great results. And to make sure that it will be like that, we are going to detail step by step how to carry out your cultivation so that it ends with generous fruitfulness.

As you will see, Tatandi offers cultivation instructions for both its conventional varieties and hybrids, such as White Rabbit or Treasure Coast Albino, something that is not common in other brands that offer similar products. Let's take a look below at how you should grow both types of Tatandi mushroom kits to maximize your chances of success.

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Growing your own mushrooms at home is simple, fun, and downright interesting, as it is a faster process than we are used to with cannabis and where we see truly spectacular changes in a few weeks, sometimes hours. If you have been interested in this exciting world before, you will surely know the different options you have, from buying an already inoculated mushroom cake, with which you only have to maintain certain temperature and humidity conditions, to acquiring spores and carrying out all the process yourself, something that we assure you is very gratifying and, why not say it, cheaper.

Today we are going to tell you how to prepare a syringe from a spore print, as well as the various options you have once you want to start reproducing them. Do you prefer to inoculate your spores in grain and reproduce solid mycelium in it? Or perhaps it seems less cumbersome to reproduce it in a vial or jar and get liquid mycelium, or even directly inoculate an already prepared substrate? The key to everything, we already tell you, are three basic factors: hygiene, hygiene, and hygiene.

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Psychoactive alkaloids are a group of chemical compounds found in various plants that have psychotropic effects in humans. Traditionally over the centuries, and as you may already know, this type of compound has been used by various cultures around the world for many different purposes, from medicinal to ritual and recreational.

Psychoactive alkaloids can act as stimulants, depressants, or hallucinogens and have various effects on the central nervous system. These effects can vary depending on the dose, the way of administration, the purity and the individual sensitivity of the person who consumes them. Today we are going to talk about two compounds of this class found in certain types of hallucinogenic mushrooms: baeocystin and norbaeocystin.

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Over the millennia, architecture has been a discipline that has constantly evolved to meet the needs of society. And it's not strange, since we all like having a roof over our heads! However, in recent decades a new variable has been added to this already complicated job, the sustainability of the elements used for construction, as well as that of the construction itself.

Partly thanks to this, a new discipline called mycotecture has recently emerged, which uses fungi and mycelium to build structures. This technique has gained popularity due to its many benefits, including its low cost, sustainability, and ability to create unique and functional designs. Today we want to invite you to explore mycotecture, its applications, and the future of this innovative construction technique.

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Since the most brilliant minds in Silicon Valley made micro-dosing of psilocybin fashionable, using sub-psychotropic amounts of this substance is an increasingly common practice among a wide range of people, regardless of their social status. And it is that the benefits reported by users are comparable (if not superior) to those of many drugs that are usually prescribed to treat, for example, depressive states.

Today we are going to teach you, step by step, how to prepare capsules filled with magic mushrooms rich in psilocybin in no time and in a really easy way. As you will see, you will not need a large investment and the process is really simple. Let's see it!

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We get it, after reading the title of this post you may have wondered "is today April Fool's Day or something similar?" Well no, as surreal as it may seem, researchers at the University of Bristol (University of the West of England) are conducting tests with computer motherboards where fungal mycelium is used for functions of conducting electricity and memory storage.

Indeed, what might seem like a joke or, directly, science fiction, is today a reality thanks to this team of researchers; In this article, we tell you what is known so far about this new application of mushrooms in the world of technology.

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Most of people have very associated the psychedelic trip with the image of the mushroom. This has an obvious and easy explanation since it is usually the most used means to perform them. Or not? Bearing in mind that the place in Europe where the most endogenous energy is concentrated is surely Amsterdam, we might think that more trips are made with truffles than with the magic mushrooms themselves.

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In recent years, whether we are talking from the point of view of self-knowledge, therapy, or simply having a good time, the interest in and consumption of hallucinogenic mushrooms has experienced a significant increase, as has home-growing this type of mushroom. However, there is something that every mushroom consumer fears: its terrible flavor and texture, which we are sure would not exactly fall within your top-5 gastronomic preferences. If you've tried them, you know what we're talking about.

For this reason, today we are going to propose several different ways to eat magic mushrooms, from really simple recipes to something more elaborate, so that you can fully enjoy the experience, camouflaging the powerful flavor of the mushrooms and without having the feeling of chewing a half-rotten cork stopper. Let's go to the kitchen!

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Bad trips within the psychedelic world are extremely intense personal experiences at the moment. If you don't know how to act, it could easily generate more anxiety, which will only make the situation worse. In this post, we explain the nature of these trips, what to do if you enter a destructive thought loop during the session and what products you can use to try to stop them.

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Tatandi is the new brand of hallucinogenic mushrooms that has entered the Alchimia catalog, and we have thought it'd be nice to dedicate them a post, both because of the peculiar way this company works and because of the extensive catalog they offer to their customers, all of which are available at our online store.

This company based in Spain began to make its way in 2014 based on research and studies on mycology, a tough work that slowly turned into products from which to make a profit: hallucinogenic mushroom kits. Today we present them to you in this article.

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