How Does Psilocybin and Psilocin Work?

Despite their long-term presence throughout human history, scientists have only recently identified the primary hallucinogenic compounds in magic mushrooms. Psilocybin is the compound that naturally occurs in mushrooms and is ingested by the body. However, the body actually converts psilocybin into a second, lesser-known compound called psilocin. Both of these compounds work together to produce a wide range of psychoactive effects.   Psilocybin and Psilocin interact with a user’s brain and induce the mind-altering sensations that accompany magic mushroom use. These chemicals interact with the region of the brain that deals with thought analysis, abstract thinking, perception, and mood. The result is commonly a mixed bag of sensations that include distortions of time and reality. This includes the hallucinogenic and “trippy” sensations commonly pictured when thinking about shrooms. These compounds also interact with serotonin, a brain chemical found in many different brain areas. A large number of serotonin receptors can be found in the area of the brain responsible for imagination and creativity. The effects of magic mushrooms on these receptors can lead to enhanced creativity and new ideas. Psilocybin has also been shown to increase connectivity between different areas of the brain. This often results in a greater sense of connection to yourself and your surroundings. This wide range of  effects is why psilocybin has been given the nickname “wonder drug” by many users whose lives have been positively impacted by the substance.   

Effects of Magic Mushroom Chocolate

The effects of shroom chocolate will likely be different experiences for different people. This is because psilocybin and psilocin affect different body types in a variety of ways. For instance, some people may have higher tolerances to the drug, whereas others may only need a small dose to get the same effects. In addition, different shroom strains have their own unique qualities and induce their own unique set of effects. In fact, some magic mushroom strains are known to be much more potent than others. Furthermore, the amount of psilocybin taken will contribute heavily to the end effects. Other important factors include your weight, age, metabolism, and environment. Even your mood state at the time of consumption can influence the intensity of your magic mushroom trip. Once ingested, the effects of your chocolate shrooms should be apparent within 30 to 90 minutes. The trip can last anywhere from 4 to 8 hours, with peak effects occurring around an hour or two following ingestion. Even though there are many different experiences and effects that can be felt, there are many common sensations that are present in most shroom chocolate trips.  Below are some of the most common effects associated with magic mushroom chocolate use:

Mental Effects	Physical Effects
Distortion of reality	Enhanced senses
Alteration of time	Euphoria
Mood enhancement	Muscle relaxation
Mindfulness / Open-mindedness	Improved neural connections
Enhanced creativity	Increased energy
Increased focus	Numbness

 

Medical Uses of Chocolate Psilocybin Mushrooms

The shroom chocolate Canada community is still in its early stages due to restrictions set out by the Government. However, the therapeutic benefits are hard to ignore and there has recently been a large push by Canadian society to decriminalize shroom products.  This has caused many studies to be conducted in the field of psilocybin mushrooms. These studies show extremely promising results for the use of magic mushrooms as a treatment for a wide variety of ailments. This is sure to result in a whole new set of benefits and uses of products such as chocolate shrooms. In fact, new medical uses of psilocybin chocolates are being discovered daily.  Lastly, shroom chocolates are great for the purpose of gaining exposure to shrooms and their benefits. For example, many users may be turned off by the bitterness of raw dried shrooms. Magic mushroom chocolates provide these users an opportunity to try shrooms without the bitter taste.  Medical conditions that are treated with psilocybin magic mushroom chocolates:

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Addiction Cessation
• Cancer-Related Psychological Conditions
• Stress
• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
• Cluster Headaches

 

Negative Effects of Chocolate Shrooms

One harsh reality is that magic mushroom chocolates are a risk of inducing a range of side effects.  However, most of the negative effects of shrooms are the result of taking too much during a single trip. This makes it important to only take the appropriate dosage and give plenty of time between doses. Psilocybin takes a bit to kick in and the last thing you want to do is take a second dose before the first one kicks in.    The good news is that magic mushrooms are known to be relatively safe and there are rarely any reports of any serious damage that results from shroom use. Just try to remember that any uncomfortable effects will only be temporary and you will snap back to reality in short order.   With shroom chocolates, the real danger comes if someone takes the psilocybin chocolates without knowing what they are. This means that you should always store your chocolate shrooms in a child-proof container that is clearly labeled. You would want to keep it out of sight and in a safe place. When you do trip, it’s important to make sure you’re in a safe environment free from any hazards. It may even be beneficial to ask someone to stay with you throughout your trip.     Side effects commonly associated with psilocybin chocolate mushrooms:

Mental Effects	Physical Effects
Decreases in mood	Dizziness / Light-headedness
Confusion of senses	Heightened blood pressure
Anxiety	Muscle weakness
Panic attacks	Increased heart rate
Disorientation	Upset stomach
Confusion	Nausea
Paranoia	Elevated body temperature
Fear	Dry mouth

 

Shroom Chocolates Dosing Information

The difficult thing about chocolate shroom dosing is that no one shroom item is the same as others. For instance, some shroom chocolates will contain more psilocybin than others. In addition, some chocolate mushroom products can be of higher quality and have more potent starting materials. Therefore, it is imperative to understand how much psilocybin is contained in each piece of chocolate. Premade chocolate magic mushrooms in Canada will always provide dosage information and instructions that you should follow. If your shroom chocolate does not provide any of this information, that’s a sign your product may not be safe to consume.  More care and attention is required if you decide to make homemade shroom chocolate edibles. This shroom chocolate dosing chart is only meant to be a starting point and should be taken with a grain of salt. If you’re unsure about how much to take, start with a smaller dose than you think you need. You can always consume more, but you really can’t do anything about taking too much. As previously mentioned, everyone has different body types and can be affected by psilocybin and psilocin differently. 

Level	Effects	For Who
Microdose	No visible changes, no loss of control	Microdosers or new experimental users
Low	Light euphoria, minor distortions	Beginner users
Medium	Increased euphoria, deep introspection, heightened mood	Intermediate users
High	Heavy introspection, open-mindedness, heavy hallucinations	Heavy users
Extreme	Intense psychedelic experience	Extreme Shroomies

 

Different Types of Magic Mushrooms

There are about 200 known types of psilocybin mushrooms across the globe. Within the Psilocybe mushroom family, there are many different species, and these species can be further refined into specific strains. This is similar to how different weed strains can be an indica or sativa, but they all belong to the cannabis family. The most common and researched are psilocybe cubensis mushrooms. In fact, the majority of shroom chocolate products are cubensis mushroom by-products.  It is important to understand the differences between shroom strains and that they can induce a varying set of intensity of effects.   

Psilocybe Cubensis

As previously mentioned, P. Cubensis mushrooms are the most common strain used to make most shroom edibles. This includes thousands of shroom chocolate products in Canada. The reason this species is so common is that it is extremely easy to grow in large quantities, especially for first-time cultivators. P. Cubensis thrives in warm, tropical climates and often grows on the dung of animals such as grazing cattles.  It’s also a popular choice due to its easygoing, beginner-friendly effects. Compared to other magic mushroom species, P. Cubensis mushrooms have a fairly moderate potency level. Their most prominent effects include visual hallucinations and a distorted sense of time and space. These trippy mushrooms can be identified by their large mushroom heads and golden cinnamon hue. No wonder psilocybe cubensis mushrooms have been given the nickname “golden caps”. This species is by far the most cultivated, consumed, and known about in the world. 

Psilocybe Cyanescens

Another common mushroom strain used in chocolate shrooms is Psilocybe Cyanescens. These species are distinguishable by the mushroom heads being large and wavy in nature. It’s not surprising that they have been given the nickname “wavy caps”. These mushrooms are native to Central Europe, but now they can be found all over the world. This species tends to grow on woody debris and garden mulch, and it’s famous for its ability to grow in truly enormous quantities.  Also, Psilocybe Cyanescen mushrooms are small in size but pack a punch with high concentrations of psilocybin.  These mushrooms can contain up to 60 percent more psilocybin than P. Cubensis mushrooms, and this tends to result in extremely intense visual, auditory, and even tactile hallucinations. 

Psilocybe Azurescen

At the turn of the century, Paul Stamets discovered the psilocybe Azurescens mushrooms. This species is native to the United States’ west coast. They are commonly known as “flying saucer” mushrooms and are among the most potent in the world. Azurescens mushrooms boast a large caramel-colored cap in addition to a thick white stem with blue bruising. Due to their extremely high psilocybin content, these mushrooms tend to induce vivid hallucinations and intense emotional states. If you consume too much, this potent species can even cause temporary paralysis.   

Amanita Muscaria

These mushrooms are known to be used by some indigenous tribes for shamanistic and spiritual practices. Amanita Muscaria mushrooms are not normally found on the open market because of the intense effects that accompany them. These mushrooms come with a bright red cap flecked with white spots that make them very easy to identify. This species is commonly referred to as “fly agaric” due to its ability to trap and kill flies. What’s interesting about A. Muscaria mushrooms is that they are one of the only magic mushroom species that don’t contain psilocybin. Instead, muscimol and ibotenic acid are the two compounds responsible for producing psychoactive effects. While A. Muscaria mushrooms produce effects similar to those of psilocybin mushrooms, the effects can be more unpredictable. There are also a greater number of side effects that can occur during your trip. As always, you should proceed with caution when consuming any type of psychoactive substance. 

Most popular magic mushroom strains in Canada:

• Amazonian Cubensis
• Brazilian Cubensis
• B Plus Mushrooms
• Cambodian Cubensis
• Golden Teacher Mushrooms
• Penis Envy Mushrooms
• Z Mushrooms

Chocolate Shroom Alternatives

Did you know that there are thousands of magic mushroom products you can buy in Canada? This includes hundreds of different shroom chocolate brands and products for you to choose from. However, if chocolate shrooms are not your thing, then luckily for you there are many other psilocybin-based products to select from. Let’s take a look at some of them. 

Shroom Gummies

These tasty treats are perhaps the second most popular in the shroom edibles category.  Shroom gummies are an excellent way to mask the bitterness of dried shrooms. In fact,  they are extremely delicious and make taking magic mushrooms a delight. These goodies are taken in the same way that chocolate shrooms are and should be handled in a similar fashion.

Dried Shrooms

Dried shrooms are what users typically picture when talking about magic mushrooms. Basically, the raw mushrooms are dried so that the potency and quality of effects are just right. In fact, you need to take much less dried shrooms than if the same items were in their raw form. Drying fresh mushrooms also allows you to store them for a much longer period of time since excess moisture can speed up the decomposition process. Dried magic mushroom can be consumed in a number of different ways. You can simply eat them as is, or you can choose to blend them up into a smoothie or meal.

Shroom Capsules (Pills)

These shroom products are ideal for those looking for a more medical approach to taking psilocybin. Furthermore, shroom pills allow for users to take controlled doses. Microdosing mushrooms are when a user takes sub-hallucinogenic doses of psilocybin. This allows the user to experience the therapeutic benefits of magic mushrooms without any of the intense effects. Microdosing magic mushrooms can boost mood, improve focus, and enhance your overall creativity. It’s also a great way for beginners to introduce themselves to the world of psychedelics. The best way to accomplish this is by taking shrooms capsules. The advantage of shroom caps is that they are already pre-set into predetermined amounts of psilocybin. They are also flavorless and allow you to avoid the bitter taste and gritty texture of raw shrooms.  

Magic Mushroom Tea

Picture being able to enjoy a warm cup of tea before you enter into your spiritual journey. There is nothing quite like a nice warm cup of shroom tea to relax a user before their intense psychedelic experience. In addition, a great thing about shroom tea is that it is easy to make. All that is needed is some quality dried shrooms and some hot water. Consuming shroom tea will cause the effects of your magic mushrooms to kick in much faster since liquids are much easier for the body to absorb. One of the biggest advantages of shroom tea over other methods is that it is easier on the stomach and won’t make you nauseous.   

Magic Mushroom Alternatives

As a Canadian, we should know that the most common substance other than shrooms is marijuana. In fact, cannabis is often used in conjunction with shroom chocolates for a number of reasons.  For example,  weed can enhance the psilocybin trip, or help ease the “coming down” process (which can be a bit uncomfortable at times).  However, more potent cannabis products such as concentrates and weed edibles should be avoided if possible. They could make the psilocybin chocolate effects much more intense than hoped for. However, marijuana flowers are much less potent and are generally safe to mix.  Just be sure to start slow and see how your body reacts to the mixing of THC and psilocybin. Alternatively, you can try CBD products that can help bring balance to the shroom high. These items are not psychoactive like THC and can help moderate the interactions of psilocybin and your body.   Here is a list of some of the most popular cannabis-related products on the market in Canada.

• Weed Strains
• Cannabis Concentrates
• Weed edibles
• THC vapes
• Cannabidiol (CBD).

 

Where to Buy Chocolate Shroom Edibles Online in Canada

When talking about chocolate shroom edibles, you want to be sure you order from a reliable mushroom dispensary. You want to look for a retailer that lab-tests its products and is dedicated to high-quality standards. An excellent option is GetKush. We are a leader in the magic mushroom industry with over 25 years of experience. In addition, we take pride in the quality of our products and services that we offer.  Buy the best quality shroom chocolates online in Canada, and enjoy free express shipping nationwide. So be certain to visit our site frequently so you can take advantage of our generous promotions.  We are always looking for new and exciting ways for our valued members to save so that we can show our appreciation. Sign up as a Get Kush member and stay up to date on the latest in the world of magic mushrooms. Buy shrooms online with confidence at GetKush.io.

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