When and by whom the action of these mushrooms was first tested, history is silent. According to the version that is closest to the truth, hallucinogenic mushrooms were used by shamans during ritual rites (archaeologists and historians determine the age of stone sculptures of these mushrooms at 3000 years). The white man who set foot on the lands of the red-faced ones liked the action of magic mushrooms, and he brought them with him.
In fact, the entrenched name "hallucinogenic mushrooms" is not entirely true, as the person is clearly aware that he sees visions. But for the benefit and harm argue for many years.
Growing hallucinogenic mushrooms is a delicate and time-consuming process. But with strict observance of technology, it should not cause any particular difficulties. Actually, whatever types of hallucinogenic mushrooms you decide to grow, you still need mycelium and a substrate. Mycelium, by the way, is still allowed for sale in ethnobotanical stores in many countries. And as a guide, you can take any instruction that describes the technology for growing mushrooms (for example, oyster mushroom). The approach is the same.
For cultivation, you can use many different types of substrate: straw, millet, rye, wheat, hay, rice, barley, etc. Grain should be pre-boiled, and hay should be boiled with boiling water for sterilization. Before settling hallucinogenic mushrooms in a new house, prepare the house in a thorough manner. Note: the appearance of neighbors or cohabitants in the form of bacteria can disrupt the whole process. It is interesting to observe the change in the content of psilocybin when various substances are added to the substrate. For example, with the addition of tryptamine (a monoamine alkaloid), the level of psilocybin (the very active substance for which hallucinogenic mushrooms are grown) increases significantly. Similarly, the addition of phosphates to the substrate is reflected.
Hallucinogenic mushrooms begin to act a few minutes after chewing. But tangible effects appear after half an hour (provided that they were chewed raw). First comes a feeling of weakness, nausea, cramps, chills. Then there are images with clear outlines. Possible exacerbation of hearing, increased heart rate, redness of the face, sweating, yawning, decreased concentration, depersonalization, dreamy state.
After an hour or two, the power of visual effects increases. More often a person sees colored bright patterns (usually with eyes closed), the feeling of body and space is lost. This stage is accompanied by a slowdown in the passage of time, euphoria. The condition lasts two to three hours, then the strength of the effect begins to decline.
Of the additional effects (individual perception for each) can occur: uncontrolled laughter, decreased appetite, decreased salivation, sexual arousal (brief), visual and auditory synthesis ("vision" of sounds).
American scientists see hallucinogenic mushrooms as the basis for future targeted drugs. Future products, they believe, will be able to deal with neurosis, psychosis, and depression. However, scientists warn: home use can aggravate the symptoms of the disease and even lead to death.
Uncontrolled use of hallucinogens leads to irreversible changes in the brain, mental disorders, and decay of the personality. To rebuild the genetic code , one technique may be enough. Frequent use of hallucinogens (namely, they, as we know, are the components of hallucinogenic mushrooms) leads to incurable diseases of schizophrenia. The drug accumulates in the spinal cord and brain and can remind of itself after a month or even two, causing previous sensations.
Dependence is formed quite quickly. Long-term use requires an increase in doses. Over time, anxiety, suspicion, aggression begins to appear. Hallucinations can cause suicide.