Psilocybin mushroom – consequences of consumption and hallucinogenic properties. How to identify psilocybin mushroom

The content of the article

• Types of psilocybin mushrooms
• Psilocybin mushroom – how to determine
• Psilocybin mushrooms – where they grow
• Psilocybin mushroom – effect
• Psilocybin mushrooms – consequences of consumption

A plant is also known as hallucinogenic mushrooms; mentions of such substances were already 6-9 thousand years ago. African shamans, priests of the Aztecs, Mayans, residents of India, other southern countries used them in rituals. Now mushrooms of this species are recognized as drugs, which are similar in effect to LSD and are prohibited for storage, cultivation in Russia.

Types of psilocybin mushrooms

This is a group of inedible specimens that have two main alkaloids in their composition – psilocybin, psilocin. The first is destroyed in the intestine, turning into psilocin, which has a 2 times lower level of toxicity. There are such varieties around the world, but most types of psilocybin mushrooms are found in America. Of those that grow in Europe, one can distinguish the view “Sulfur head.” The following are considered popular:

• Panaeolus cyanescens;
• Hyphaloma cyanescens;
• Psilocybe semilanceata;
• Conocybe tenera;
• Panaeolus subbalteatus.

Psilocybin mushroom – how to determine

Every person who is going to the forest should know how to identify a psilocybin mushroom. This will protect you from the negative effect and help to avoid unpleasant consequences from consumption. There are no edible mushrooms in this group. Appearance, as a rule, is easily recognizable:

1. Hat psilocybin fungi yellow, olive, red.
2. The surface is dry or watery. This characteristic depends on the place of growth, microclimate.
3. The upper plate grows to the leg or descends along it.
4. Psilocybin fungi have grain-shaped, ellipsoidal spores, usually brownish-purple in color with different shades.
5. The leg has a cartilaginous structure.

Psilocybin mushrooms – where they grow

Hallucinogenic fungi grow, as a rule, everywhere. You can meet them in meadows, pastures, fields, wastelands or parks, sometimes along the edges of roads among grass. As a rule, they meet large groups in one place. If you are interested in where psilocybin mushrooms grow, you can find them on high-quality soil, but they rarely grow on manure. On well-irrigated land are found in large groups. The season for hallucinogenic mushrooms begins in late August, lasts until January (if there is no snow), but more often until late November.

Psilocybin mushroom – effect

A relatively complete picture of the effects of psychedelic fungi was received by scientists at Imperial College London. There, a study was conducted that revealed that an alkaloid from the composition, when it enters the bloodstream, immediately tries to reach the brain, purposefully attacks neurons of 3 areas of the organ, which causes a person significant, irreparable harm. The action of psilocybin fungi is aimed at the following departments:

• lumbar convolution (back);
• lumbar gyrus (front part);
• medial prefrontal zone.

The last point is a special area of ​​the brain. It always works, even when a person is resting or thinking about nothing, he functions 20% faster than the rest of the body. All information and news flows are collected by the MPZ, combined into a single whole, form a unique picture of the world for each person. Under the influence of psilocin, the neurons of this part of the brain are almost completely turned off, metabolic, mental processes slow down. Because of this, the worldview changes abruptly, a dramatic shift in reality occurs:

• hallucinations;
• depersonalization;
• fits of rage;
• loss of consciousness;
• panic attacks;
• perception of color, illumination changes;
• a tendency to violence may appear;
• speech coordination is disturbed;
• visual susceptibility;
• distortions of space and time;
• impaired perception of speed;
• negative emotions;
• unusual visions;
• increased auditory susceptibility.

The front part of the lumbar gyrus wags on the formation of a depressive state; in a bad mood, this area is excited. Magic mushrooms inhibit the neurons of this area. For this reason, their reception improves mood, helps get rid of anxious, negative thoughts, but this effect does not always work. The closest to the sensations is the use of psychedelic mushrooms similar to LSD, but the latter has a 2-fold longer duration of exposure. Psilocybin fungi affect each one differently..

Psilocybin mushrooms – consequences of consumption

Addiction after the first use of psilocybin fungi or irreparable changes does not occur. The way out of the psychedelic trip is painless, severe withdrawal symptoms do not occur. Sometimes there is an unusual “afterglow” – a person experiences for several days, guided by emotions that dominated during the use of psychedelics.

The harm of psilocybin fungi is noticeable with a systematic long intake. Noticeable changes in the human psyche are occurring, paranoia and behavioral disorders appear, which can lead to personality destruction. Serious damage is caused to the kidneys, cardiovascular system, intestines, stomach. Only mental dependence develops, no physical dependence. The treatment is carried out according to the traditional complex with a psychotherapist.