An increasing number of people are turning to microdosing mushrooms as a form of treatment for depression, anxiety and other mental health concerns. Not only is mushroom tea effective at improving mood but it is easier on the stomach than eating dried magic mushrooms directly.

As with any drug, magic mushrooms should be consumed responsibly and in an environment conducive to safe consumption. Your surroundings and mindset can have a tremendous effect on the experience you have while using magic mushrooms.

Psychedelic Effects

Psilocybe mushrooms, popularly known as magic mushrooms, have long been used to induce natural psychedelic effects; each mushroom species may produce different ones. These effects range from visual hallucinations and altered perceptions of time and space to spiritual experiences and healing benefits. Although using psychedelic drugs improperly can be harmful to health, when taken correctly they can also be very useful and healing tools.

One of the most effective and popular ways of consuming magic mushrooms is brewing them into tea, as this allows their active compounds to be quickly and efficiently absorbed by your body compared to eating whole mushrooms. You should begin feeling its effects within 30 minutes of drinking your tea; these effects could last between three and six hours, depending on its dosage.

In order to prepare magic mushroom tea, it’s essential that the mushrooms be finely chopped or ground into small pieces – this will increase surface area and lead to more concentrated infusion. Once simmering has taken place, the mushroom tea should be strained into an empty cup and enjoyed! For an enhanced experience, some people like adding herbs or flavors such as cinnamon.

At lower doses, drinking magic mushroom tea can help you unwind and relax, but increasing the dosage may bring on an intense and transformative experience. Higher dosages could increase the likelihood of experiencing “ego dissolution”, an overwhelming sense of being one with all that exists around us. In such an instance, it’s crucial that you are in an atmosphere which offers comfort and safety during this journey.

Therefore, it is strongly advised that magic mushroom tea be consumed under the supervision of an experienced professional. Furthermore, mixing magic mushroom tea with other psychoactive substances could result in dangerous synergistic effects; should you decide to take magic mushroom tea yourself, always be aware of your environment and mental state as these factors will have an effect on how the experience unfolds for you.

Mood Enhancement

Magic mushrooms’ psychedelic properties can produce intense visual hallucinations and altered perceptions, yet can also offer profound peace and emotional release. Magic mushroom tea may also enhance creativity while opening our minds up to possibilities we might otherwise miss – making magic mushroom tea an effective mood enhancer.

Mushrooms contain the psychoactive substance psilocybin, which has been shown to boost mood by elevating dopamine levels in the brain. Mushroom tea can provide mood-enhancing benefits that anyone looking to boost their well-being can take advantage of; it’s just important that before drinking any, one is aware of its dosage; otherwise excessive consumption could lead to negative side effects including nausea and anxiety.

While eating dried mushrooms may take several hours to produce their effects, drinking mushroom tea can produce its effects quickly and effectively. Psilocybin compounds are more easily absorbed when taken in liquid form; hence the experience tends to be milder overall. Many find drinking mushroom tea is easier on their stomach.

Setting and mindset are critical when it comes to enjoying magic mushroom tea. Choose an intimate yet soothing environment, whether outdoors or inside – an experience shaped by nature or familiar spaces is preferable – for optimal effects of your magic mushroom beverage. Also make sure you drink it in sufficient volume in order to feel its full effects.

Mushroom tea not only boosts moods, it can also ease nausea. Nausea is a common side effect of taking magic mushrooms, making the experience difficult to enjoy. Chitin, an indigestible compound found in mushroom skins, causes nausea. Cooking mushrooms breaks down this indigestible compound to aid digestion; however when making tea from mushrooms this method may degrade psychoactive psilocybin levels further.

To prepare mushroom tea, begin by boiling some water. Once hot, add truffles or mushrooms to a cup of tea and let it steep for 10 to 15 minutes before straining and serving. You may repeat the process again, though its effect will be less profound than with its initial infusion.

Enhanced Creativity

Companies are increasingly producing teas and coffees containing microdoses of psilocybin, the active component found in magic mushrooms. Users have reported this type of product helping them experience visual hallucinations as well as deep introspection; however, individual experiences will depend heavily on setting and state of mind during consumption of these products; it’s recommended that magic mushroom tea be consumed in an environment which is safe and relaxing for optimal effects.

Boosted Immune System

Mushrooms are recognized as functional foods that can aid in disease prevention and improve quality of life. Adaptogenic, they ease physical, chemical and biological stressors while providing immune-enhancing compounds such as beta glucans, amino acids and antioxidants to strengthen immunity. Finally, mushrooms nourish our gut microbiome while simultaneously helping balance hormones, amplify neurotransmitters and enhance cognitive performance.

Studies have demonstrated the anti-inflammatory potential of mushrooms, including their ability to inhibit cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2), 15-lipoxygenase (15-LOX), and pro-inflammatory cytokines in human macrophage cells. This research suggests that mushroom extracts may exert their anti-inflammatory properties through down-regulating these inflammatory mediators; further investigation will need to take place in order to ascertain exactly which mechanisms(s).

One of the primary magic mushroom benefits is their ability to balance our immune systems. All of the medicinal mushrooms covered here and in my book The Rebel’s Apothecary possess potency immune-enhancing effects; many contain beta-glucans which act as immunostimulatory molecules which activate and balance out our immune response so it doesn’t overreact against pathogens such as cancer cells.

Fungi are packed with many compounds known to promote natural immunity in humans, such as ergosterols, polyphenols and lectins that have been demonstrated to aid with homeostasis by stimulating natural killer (NK) cell and T-cell responses among other means.

Integrating mushroom tea into your daily diet is an easy and effective way to strengthen the immune system. Utilizing mushrooms such as chaga, reishi, turkey tail, maitake and lion’s mane, or taking capsule supplements with mushroom blends could all work to strengthen immunity.