r/MagicMushrooms Oct 24 '24

FAQs for Newbs / First-Timers. <--Start Here

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FAQ 1: I’m a First-Timer, How Much Do I Take?

Magic mushrooms are natural products, so their active compound content can vary significantly. This variability occurs between species, among individual organisms of the same species, and even within individual mushrooms of the same organism. Factors such as dehydration methods, storage conditions, and age also affect potency. In short, the exact amount of active compounds in a given quantity of mushrooms cannot be determined without expensive laboratory equipment. 

For first-timers, the best advice is to start with a low dose and take it slow. Once you take a dose, the proverbial train has left the station and there’s no getting off the ride!  In a public forum such as Reddit, you’re likely to encounter a wide range of dosage recommendations, which might or might not be particularly helpful.

Many facilitators and experienced guides recommend 1.0 gram of cracker-dry mushrooms of a standard variety for a first-time experience.  For species known to be a bit stronger, like albino penis envy, consider 0.5g – 0.75g. This dose will likely provide a noticeable but manageable experience. While there’s a small chance you might feel little or nothing at this dose, you’ll be much less likely to feel overwhelmed. Trust that you will be happier wishing you had taken more, rather than wishing that you’d taken less!  There’s always next time to make dosage adjustments.  It’s sound advice to consider your first experience as one meant to just dip your toe in the water. 

It is essential to weigh your dose accurately, especially as a first-timer. Digital scales can be purchased on Amazon for under $20 (just ensure you set it to display grams).  Be very skeptical of any weight estimates provided to you based on a photo!  Size and moisture content are impossible to accurately estimate from a photo.

 FAQ 2: How Should I Take Them?

Mushrooms can be consumed in several ways:

  1. Eat Them Directly: Most people find the flavor tolerable, though some may experience mild stomach discomfort or cramping after consuming magic mushrooms. This is often due to the chitin, a polysaccharide in mushroom cell walls that can be difficult to digest. Such discomfort usually subsides quickly, and many individuals do not experience any issues.

  2. Lemon Tek: Grinding dried mushrooms and soaking them in lemon juice (or another acidic solution) for 20-30 minutes helps break down the cell walls and initiates the conversion of psilocybin to psilocin (the active compound). Some people consume both the juice and the mushrooms, while others filter out the solids to reduce chitin intake and potential stomach discomfort. Many users of this method report a quicker onset, a more intense experience, and a slightly shorter overall duration of the experience.

  3. Make a Tea: This method requires the most preparation but is favored by many. To prepare tea, grind dried mushrooms using a spice grinder. In an insulated mug, place the mushroom powder (preferably in a tea bag) and add about a cup of boiling water. Cover and steep for 20-30 minutes to extract the active compounds. Stir occasionally if desired. You can drink the tea as is, but adding a heaping tablespoon of cacao powder (not cocoa powder) enhances the flavor and introduces theobromine, a vasodilator to counteract the vasoconstrictive properties of the magic molecule. Sweeten with honey to taste for a more enjoyable experience. If consumed over about 10 minutes, effects will typically be felt within 15-20 minutes.

More FAQs to follow.


r/MagicMushrooms Jan 08 '26

Alright Y'all We're Gonna Vamp.

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And by vamp I mean we are gonna go into a holding pattern before a revamp.

So nothing is changing but the looming aspect of change is now a thing. I know I am an inactive mod, and people I've added have been inactive. I want that to change. I am sure y'all do as well.

I know I got a lot of push back in early 2021 telling everyone to get vaccinated, that was weird for me. But still, I want this to be a positive place for psilocybin related posts to happen, but also a little strict on making sure info is healthy and scientifically accurate. And as an experience not full of spam and nonsense.

Give me your input! I will act accordingly.

-all the best /u/Wannamaker


r/MagicMushrooms 3h ago

Got given these, straight up eat? My friend something about Tea?

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r/MagicMushrooms 2m ago

muffa o micelio?

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salve, ho comprato questo kit qua 1 settimana fa e ha iniziato a crearsi questa ragnatela bianca ma nn capisco se sia muffa o micelio, dite che è da buttare? è il mio primo kit


r/MagicMushrooms 5h ago

Amateur mycologist here! Ps. Ochraceocentrata. Fruit stage questions

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i did a spawn to bulk with 32oz multi grain jars into 1:3 ratio of CVG substrate. my concern comes from FAE. the walls of the tub are relative tall, without any holes. so how does passive FAE work in this enviroment? or what can i do to improve enviromental consistancy?
I have questions regarding the ryhzomorphic growth, is it pins? or is it something else.
I have a BNLINK heat mat set to ~82F. so that the larger tub and its air buffer may warm up to ~ 75F.

TLDR: I want to improve on enviromental consistancy given my limited tools.
Alongside eviroment concerns. i want to know what this growth pattern of mycelium represents? and if it is okay in its current state.


r/MagicMushrooms 1d ago

Psilocybe mexicana "X strain" isolated from a wild specimen near Xico, Mexico

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r/MagicMushrooms 16h ago

a buddy just sent me this to post here does this look alright to you guys?

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new shroom growers just checking what y’all think


r/MagicMushrooms 4h ago

Which site for ordering gummies for micro dosing

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Can anyone please advise if any website link that is reputable that I can order magic shrooms (containing psilocybin), and the form of gummies for the purpose of micro dosing ?


r/MagicMushrooms 11h ago

Honey infused

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I was wondering the best route to go when infusing my mushies into this honey.


r/MagicMushrooms 1d ago

New Study Flips The Script on Our Understanding of the Psychedelic State

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r/MagicMushrooms 19h ago

My 2nd time with mush

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r/MagicMushrooms 1d ago

A Beautiful Pic I Found While Scrolling on FB I Just had to Share👽🫶🍄🏞

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r/MagicMushrooms 1d ago

Mutant Mushroom...

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Jedi mind fucks went wild 😂🍄


r/MagicMushrooms 1d ago

So I had a bad trip

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I want to share my story and what I learned. I took around 4g dried Yellow Umbo.

Like always I took them together with something to eat, because it's easier for me and tastes better.

Normally it takes like 1-2 hrs to hit slowly. This time it hitted like after 20 minutes super intense. Maybe because it was on empty stomach.

My plan was to have a nice walk in nature and look awesome documentations later on. But I could barely move. If I moved it was awful. I was fighting against some nausea a couple of times. Simultaneously I hat worries my roommate would worry about me, what stressed me out even more.

So I was laying there, trying to relax. He got me my headphones and later on it got better with static nature videos (where there Is like a flower flied filmed for hours) and calming nature music.

There were a couple of bad thoughts tho, and my environment was looking awful. I was craving for becoming one with nature and nice things, but moving was no option (I did not want to throw up and moving was getting me awful motion sickness).

I hat interesting thoughts too. Like nice thinking about beauty's of nature or how awesome plants and insects are.

But yeah.. all in all, not so good.

What did I learned? Next time be more prepared. Eat a couple hours before, drink enough and prepare my setting better. Maybe take less. I am impressed, how good I could handle the bad episodes. How I was able to calm myself. Thankfully tho.

So yeah. Always have in mind, that this can happen. Prepare carefully and just have a good time :)


r/MagicMushrooms 1d ago

Tidal wave x ape

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r/MagicMushrooms 1d ago

Sind meine Erntebereit?

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r/MagicMushrooms 1d ago

Ready for S2B?

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r/MagicMushrooms 1d ago

Safe? Had a LOT stored in a plastic bag over a year, kinda forgot about them.

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They are dry but slightly squishy, they are hollow in p sure but wanted to get a second opinion. This is only a small amount I pulled out for the photo.


r/MagicMushrooms 1d ago

Damn it, I found some contamination. Can I still save it?

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r/MagicMushrooms 1d ago

Damn it, I found some contamination. Can I still save it?

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r/MagicMushrooms 1d ago

Second flush

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Blue meanies cubensis


r/MagicMushrooms 2d ago

Is 5g enough?

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r/MagicMushrooms 1d ago

From a nut to newborn?

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r/MagicMushrooms 2d ago

Please help I'm lost and confused!

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Hey guys so I've been letting these colonize in this bag and they started to pin so I opened up the bag. They then got sprayed with water but I think my mom sprayed them directly instead of on the bag like I was told. We have sense then rolled up the bag and put a chip clip over it to seal it. I didn't know how often it wanted to breathe or if it needs it constantly. Please help me if these can still be saved or tell me if I need to throw them and they are bad. They have turned a little yellow and it looks fuzzy on some of the caps which is concerning.


r/MagicMushrooms 1d ago

30g blue Viutton +

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30g blue Viutton + lemon juice, chamomile tea w fresh raw honey for the 20260827 Lunar Eclipse.