Amanita Muscaria Trip Report: 'I Became the Earth Itself'

The Fly Agaric or Amanita muscaria is by far the most recognizable mushroom in the world. Its iconic red cap with white dots is known around the world as a classic “toadstool”. In popular culture it is associated with Christmas/Santa Claus, Vikings in a berserker rage, and as a trippy mind altering mushroom (Through the Looking Glass/Alice in Wonderland). However, not all the popular assumptions made about this mushroom are true. . In my most recent podcast episode I debunk some of the most comm

Amanita muscaria is a mycorrhizal mushroom that grows around the world. It is both toxic, tr!ppy, and edible depending on how you process it! They contain ibotenic acid, a potent neurotoxin than can be decarboxylated into muscimol via low pH and heat. . Eating the mushroom raw will lead to severe GI upset and potentially worse symptoms - please ignore any trolls in the comments saying you should eat them raw. When boiled twice in water (as depicted in my video) you can dilute out the toxin, maki

Paul Stamets finds and identifies a non-edible mushroom, Amanita gemmata. Accurate mushroom identification is an important part of safe foraging. You should always take a reliable mushroom field guide with you on your fungal adventures. Want to learn more about responsible foraging? Check out the blog on our site! #responsibleforaging #mushrooms #amanita #paulstamets | Fungi Perfecti