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Z Strain Mushrooms: Effects, Cultivation, and More

Posted: 3/7/2022

The origin of this fast-growing mushroom may be shrouded in underground lore—but cultivators still love reliable fungus. [...] Read More... The post Z Strain Mushrooms: Effects, Cultivation, and More appeared first on DoubleBlind Mag.

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Psilocybe ovoideocystidiata: The Ohio Valley Shroom Taking Over the World

Posted: 2/23/2022

In the era of prohibition, even mycologists can have their shrooms taken away—let’s hope they remembered to name them first. Read on DoubleBlind. [...] Read More... The post Psilocybe ovoideocystidiata: The Ohio Valley Shroom Taking Over the World appeared first on DoubleBlind Mag.

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Magic Truffles vs. Mushrooms: What’s the Difference?

Posted: 2/3/2022

Blue-bruising fruiting bodies aren’t the only gifts of the Psilocybe—some of the best treasures are hidden underground. [...] Read More... The post Magic Truffles vs. Mushrooms: What’s the Difference? appeared first on DoubleBlind Mag.

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Psilocybe allenii: The Bay Area Shroom No One Can Recognize

Posted: 12/8/2021

Meet Psilocybe allenii, the mushroom that evaded even skilled mycologists for decades. Read on DoubleBlind. [...] Read More... The post Psilocybe allenii: The Bay Area Shroom No One Can Recognize appeared first on DoubleBlind Mag.

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Top 7 Weirdest Mushrooms on the Planet

Posted: 11/19/2021

They ooze. They smell. One tastes like fried chicken. One looks like a donkey’s you-know-what. Meet the seven weirdest mushrooms on the planet. Read More... The post Top 7 Weirdest Mushrooms on the Planet appeared first on DoubleBlind Mag.

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Mushroom Tinctures: A Complete Guide to an Age-Old Medicine

Posted: 11/10/2021

Have you ever wanted to learn how to make mushroom tinctures? Now’s your chance. [...] Read More... The post Mushroom Tinctures: A Complete Guide to an Age-Old Medicine appeared first on DoubleBlind Mag.

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Psilocybe subaeruginosa: Australia’s Most Famous Magic Mushroom

Posted: 11/4/2021

Is the most potent Psilocybe from down under? Meet Psilocybe subaeruginosa, Australia's favorite mind-bending mushroom. Read on DoubleBlind. [...] Read More... The post Psilocybe subaeruginosa: Australia’s Most Famous Magic Mushroom appeared first on DoubleBlind Mag.

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Doing Shrooms Alone: The Art of Tripping Solo

Posted: 10/15/2021

There's an art to doing shrooms alone. Here’s how to find your way through hyperspace. Read on DoubleBlind. [...] Read More... The post Doing Shrooms Alone: The Art of Tripping Solo appeared first on DoubleBlind Mag.

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Can You Develop a Tolerance to Shrooms?

Posted: 10/1/2021

Tripping too often can result in diminishing returns. Tolerance to shrooms develops faster than you think. Read more on DoubleBlind. [...] Read More... The post Can You Develop a Tolerance to Shrooms? appeared first on DoubleBlind Mag.

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How To Come Down From A High: Navigating the Downslope of a Trip

Posted: 9/21/2021

Psychoactive experiences can be both mentally and physically taxing—here's how to come down from a high with grace. Read on DoubleBlind. [...] Read More... The post How To Come Down From A High: Navigating the Downslope of a Trip appeared first on DoubleBlind Mag.

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What Happens When Dogs Eat Shrooms

Posted: 9/14/2021

Stumbling, howling, pupils dilated—and then they go back for more? Watch what happens when dogs take shrooms. [...] Read More... The post What Happens When Dogs Eat Shrooms appeared first on DoubleBlind Mag.

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What Do Shrooms Taste Like?

Posted: 9/7/2021

What do shrooms taste like? Well, it's safe to say that they're an acquired taste. Learn how to make them delicious on DoubleBlind. [...] Read More... The post What Do Shrooms Taste Like? appeared first on DoubleBlind Mag.

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How Much Shrooms Should a Beginner Take?

Posted: 9/3/2021

So, you’d like to dive into the wide world of shrooms—welcome! Tripping with psilocybin mushrooms can yield many rich insights. As the psychedelic renaissance continues to blossom, tripping with psilocybin is an increasingly sought-after experience. Currently, psychedelic mushrooms are being studied for their capacity to help people with addiction, intractable depression, end-of-life anxiety, and other [...] Read More... The post How Much Shrooms Should a Beginner Take? appeared first on DoubleBlind Mag.

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The Tragic Story Of Magic Truffles: The Elusive Wild Psilocybe

Posted: 8/31/2021

The discovery of magic truffles (Psilocybe tampanensis) starts in a mobile mycology lab and ends with a cold case. [...] Read More... The post The Tragic Story Of Magic Truffles: The Elusive Wild Psilocybe appeared first on DoubleBlind Mag.

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The Stamets Stack: Can Microdosing Really Change Your Brain?

Posted: 8/25/2021

The Stamets Stack is a microdosing protocol designed to enhance cognitive ability—but what do we really know about it? [...] Read More... The post The Stamets Stack: Can Microdosing Really Change Your Brain? appeared first on DoubleBlind Mag.

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The Rise of Shroom Slang and the New Language of Tripping

Posted: 8/24/2021

Tripping. Flipping. Ego Death. Confused by the shroom slang of today? We'll catch you up on the basics. Read on DoubleBlind. [...] Read More... The post The Rise of Shroom Slang and the New Language of Tripping appeared first on DoubleBlind Mag.

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Something

Posted: 8/23/2021

something scrambled out of me at least I thought it was out of me it could have been into me very fast very sly dirty breath’d assassin   spiders ants                earthworms I witnessed being dissected by my brothers and crane flies I tried   but never managed to capture whole   such fey stupid [...] Read More... The post Something appeared first on DoubleBlind Mag.

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Blue Meanies Mushrooms: A Guide to the Potent Panaeolus cyanescens

Posted: 8/17/2021

There are few fungi as potent as Blue Meanies mushrooms —or with so many names. A mycologist clears the confusion. Read on DoubleBlind. [...] Read More... The post Blue Meanies Mushrooms: A Guide to the Potent Panaeolus cyanescens appeared first on DoubleBlind Mag.

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What’s a Substrate? The Best Growing Mediums for Potent Mushrooms

Posted: 8/11/2021

The world of mycology has its own vernacular, terms which can seem quite confusing. What’s a mushroom substrate, for example? Or mycelium? Even the word “mycology” itself can be considered jargon, as it’s often used among mushroom growers. To the average person, however, the term may sound like a pseudoscientific designation—or just complete gibberish.  The [...] Read More... The post What’s a Substrate? The Best Growing Mediums for Potent Mushrooms appeared first on DoubleBlind Mag.

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Blue Bruising Mushrooms: What Causes The Color?

Posted: 8/4/2021

The cause of the bluing reaction in psychedelic mushrooms baffled scientists for decades. German researchers finally cracked the code. [...] Read More... The post Blue Bruising Mushrooms: What Causes The Color? appeared first on DoubleBlind Mag.

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Psilocybe cyanescens: A Mycologist’s Guide to Wavy Caps

Posted: 7/27/2021

Wavy Caps may grow by the hundreds on a pile of wood chips—but are they really as potent as they’re made out to be? A mycologist dives into the history and science of Psilocybe cyanescens [...] Read More... The post Psilocybe cyanescens: A Mycologist’s Guide to Wavy Caps appeared first on DoubleBlind Mag.

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Mushroom Spores and The Wild Ways They Work

Posted: 7/23/2021

The not-so-humble mushroom spore can fling into the air with rocket force and still produce trippy mushrooms—here's how. Read more on DoubleBlind. [...] Read More... The post Mushroom Spores and The Wild Ways They Work appeared first on DoubleBlind Mag.

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Salvia Trip: The Basics

Posted: 7/5/2021

Salvia is related to the herb sage, but you won’t get the same experience from smoking its non-psychedelic cousin. That’s because the sage in your spice rack doesn’t contain the terpene known as salvinorin A, which gives the plant its hallucinogenic effects.  Those effects are why salvia has been used for centuries in spiritual ceremonies [...] Read More... The post Salvia Trip: The Basics appeared first on DoubleBlind Mag.

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Are Mushrooms Legal in California? Thanks to COVID-19, Shrooms Will Remain Illegal —For Now

Posted: 4/24/2020

The movement to reform America’s outdated drug laws hit a big snag this week as the activist group Decriminalize California was forced to end its campaign to decriminalize psilocybin mushrooms due to COVID-19.  To get its initiative on the state’s 2020 ballot, Decriminalize California needed to gather nearly 625,000 signatures by April 21. The campaign’s [...] Read More... The post Are Mushrooms Legal in California? Thanks to COVID-19, Shrooms Will Remain Illegal —For Now appeared first on DoubleBlind Mag.