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 The Psilocybin Mushroom Bible written by K. Mandrake and published by . This book was released on 2023-11-21 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This brand-new second edition of the best-selling The Psilocybin Mushroom Bible is the most comprehensive source of information on the market regarding mushroom cultivation, harvesting, and consumption. This book uses detailed, straightforward language and high-resolution color, step-by-step photos to ensure readers can understand and apply everything they need to know about growing mushrooms. The Psilocybin Mushroom Bible will teach readers the efficient, safe, and quick process of cultivating their own magic mushrooms. In 2015, The Psilocybin Mushroom Bible was the first new book on magic mushroom cultivation published since 2006. Since its publication, it has sold over 100,000 copies and has established itself as one of the most accessible, enjoyable, and informative books on the topic, with its authors directly assisting home growers through forums and courses in the years since. This new edition expands and revises the original, with brand new photos, "how to" photo essays, new chapters on both low tech and advanced growing methods, and additional indoor and outdoor techniques for new species. Processes include how to build containers and equipment at home and comprehensive instructions on multiple methods of producing magic mushrooms. This new edition also discusses current research on psilocybin as medicine, the recent decriminalization movements, as well as methods for consuming magic mushrooms, from simply eating them, to making tea or discreet pills, and even turning the mushrooms into delicious treats to be enjoyed with friends. The first edition of The Psilocybin Mushroom Bible was truly ground-breaking and this new edition not only expands on the previous topics with updated research but also provides new, in-depth information and methods that will ensure it continues to be the number one choice for anyone wanting to know as much as they want about psilocybin mushroom cultivation.

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 How to Change Your Mind written by Michael Pollan and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2019-05-14 with total page 481 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now on Netflix as a 4-part documentary series! “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.

Download or read book The Psilocybin Solution written by Simon G. Powell and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2011-06-23 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How psilocybin mushrooms facilitate a direct link to the wisdom of Nature and the meaning of life • Examines the neurochemistry underlying the visionary psilocybin experience • Explains how sacred mushrooms help restore our connection to the natural intelligence of Nature • Reviews the research on psilocybin’s ability to dispel anxiety in the terminally ill and its helpful effects on obsessive-compulsive disorder It has been more than 50 years since sacred mushrooms were plucked from the shamanic backwaters of Mexico and presented to the modern world by R. Gordon Wasson. After sparking the psychedelic era of the 1960s, however, the divine mushroom returned underground from whence it mysteriously originated. Yet today, the mushroom’s extraordinary influence is once again being felt by large numbers of people, due to the discovery of hundreds of wild psilocybin species growing across the globe. In The Psilocybin Solution, Simon G. Powell traces the history of the sacred psilocybin mushroom and discusses the shamanic visionary effects it can induce. Detailing how psilocybin acts as a profound enhancer of consciousness and reviewing the research performed by the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS), Johns Hopkins University, and the Heffter Research Institute on psilocybin’s ability to dispel anxiety in the terminally ill and its helpful effects on obsessive-compulsive disorder, he examines the neurochemistry, psychology, and spirituality underlying the visionary psilocybin experience, revealing the interface where physical brain and conscious mind meet. Showing that the existence of life and the functioning of mind are the result of a naturally intelligent, self-organizing Universe, he explains how sacred mushrooms provide a direct link to the wisdom of Nature and the meaning of life.

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 Decomposing The Shadow written by James W. Jesso and published by SoulsLantern Publishing. This book was released on 2013-06-19 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Decomposing The Shadow presents a psychological model for the experience of the magic psilocybin mushroom. It explores what the experience of this psychedelic medicine exposes to us about the nature of mind, emotion, society, psychospiritual maturity, and reality itself. This book is about facing the darkness within each of us, developing the courage of emotional honesty, and investigating how the unacknowledged aspects of self, the shadow, can make the grounds of personal growth fertile again. The psilocybin mushroom offers us the opportunity to experience life from a point of amplified emotional, psychological, and spiritual significance. It unlocks a perspective of self and other that is naturally occurring within us, but culturally suppressed to the point of nearly complete omission. When we begin to navigate the vastly novel experiences this substance can provide us, we further enable its potential for not only exposing, but healing the unconscious narratives that hold us back from being our fullest, most courageous, most honest self.

Download or read book How to Grow Psilocybin Mushrooms written by Leo Holden and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-12-28 with total page 62 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hallucinogenic mushrooms are just one of the many delights that nature spread throughout the Earth, for us to indulge into the blissful state of oneness and return with the knowledge of humility and gratitude for being part of this one special manifestation. They bring light unto the sacred interconnectivity of all life cells, dissolving code barriers and implementing a non-discriminative perception of reality. Some call it the revelation of God; others refer to it in more rational, scientific terms, as consciousness expanded to the limit of over-all clarity. For this reason, magic mushrooms have been considered sacred in all parts of the Earth, with cults and rituals devoted to them, revered with overwhelming respect for their mind-blowing capacity - portal to unknown universes, keepers of truth. Mushrooms like other hallucinogenic plants, used medicinally and ritualistically throughout our history, differ in effect from their chemically refined counterparts, by clearly establishing themselves as an enigmatic presence inside your trip scenario. A mystical guide usually projected as an archetypal figure of the collective unconscious, a spirit of Mother Nature that descended inside you to reveal her beauty, her wisdom and her laws. A universal soul contained in a seemingly plant organism. Here is a preview of what you'll learn: - PSILOCYBIN MUSHROOMS - GENERAL - PREPARATION - SPORE PRINT - PREPARING YOUR SPAWN - INOCULATION - INCUBATION - FRUITING - HARVEST

Download or read book The Psilocybin Chef Cookbook written by K. Mandrake and published by . This book was released on 2020-09-09 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The only psilocybin-focussed cookbook on the market. If you've mastered the art of growing mushrooms at home and have your growing method tuned in perfectly, or you've just got very good at foraging and have a reliable patch, you'll have an endless stream of psilocybin-containing mushrooms. But where do you go from here? What's the best method of extraction to minimize loss, and how can you stave off the dreaded nausea every time you dose? What's the deal with microdosing, and how do you do it safely? And if you want to put on a three-course dosed dinner for a few of your best friends, what are the best dishes to cook? All these questions are answered, deliciously, in The Psilocybin Chef Cookbook. Containing fifty recipes, eight different extraction methods, cocktails, drinks and more, The Psilocybin Chef Cookbook is the only psilocybin extraction and consumption guide you'll ever need. With photo-essays to illustrate each step of the extraction processes, largely vegan recipes and many that cater for gluten-free and sugar-free diets, this cookbook will be the staple of every psychonaut's kitchen. From the best-selling authors of the The Psilocybin Mushroom Bible: The Definitive Guide to Growing and Using Magic Mushrooms, this cookbook offers sound, evidence-based methods for psilocybin extraction as well as recipes honed from the author's years of working in professional kitchens, food writing and consulting in test kitchens--as well as their years of psilocybin experimentation. This indispensible guide is fully illustrated, with mouth watering full-color photos throughout. With eight easy-to-follow photo-essays showing you exactly how to master each extraction process, and an entire chapter dedicated to microdosing and how to do it safely and sanely, The Psilocybin Chef Cookbook teaches you how to be the psychedelic cordon bleu icon you've always wanted to be. Don't settle for choking down tea or munching down on dry shrooms; make every trip delicious!

Download or read book Psilocybin Mushrooms written by Ronald O'Neil and published by . This book was released on 2021-02-16 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Psilocybin Mushrooms" is for anyone who wants to understand the basics of magic mushrooms, their safe use and ways to cultivate them quickly, safely, and effectively at home. This book will guide you through different methods of cultivating psilocybin mushrooms and provide you with detailed step-by-step instructions on how to create your first flush at home" In detail, this book allows you to... - Get a comprehensive overview of magic mushrooms and feel comfortable to start your own mushroom experience - Learn everything about the biology of the psilocybin mushroom - Understand the essentials for your psychedelic journey and be prepared to get the most out of your trip - Gain insights about the pharmacology and effects of the psilocybin mushroom - Learn everything about the set, setting and the optimal dosage for an enjoyable and safe trip - Discover how psilocybin can help you through a journey of personal growth - Learn about the benefits of micro-dosing - Discover the basics for magic mushroom cultivation and gain the confidence to embark upon your own project And much much more...so what are you waiting for!?! Take the first step on your psychedelic journey right now!

Download or read book Psilocybin Producers Guide written by Adam Gottlieb and published by Ronin Publishing (CA). This book was released on 1997 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explains psilocybin production and extraction in clear and simple terms. Tells how to locate and gather mushrooms; develop stock cultures for inoculation; cultivate, harvest, and dry mycelium; extract active alkaloids; use existing cultures to seed new ones; set up large scale production; and how to fruit mushrooms from mycelia.

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 Psychedelic Medicine written by Richard Louis Miller and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2017-11-21 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explores the potential of psychedelics as medicine and the intersections of politics, science, and psychedelics • Explores the tumultuous history of psychedelic research, the efforts to restore psychedelic therapies, and the links between psychiatric drugs and mental illness • Offers non-technical summaries of the most recent, double-blind, placebo-controlled studies with MDMA, psilocybin, LSD, and ayahuasca • Includes the work of Rick Doblin, Stanislav Grof, James Fadiman, Julie Holland, Dennis McKenna, David Nichols, Charles Grob, Phil Wolfson, Michael and Annie Mithoefer, Roland Griffiths, Katherine MacLean, and Robert Whitaker Embracing the revival of psychedelic research and the discovery of new therapeutic uses, clinical psychologist Dr. Richard Louis Miller discusses what is happening today in psychedelic medicine--and what will happen in the future--with top researchers and thinkers in this field, including Rick Doblin, Stanislav Grof, James Fadiman, Julie Holland, Dennis McKenna, David Nichols, Charles Grob, Phil Wolfson, Michael and Annie Mithoefer, Roland Griffiths, Katherine MacLean, and Robert Whitaker. Dr. Miller and his contributors cover the tumultuous history of early psychedelic research brought to a halt 50 years ago by the U.S. government as well as offering non-technical summaries of the most recent studies with MDMA, psilocybin, LSD, and ayahuasca. They explore the biochemistry of consciousness and the use of psychedelics for self-discovery and healing. They discuss the use of psilocybin for releasing fear in the terminally ill and the potential for MDMA-assisted psychotherapy in the treatment of PTSD. They examine Dr. Charles Grob’s research on the indigenous use and therapeutic properties of ayahuasca and Dr. Gabor Mate’s attempt to transport this plant medicine to a clinical setting with the help of Canada’s Department of National Health. Dr. Miller and his contributors explore the ongoing efforts to restore psychedelic therapies to the health field, the growing threat of overmedication by the pharmaceutical industry, and the links between psychiatric drugs and mental illness. They also discuss the newly shifting political climate and the push for new research, offering hope for an end to the War on Drugs and a potential renaissance of research into psychedelic medicines around the world.

Download or read book Psilocybin Mushroom Handbook written by L. G. Nicholas and published by Ed Rosenthal. This book was released on 2006 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This well-illustrated book allows anyone with common sense, a clean kitchen, and a closet shelf to grow bumper crops of mushrooms. Besides step-by-step guides to cultivating four species of psilocybin-containing mushrooms, the book offers a wealth of additional information, including an introduction to mushroom biology, a resource guide for supplies, advice on discreetly integrating psychedelic mushrooms into outdoor gardens, and insights into the traditional use of psilocybins in sacred medicine. Also included are appendices with a summary of all included recipes.

Download or read book Psilocybin Mushrooms Psychedelic Mushroom Types and Their Safe Use Psilocybin Identification Book written by Hank Bryant and published by . This book was released on 2020-11-09 with total page 151 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The countryside is a mushroom hunter's paradise. Psilocybin mushrooms grow wild in so many places, just waiting to be found by a discerning eye. However, distinguishing psychedelic mushrooms from others, which are potentially dangerous, is not so easy. This book will guide you through your psychedelic journey, and ensure you're hunting for the right types of mushroom. In detail, this book will help you to... Gain a comprehensive overview of magic mushrooms and feel comfortable starting your own psychedelic experience Learn everything about the biology and life cycle of the psilocybin mushroom Gain insights into the pharmacology and effects of psychedelic mushrooms Discover facts and figures regarding magic mushrooms that you'll have never heard before! Understand the essentials for your psychedelic journey and be prepared in order to get the most out of your trip Learn everything how to set the scene for a safe and enjoyable trip, from the setting to the optimal dosage Discover how psilocybin can help you through a journey of personal growth Learn about the benefits of microdosing Discover everything you need to know about mushroom habitats and best foraging practices The best locations to get you started on the hunt for psilocybin mushrooms 7 Things to watch out for when you're searching for magic mushrooms Essential tools & equipment you should take on any foraging trip Explore psilocybin mushrooms of the world with confidence and safety Get to know the characteristics of different types of psychedelic mushrooms Get acquainted with the different strains that grow in your area Learn how to identify psilocybin mushrooms of the world Take the first step on your psychedelic journey. To get started, scroll up and grab your copy today.

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 Sacred Knowledge written by William A. Richards and published by Columbia University Press. This book was released on 2015-12-08 with total page 279 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sacred Knowledge is the first well-documented, sophisticated account of the effect of psychedelics on biological processes, human consciousness, and revelatory religious experiences. Based on nearly three decades of legal research with volunteers, William A. Richards argues that, if used responsibly and legally, psychedelics have the potential to assuage suffering and constructively affect the quality of human life. Richards's analysis contributes to social and political debates over the responsible integration of psychedelic substances into modern society. His book serves as an invaluable resource for readers who, whether spontaneously or with the facilitation of psychedelics, have encountered meaningful, inspiring, or even disturbing states of consciousness and seek clarity about their experiences. Testing the limits of language and conceptual frameworks, Richards makes the most of experiential phenomena that stretch our understanding of reality, advancing new frontiers in the study of belief, spiritual awakening, psychiatric treatment, and social well-being. His findings enrich humanities and scientific scholarship, expanding work in philosophy, anthropology, theology, and religious studies and bringing depth to research in mental health, psychotherapy, and psychopharmacology.