We discussed magic mushroom microdosing here on The Psilocybe Philosophy blog about a year ago. Since then there are more and more questions on the best magic mushroom strains to microdose. Longtime readers will remember the post, which asked whether or not microdosing psilocybin can make you more creative even if it’s not one of the best shroom strains. The answer, for some very interesting neurological reasons, was yes – generally speaking. Here’s an up-to-date microdosing mushrooms guide on mushroom strains and effects.
Microdosing Mushrooms – Microdosing Magic Mushrooms Guide
Since publishing that post, psilocybe microdosing seems to have exploded in popularity. Even mainstream news outlets are discussing the practice, with everyone from athletes to stay-at-home moms chiming in about their undeniably positive and in some cases even transformative experiences. That’s a good sign for psilocybin advocates, because even a few years ago talking about how to microdose mushrooms would never have been discussed so openly.
In light of these recent events, we decided to revisit the topic. In today’s post, we’ll explore some of the following including topics such as what’s the best mushroom strain for microdosing options.
Microdosing Different Magic Mushroom Strains And Perspective
- Why magic mushroom microdosing has become so popular
- How many magic mushroom grams are generally in a microdose
- Why Golden Teacher magic mushrooms are a good choice for microdising
- How to microdose with B+ and why some people like it
- For good measure, a third microdosing psilocybin strain: PES Amazonian
You can also read and learn more about some of the strongest or most potent psychedelic mushroom strains you’ll find available online or in our spore store.
Why Microdose Psilocybe Mushrooms in the First Place?
Microdosing psilocybin mushrooms involves consuming a very small amount of the compound in jurisdictions where doing so is legal. The dosage is so small that the microdoser doesn’t experience the full spectrum of a psychedelic experience depending upon how you’re microdosing psilocybin mushrooms and the amount consumed – in fact, they should feel more or less completely “normal” (a baseline state).
The impact of microdosing magic mushrooms is thus described to be subperceptual and sometimes calming. The idea is to gain some of the benefits of psilocybin without having a full-on psychedelic experience. Microdosing advocates report feelings of calm, emotional balance, reduced anxiety, enhanced creativity, and boosted empathy by staying within guidelines on the best way to microdose mushrooms.
Magic Mushroom Microdosing Dosage, in Grams – What is a “Micro” Dose Anyway?
A microdose of psilocybin mushrooms is generally considered to be any dosage falling somewhere between 1/10th and 1/30th of a typical psychedelic experience inducing dose. Since many psilocybin advocates report having an active pyschedelic experience (that is, one that may involve changes in sensory perception, hallucinations, and so on) at about 3 grams per microdosing mushrooms dosage, a beginner microdoser may try taking 1/30th of that amount, or 0.1 grams. Some microdosers report better results with slightly more, up to 0.3 grams. Microdosers need to know how to microdose mushrooms safely.
Golden Teacher Microdosing: One of the Most Popular Psilocybin Mushroom Strains
Golden Teacher spores syringe cultivation can generate a very popular magic mushroom strain for microdosing. That’s because Golden Teacher, where legal, is widely available – but also because this psilocybin mushroom strain is well known for its mild effects. Since it has a low-yet-consistent concentration of psilocybin, it’s less likely that one would accidentally take too much. Remember, the point of microdosing is to have a subperceptual experience; the microdoser shouldn’t have an active psychedelic experience. For this level of dosage control, Golden Teacher is an ideal choice as one of the best magic mushroom strains for microdosing.
Reliable, Consistent, and Mild: The B+ Magic Mushroom Strain for Microdosing
Similar to Golden Teacher, the reason microdosers often prefer to use the B+ psilocybe cubensis spores strain is thanks to its generally mild effects. It isn’t a highly concentrated psilocybin strain (unlike, say, if you were to microdose Penis Envy or our very own Hero crossbreed magic mushroom strain).
The B+ magic mushroom strain for microdosing use has been consistently popular because this strain is often associated with feelings of calm and serenity, even with “active” (higher) doses. This, of course, isn’t true for everyone. A big part of microdosing effectively is finding the dosage and strain that works best for you personally, where legally allowed.
Is the PES Amazonian Magic Mushroom Strain Good for Microdosing?
The Amazonian psilocybe mushroom strain is sometimes suggested for microdosing. As with any strain, it really comes down to the preferences of the individual. This particular strain tends to be considered a bit more exotic and is prized by mycologists and researchers alike for its very large fruiting bodies (mushrooms) and aggressive colonization characteristics. Microscopists interested in seeing why a fungi has these features at maturity in the wild also have a great time studying its spores.
But does that make Amazonian cubensis spores a good candidate for microdosing? Advocates believe that it is because, like Golden Teacher and B+, the Amazonian strain isn’t as highly concentrated with psilocybin as other magic mushroom strains. In the next section, we’ll describe why this is a desirable trait.
Other Microdosing Magic Mushroom Strain Suggestions
As you’ve learned, one of the features a magic mushroom strain for microdosing should generally have is a lower or “milder” concentration of psilocybin—more isn’t always better! A lower concentration will allow microdosers to more accurately take the right amount of the mushroom.
Where to Buy Magic Mushroom Spores Online Legally
While microdosing magic mushrooms might be illegal in your area, studying psilocybin mushroom spores probably isn’t—amateur microscopists around the country enjoy studying psilocybin mushroom spores in 47 of the 50 states.
Cultivating magic mushrooms is illegal nearly everywhere. The only state with an exception to this rule is New Mexico, where growing magic mushrooms is legal as long as they aren’t dried or preserved in any way. This, of course, makes New Mexico a very popular destination for psilocybin microdosing advocates.
Having said that, it’s worth noting that the only states which prohibit the sale and possession of psilocybin spores are California, Georgia, and Idaho. If you don’t live in one of those areas, you can safely and legally buy magic mushroom spores online for research purposes from our Denver, Colorado company. To help you build out your home lab, we also carry a wide variety of high quality microscopy equipment.
➢ And of course you always want to know how to avoid a bad trip on magic mushrooms.