Download or read book Hallucinogenic and Poisonous Mushroom Field Guide written by Gary P. Menser and published by Ronin Publishing. This book was released on 2016-01-18 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hallucinogenic and Poisonous Mushrooms Field Guide tells how to find wild mushrooms in America. It is a hip-pocket field guide that presents 24 hallucinogenic mushrooms that grow in the USA and 8 poisonous species that they are confused with. A reliable reference for beginners, the Field Guide opens up the world of mycology in a clear and precise way. A compact course in mycology as well as a handy tool for the professional. Features: How to collect, identify and dry, useful keys and charts, Chemical qualities, genus and species information, over 30 color photos and 50 line drawings, taxonomy, and glossaries: Latin terms, macroscopic and microscopic characteristics.
Download or read book Occurrence and Use of Hallucinogenic Mushrooms Containing Psilocybin Alkaloids written by Christer Andersson and published by Nordic Council of Ministers. This book was released on 2009 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In some parts of the world mushrooms have had a central role in religious ritual ceremonies. Ethnomycological studies among the Indian tribes of Mexico - the Aztecs and the Chichimecas - revealed the mushrooms to be hallucinogenic. Chemists from a leading Pharmaceutical company took over, isolated and described the mushroom alkaloid psilocybin, that upon dephosphorylation after collection of the mushroom or in the human body, form psilocin that is the active hallucinogenic compound. For a long time psilocybin/psilocin was expected to become a constituent of psychedelic drugs useful for treatment of specific psychoses. As the effect of psilocybin/psilocin resembles that of LSD the isolated compound, as well as mushrooms containing the compound, became popular among recreational users of hallucinogenic drugs in Western America, and from there the habit of using these mushrooms have spread around the world. Psilocybin/psilocin is legally prohibited in many countries which usually treat the compound as a narcotic drug. Some countries also prohibit the use of some or all psilocybin-containing mushrooms. In this respect, the legal situation differs between Nordic countries. Although psilocybin-containing mushrooms are not what Nordic mushroom pickers are trying to find as food or food supplement, there is a risk, admittedly small, that these mushrooms accidentally will be collected. At the present situation, this may be a legal problem in some Nordic countries. This document aims at identifying when this might be the case without going into legal interpretations.
Download or read book Toxic and Hallucinogenic Mushroom Poisoning written by Gary Lincoff and published by Van Nostrand Reinhold Company. This book was released on 1977 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Magic Mushroom Explorer written by Simon G. Powell and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2015-01-30 with total page 199 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A visionary guide to safely using psilocybin mushrooms to tap in to the wisdom of Nature and reconnect humanity to the biosphere • Explores the ecopsychological effects of wild psychedelic mushrooms, including enhanced biophilia, expanded awareness, eco-shamanic encounters, and access to the ancient wisdom that binds all life on Earth • Examines the most recent scientific studies on psilocybin in the U.S. and U.K. • Details the author’s work to keep the use of psilocybin mushrooms legal in the U.K. and shows that an irrational rejection of scientific evidence underlies the harsh war against psychedelic states of consciousness Psilocybin, the active ingredient found in psychedelic mushrooms, is an invaluable natural resource for spiritually revivifying the human psyche and reconnecting us to the biosphere and the vast intelligence of Nature. Interweaving the most recent scientific studies in the United States and Britain, more than 25 years of sacred mushroom exploration, and behind-the-scenes details on the political wars against psychedelics, Simon G. Powell offers a guide to safely navigating and maximizing the healing and spiritual potential of psilocybin. Powell explores the ecopsychological effects of wild psychedelic mushrooms, including enhanced biophilia, expanded awareness, mystical visions, and eco-shamanic encounters. He reveals how the beings and otherworldly teachers common in psilocybin experiences are actually emissaries from our higher consciousness that emerge when the floodgates of perception have been opened. He shares vivid descriptions from many of his own psilocybin journeys and shows how the mushroom offers a path of return to the ancient wisdom binding all life on Earth, a wisdom conveyed through tutorial visions and higher modes of perception. Illustrating psilocybin’s healthful properties, now acknowledged by mainstream science, Powell describes his activism in the fight to keep psilocybin mushroom use legal in the U.K. and shows that an irrational rejection of scientific evidence underlies the harsh war against psychedelic states of consciousness. Laying the groundwork for a new relationship with our biosphere, Powell shows how the Earth’s psychedelic medicines can reconnect us to the spirituality and wisdom of Nature and bring the human race back from the brink of ecological and existential disaster.
Download or read book Shroom written by Andy Letcher and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2008-02-19 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Did mushroom tea kick-start ancient Greek philosophy? Was Alice's Adventures in Wonderland a thinly veiled psychedelic mushroom odyssey? Is Santa Claus really a magic mushroom in disguise? The world of the magic mushroom is a place where shamans and hippies rub shoulders with psychiatrists, poets, and international bankers. Since its rediscovery only fifty years ago, this hallucinogenic fungus, once shunned in the West as the most pernicious of poisons, has inspired a plethora of folktales and urban legends. In this timely and definitive study, Andy Letcher chronicles the history of the magic mushroom—from its use by the Aztecs of Central America and the tribes of Siberia through to the present day—stripping away the myths and taking a critical and humorous look at the drug's more recent manifestations. Informative, lively, and impeccably researched, Shroom is a unique and engaging exploration of this most extraordinary of psychedelics.
Download or read book Teonan catl written by Jonathan Ott and published by . This book was released on 1978 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Magic Mushrooms written by Peter Stafford and published by Ronin Publishing. This book was released on 2015-02-16 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the dramatic effects people experience when consuming psychoactive mushrooms. There are over 100 "entheogenic" fungi known to stimulate ecstatic states in curious seekers. Stafford recounts the known history of magic mushrooms, also called "sacred" mushrooms, and describes the interesting aspects of this extraordinary class of mind-changers. He tells how they are psychically relaxing and focusing, anc act as a catalyst to creative breakthroughs.
Download or read book Psilocybin Mushrooms written by Tyler Barrett and published by . This book was released on 2020-05-07 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How to improve your knowledge about Psilocybin Mushrooms even if you start from scratch! Psilocybin mushrooms (aka, "magic mushrooms" or "shrooms") are fungi containing psilocybin, a psychedelic compound that occurs naturally. More than 180 mushroom species contain psilocybin, or its psilocybin derivative. Psilocybin mushrooms have a long history of spiritual and religious use in Mesoamerican rituals and are among the most common recreational psychedelics in the United States and Europe. In medical settings, Psilocybin mushrooms have been used to treat a number of illnesses and conditionsincluding cluster headaches, obsessive-compulsive disorders, anxiety, depression, addiction and others. Some researchers are beginning to theorize that many of the beneficial effects of psilocybin on mental healthconditions can be attributed to its ability to "reset" a control system within the brain. Once overactive the Default Mode Network (DMN) was linked to depression and other mood disorders. It has been shown that psilocybin dramatically reduces DMN activity which has recently been related to its anti-depressant effects. Now you can finally learn more about psilocybin mushrooms and find new and interesting curiosities about this secret part of nature. In this book of Psilocybin Mushrooms, you will learn: The Fungi Life Cycle The Various Types of Mushrooms of the world The History of Psilocybin Mushrooms How to Grow Psilocybin Mushrooms Indoor Magic Effects explained The Nutritional Value of Psilocybin Mushrooms Treatment of Depression with Psilocybin Mushrooms. (Psychedelic Medicine) How to Cultivate Psilocybin Mushrooms Your current level of knowledge is not important. This book does not require any type of previous experience regarding hallucinogenic mushrooms and will accompany you to discover them. You will learn from the basics of hallucinogenic mushroom theory to a more advanced level. Some states of USA are finally realizing the potential of these natural products. There are numerous active and functional legal defenses regarding psilocybin which is and remains a natural element of our world. The decriminalization proceeds at a brisk pace. In any case, knowledge has no limits, stay tuned! It is time for you to explored additional uses and powers of this delicate gift from nature! If you want to learn more about Psilocybin Mushrooms, scroll up and click Add to Cart button.
Download or read book Your Psilocybin Mushroom Companion written by Michelle Janikian and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2019-11-19 with total page 143 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the transformational power of psilocybin mushroom with this all-encompassing guide to harnessing magic mushrooms safely and effectively. Thanks to cutting-edge research, the medical and mental health communities are rediscovering the transformative power of psychedelics. And among the psychedelics showing the most promise for opening and healing the mind is the psilocybin mushroom. This friendly, fact-packed companion to magic mushrooms offers a full guide to having the most successful and beneficial experiences—whether you’re a complete newcomer or have dabbled in psychedelics before. Author Michelle Janikian’s straightforward, matter-of-fact approach pairs the most up-to-date research with personal advice and experiences to provide a whole perspective of the pros, cons, and many possibilities of experimenting with psychedelic mushrooms. Whether you’re looking to try mushrooms for healing, personal or spiritual growth, out of curiosity, or for just plain fun, Your Psilocybin Mushroom Companion helps you prepare for every type of journey—from microdosing to full trips and even “trip sitting.” With this book, you’ll find it’s never been easier to use these sacred fungi safely and responsibly.
Download or read book Sacred Mushroom of Visions Teonan catl written by Ralph Metzner and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2005-07-25 with total page 382 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over 30 contributors share their expertise on the chemical, biological, cultural, psychological, and experiential dimensions of psilocybin mushrooms • Describes in vivid detail the consciousness-expanding experiences of psychoactive mushroom users • Provides firsthand accounts of the controversial Harvard Psilocybin Project, including the Concord Prison and Good Friday studies Teonanácatl was the name given to the visionary mushrooms used in ancient Mesoamerican shamanic ceremonies, mushrooms that contain psilocybin, the psychoactive agent identified by Swiss chemist Albert Hofmann, the discoverer of LSD. The rediscovery of these visionary mushrooms by the Mazatec healer Maria Sabina and mycologist R. Gordon Wasson ignited a worldwide mushroom culture that inspired the consciousness revolution of the 1960s. This book describes in vivid detail the consciousness-expanding experiences of psychoactive mushroom users--from artists to psychologists--and the healing visionary inspiration they received. It provides firsthand accounts of studies performed in the controversial Harvard Psilocybin Project, including the Concord Prison study and the Good Friday study. It describes how the use of the psilocybe mushroom spread from the mountains of Mexico into North America, Asia, and Europe by seekers of consciousness-expanding experiences. It also details how psilocybin has been used since the 1960s in psychotherapy, prisoner rehabilitation, the enhancement of creativity, and the induction of mystical experiences and is being studied as a treatment for obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD).
Download or read book Growing Wild Mushrooms written by Bob Harris and published by Ronin Publishing. This book was released on 2003-10-29 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This step-by-step guide introduces the beginning mushroom cultivator to everything he needs to know, from sterile culture procedures to indoor bottle gardens to indoor/outdoor compost gardens. Ten chapters cover equipment, growing media, compost, small indoor quantities, starting cultures, and incubation. Black-and-white line drawings and half-tones complement the 16 full color photos taken by the author, founder of the mail order business Mushroom People.
Download or read book The Psilocybin Connection written by Jahan Khamsehzadeh, PhD and published by North Atlantic Books. This book was released on 2022-04-05 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive guide to psilocybin mushrooms and their impact on our psychology, biology, and social development. How—and why—do psychedelics exist? Did psilocybin catalyze our early human ancestors’ social evolution? And how can an integral understanding of psychedelics quite literally change the world? In an ambitious and comprehensive look at psilocybin—and an inside look at how humanity co-evolved alongside "magic" mushrooms—Jahan Khamsehzadeh, PhD, explores our historical and ancestral relationship to psychedelics and presents new and exciting research about what psilocybin can mean for us today. Separated into three sections—Present, Past, and Future—The Psilocybin Connection advances our understanding of psychedelics in unexpected and original ways. Khamsehzadeh shares compelling research that suggests how naturally occurring psychedelics may have played an essential role in humanity's social, cultural, and linguistic evolution. Supported by archaeological evidence, neuroscience, and academic studies, he explores how mushrooms gave rise to art and expression, impacted spiritual experiences, and even spurred human brain development. Blending the most comprehensive and up-to-date synthesis of psilocybin research with stories of his own and others' psychedelic awakenings, Khamsehzadeh moves our understanding of the psychedelic mushroom forward toward a fresh, hopeful, and exciting future.
Download or read book Psilocybin Mushroom written by Gordon Grow and published by . This book was released on 2020-07-29 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you interested in the benefits of psilocybin mushrooms? Do you want to know its effect on your body? If yes, then this is the right book for you! While many people may not be familiar with the word psilocybin, they will almost certainly have heard of the mushrooms that it is a fundamental compound of. Psilocybin is naturally present in more than 200 different species of mushrooms and is a type of psychedelic prodrug compound. In other words, it is a key part of the mind-altering effects of magic mushrooms. The species of mushrooms that contain psilocybin are known as Psilocybin Mushrooms, although the most common street names are "magic mushrooms" and "shrooms." Their strength depends largely on the quantity of psilocybin. The most powerful of the psychedelic mushrooms include Psilocybe azurescens, Psilocybe semilanceata, and Psilocybe cyanescens. So, what's the relationship between psilocybin and magic mushrooms? Psilocybin is an active ingredient in this specific type of mushroom and is what distinguishes them from other mushroom species. When magic mushrooms are ingested, the body breaks down the psilocybin component into psilocin, which causes the hallucinogenic or mind-altering effects of the mushrooms. The main differences between psilocybin and psilocin are the chemical structure and their chemical stability - psilocybin is far more stable than psilocin, which starts to break down quickly when exposed to oxygen or heat. Both are key compounds in magic mushrooms. Yet the use of psilocybin goes much further than simply taking it in modern pop culture for recreational use. It is sometimes categorized as an entheogen and a way of reaching altered states of mind during meditation. It also is used in spiritual and religious rituals. This book covers the following topics: A brief history of psilocybin muschroom grow How to & why use psilocybin mushrooms? Tips on consumption Basic of cultivation From theory to action how to grow psilocybin mushrooms Legality And much more. Thanks to its presence in magic mushrooms, the effects of psilocybin are widely known, and it's most famous for its psychological alterations. The intensity of these changes and the duration of the effects depend on the species of mushrooms, yet the dosage of psilocybin, the environment the individual is in, and the overall state of the person's general mental well-being also play important roles. However, common characteristics of psilocybin use include the altered perception of time, in which minutes can feel like hours to the user. These feelings are the result of the effect the psilocin has on the serotonin receptors, which are responsible for controlling several biological and neurological processes such as anxiety, mood, cognition, and learning. Despite the myths and controversy that surround psilocybin, a perception largely shaped by magic mushrooms' status as an illegal drug in many countries, it has low toxicity and is generally considered to have a low harm potential. Lethal doses of psilocybin are extremely rare and often are linked to a combination of several factors. Nowadays, as well as recreational use, psilocybin is under the scrutiny of researchers, and its use as a medicine is creating exciting finds in the medical world. Ready to get started? Click "Buy Now"!
Download or read book Sacred Mushrooms and the Law written by Richard Boire and published by Ronin Publishing. This book was released on 2002-08-19 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sacred Mushrooms and the Law is the only book covering the legal landscape underlying psychedelic mushrooms. All federal and state laws concerning mushrooms are covered, and charts outline potential punishments.
Download or read book Occurrence and Use of Hallucinogenic Mushrooms Containing Psilocybin Alkaloids written by Christer Andersson and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 121 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Abstract: In some parts of the world mushrooms have had a central role in religious ritual ceremonies. Ethnomycological studies among the Indian tribes of Mexico - the Aztecs and the Chichimecas - revealed the mushrooms to be hallucinogenic. Chemists from a leading Pharmaceutical company took over, isolated and described the mushroom alkaloid psilocybin, that upon dephosphorylation after collection of the mushroom or in the human body, form psilocin that is the active hallucinogenic compound. For a long time psilocybin/psilocin was expected to become a constituent of psychedelic drugs useful for treatment of specific psychoses. As the effect of psilocybin/psilocin resembles that of LSD the isolated compound, as well as mushrooms containing the compound, became popular among recreational users of hallucinogenic drugs in Western America, and from there the habit of using these mushrooms have spread around the world. Psilocybin/psilocin is legally prohibited in many countries which usually treat the compound as a narcotic drug. Some countries also prohibit the use of some or all psilocybin-containing mushrooms. In this respect, the legal situation differs between Nordic countries. Although psilocybin-containing mushrooms are not what Nordic mushroom pickers are trying to find as food or food supplement, there is a risk, admittedly small, that these mushrooms accidentally will be collected. At the present situation, this may be a legal problem in some Nordic countries. This document aims at identifying when this might be the case without going into legal interpretations
Download or read book Psilocybin Magic Mushroom Grower s Guide written by O.T. Oss and published by Ed Rosenthal. This book was released on 2006-04-07 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the 1970s, two of the most influential thinkers of the psychedelic era gathered what was then known about psilocybin botany and culture and presented it in Psilocybin: Magic Mushroom Grower’s Guide. Writing under pseudonyms, the McKenna brothers provided simple, reliable, and productive methods for magic mushroom propagation, including black-and-white photographs that showed the techniques of the time. The development of more modern cultivation techniques does not eclipse the cultural contributions of this book. Philosophical asides, whimsical illustrations evoking the mystical nature of mushrooms, and speculations about the relationship of these organisms to humankind provide a lasting legacy. Truly the classic manual on home cultivation, the wisdom of Psilocybin: Magic Mushroom Grower’s Guide continues to inspire new students of psycho-mycology—and refreshes psychedelic memories for others.
Download or read book How to Change Your Mind written by Michael Pollan and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2018-05-15 with total page 481 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Pollan keeps you turning the pages . . . cleareyed and assured.” —New York Times A #1 New York Times Bestseller, New York Times Book Review 10 Best Books of 2018, and New York Times Notable Book A brilliant and brave investigation into the medical and scientific revolution taking place around psychedelic drugs--and the spellbinding story of his own life-changing psychedelic experiences When Michael Pollan set out to research how LSD and psilocybin (the active ingredient in magic mushrooms) are being used to provide relief to people suffering from difficult-to-treat conditions such as depression, addiction and anxiety, he did not intend to write what is undoubtedly his most personal book. But upon discovering how these remarkable substances are improving the lives not only of the mentally ill but also of healthy people coming to grips with the challenges of everyday life, he decided to explore the landscape of the mind in the first person as well as the third. Thus began a singular adventure into various altered states of consciousness, along with a dive deep into both the latest brain science and the thriving underground community of psychedelic therapists. Pollan sifts the historical record to separate the truth about these mysterious drugs from the myths that have surrounded them since the 1960s, when a handful of psychedelic evangelists inadvertently catalyzed a powerful backlash against what was then a promising field of research. A unique and elegant blend of science, memoir, travel writing, history, and medicine, How to Change Your Mind is a triumph of participatory journalism. By turns dazzling and edifying, it is the gripping account of a journey to an exciting and unexpected new frontier in our understanding of the mind, the self, and our place in the world. The true subject of Pollan's "mental travelogue" is not just psychedelic drugs but also the eternal puzzle of human consciousness and how, in a world that offers us both suffering and joy, we can do our best to be fully present and find meaning in our lives.
