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The Role of Magic Mushrooms in Indigenous Healing Practices

From healing ceremonies in Mesoamerica to the veladas of Mazatec Indians, psychedelic shrooms have always been crucial in the realm of indigenous heal... Read more

Fungus Freddy February 12, 2023

Exploring the Mystical and Spiritual Aspects of Magic Mushrooms

The effects and psychedelic use of psilocybin mushrooms aren’t a recent phenomenon. Their mystical properties have a long history in many ancient cu... Read more

Fungus Freddy February 6, 2023

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The Potential Therapeutic Benefits of Magic Mushrooms

The modern world isn’t easy on the mind, and shrooms carry a promise of helping us cope. The therapeutic benefits of magic mushrooms are entering pu... Read more

Fungus Freddy February 6, 2023

Microscopy Techniques for Identifying Magic Mushroom Spores

Magic mushroom spores are a marvel under a microscope. These fungal cells offer a fascinating insight into the fifth kingdom. Microscopic analysis let... Read more

Fungus Freddy January 29, 2023

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The Science of Magic Mushroom Spores: A Guide for Researchers

Fungal caps and stems are superstars, but they’re not the only part of this organism worth exploring. Magic mushroom spores are equally (if not even... Read more

Fungus Freddy January 28, 2023

When to Use Spore Syringes vs. Spore Swabs

Mycological terms can confuse a newbie. One of the first examples relates to samples they might study: spore syringes and swabs. These two terms refer... Read more

Fungus Freddy January 23, 2023

Dried psilocybe cubensis on black backfround with Psilocybin formula, flat lay. Magic shrooms Golden Teacher, spiritual experience. Emerging from the shadows in society.

The History and Evolution of Magic Mushroom Research

Magic mushroom research has come a long way since our ancestors discovered the psychedelic compound. From its spiritual properties to groundbreaking a... Read more

Fungus Freddy January 20, 2023

Dark chocolate, lemons, and magic mushrooms

The Relationship Between Magic Mushrooms and Chocolate

Decadent, delicious chocolate has impacted humankind for more than four millennia. The mind-bending, medicinal properties of psilocybin have similarly... Read more

Fungus Freddy December 16, 2022

The History of How Some Mushrooms Became “Magicˮ

Why do certain fungi like Golden Teacher mushrooms have hallucinogenic properties while others don’t? Experts in the field estimate that more th... Read more

Fungus Freddy November 18, 2022

Where to Find Psilocybin Mushrooms in the Wild

Psilocybin mushrooms are leading the revival of psychedelics worldwide. In recent years, several states and countries have even started campaigning to... Read more

Fungus Freddy October 14, 2022

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