Psilocybin mushrooms, commonly known as shrooms, are hallucinogenic and contain the psychedelic compound psilocybin.

They have been used in religious ceremonies for millennia and more recently have been investigated for their potential therapeutic benefits.

“Shrooms” can produce euphoric feelings and possibly relieve mental health conditions.

However, there are some risks to be aware of, and only a few U.S. cities where use is legal.

Archeological evidence suggests that humans have been using “shrooms,”.

Also called magic mushrooms, for ceremonial and medicinal purposes for thousands of years.

Health Benefits of Magic Mushrooms, Effects, Risks, and Potentials

Magic mushroom spores
Glass jars — go for the wide-mouth jars (½ pint or 1 pint)
An incubator — you can buy an incubator or make your own
A fruiting chamber — you can buy one or make your own
Substrate — vermiculite & brown rice flour
Filtered or distilled water — tap water will contaminate your inoculum
Perlite — for water retention
A spray bottle — for keeping your substrate moist
70% Isopropyl alcohol cleaning solution — 70 percent works better than 90 percent
A lighter — Bic works, but I prefer using a Zippo so I can leave it on
Nitrile gloves — for sterility
Tinfoil
Measuring cup
Large mixing bowl
A pressure cooker or Instant Pot
Thermometer

Substrate — This is both the medium on which mycelium will grow, as well as its source of food.
Inoculation — The process of introducing the desired organism into its growing environment.
Mycelium — The underground body of the fungi made up of millions of tiny threads.
Sterilization — The process of killing all forms of life within a substrate through very high heat (>121°C).
Pasteurization — The process of killing most forms of life within a substrate through high heat (>70ºC).
Incubation — The period needed for the mycelium to grow and colonize a substrate jar.
Fruiting chamber — The container used to stimulate the growth of mushrooms (fruiting bodies).

Psilocybe Cubensis