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Are functional mushrooms adaptogens?
Functional mushrooms and adaptogens are becoming increasingly popular for their potential health benefits. But with the two buzzy wellness items seeming to have similar properties, it can be hard to parse the difference between them. Are functional mushrooms adaptogens? Read on to find out.

Ashwagandha Benefits for Mind and Body
Discover the many health benefits of ashwagandha, an ancient medicinal herb that has been used for centuries for its healing properties.

Where to buy Lion’s Mane mushrooms and What to Look For
If you’re interested in natural health, you’ve probably heard of Lion’s Mane mushrooms. These mushrooms are prized for their medicinal properties and have been long used in Traditional Chinese Medicine. If you’re looking to add Lion’s Mane mushrooms to your diet, there are a few things you should know about where to buy them and what to look for.

Identifying the Most Potent Psychedelic Mushroom Strains
Join us as we explore some of the most potent psychedelic mushroom strains, their effects, and how you can identify them.

How to tell your family about psychedelic therapy
If you are considering psychedelic therapy, you might be wondering how to tell your family about it. After all, psychedelics are still stigmatized in many circles, and some people may not understand what you’re hoping to achieve. Here are 4 tips to help you broach the subject.

A Healthier Approach to Cocktails
When it comes to making cocktails healthier, options are often limited. Our approach to cocktails is a menu of alcohol-optional drinks that use fresh ingredients and the least amount of sugar possible.
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The History of Psilocybin Use from the Stone Age to Pre-Columbian Mesoamerica
The history of psilocybin is long and storied. In pre-Columbian Mesoamerica, mushrooms were tied to the cultural understanding of wellness.

Do collagen supplements work
Do collagen supplements work? Let’s take a closer look at the role of collagen in the body and the efficacy of collagen supplements.

Different Psilocybin Dosage Effects: What do they Feel Like?
Magic mushrooms can be a powerfully emotional experience and — as with all psychedelics — ensuring correct psilocybin dosage is critical.
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Plant medicine

5 Psilocybin Mushroom Strains to Know About, from Wavy Caps to Golden Teacher

The History of Psilocybin Use from the Stone Age to Pre-Columbian Mesoamerica

Different Psilocybin Dosage Effects: What do they Feel Like?

Plant medicine

5 Psilocybin Mushroom Strains to Know About, from Wavy Caps to Golden Teacher
There are nearly 200 psilocybin mushroom strains growing around the world, each with reportedly different effects. This guide will introduce you to five popular strains you may encounter, from the classic P. Cubensis to the rarer P. Tampanensis.

The History of Psilocybin Use from the Stone Age to Pre-Columbian Mesoamerica
The history of psilocybin is long and storied. In pre-Columbian Mesoamerica, mushrooms were tied to the cultural understanding of wellness.

Different Psilocybin Dosage Effects: What do they Feel Like?
Magic mushrooms can be a powerfully emotional experience and — as with all psychedelics — ensuring correct psilocybin dosage is critical.

Penis Envy Mushrooms: the strongest cubensis strain?
Penis Envy mushrooms contain a higher degree of psychoactive compounds than most p. cubensis, and with a higher concentration of psilocin.

Review: Michael Pollan Tackles Plant Medicine
Michael Pollan’s new book offers a corrective to anyone who thought interest in psychedelics didn’t dovetail neatly with his botanist roots.

Psilocybe Tampanensis: A Magic Mushroom with a Dark Past
The “magic truffle” was first cultivated by mycologist Steven Hayden Pollock, who was murdered in his mushroom lab in 1980.