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How Does the Psilocybin in Mushroom Tea Lose Potency?
Psychonauts with more experience have discovered that drinking tea made with mushrooms is more tolerable to their stomachs and the effects arrive quicker, plus it reduces nausea as mushrooms contain indigestible parts that the cooking process breaks down into digestible pieces, thus decreasing nausea and stomach pains. Furthermore, being dissolvable in hot water also aids this method of consumption.
Lemon juice provides acid to help break down psilocybin more rapidly in tea form, which when consumed will enter their intestines and then their bloodstream, creating an experience between 10-30 minutes depending on individual tolerance levels and consumed amounts.
Other methods for preparation of psilocybin include making tinctures by steeping it with high-proof alcohol and straining out any solid pieces, which is a popular way of microdosing and measuring doses accurately for an accurate trip experience. Or capsules could also provide more convenient ways of taking their medicine while on the road or traveling abroad.
No matter the kind of mushroom tea being prepared, it is vital to understand its potency level and amount of psychedelic compounds present. Some species require as little as one gram for desired effects while others could require up to 20 grams or more – knowing the strength of these mushrooms allows users to more accurately dose themselves while avoiding unpleasant or dangerous experiences.
Nausea is one of the primary side effects associated with taking magic mushrooms, often caused by indigestible chitin components in their composition, or excessive dosing (overdosing or overindulgence). Eating raw mushrooms may be difficult on one’s stomach and unappetizing in taste for some, which makes preparing mushrooms into tea or beverages an effective way of taking them whenever needed without waiting until effects kick in.
Although psilocybin isn’t physically addictive, its psychological side-effects may cause depression or anxiety if taken regularly. Therefore, it’s essential that mushrooms only be consumed moderately with guidance from trained mental health professionals.