What are Magic Truffles?

Magic truffles are mushroom bulbs that contain the psychoactive compound psilocybin. The tubers - also called sclerotia - develop as underground fruiting bodies. They are created by the fungi as a food reserve under certain conditions. A sclerotium is a permanent form that only occurs in certain mushrooms - a well-known example of this is truffles, which gourmets appreciate as a particularly exquisite food. Sclerotia consist of densely intertwined mycelial mass that is resistant to drought and cold. If necessary, the tubers can remain dormant for a long period of time and only resume growth under favorable environmental conditions. Magic mushrooms, on the other hand, grow above ground - their fruiting bodies have the classic mushroom shape.

There are also differences in the distribution of the spores - i.e. the reproduction of magic truffles and magic mushrooms. The spores of the magic truffle are in the tubers. They are carried on by animals that dig up the bulbs to eat. The spores of magic mushrooms, on the other hand, are spread not only by animals but also by the wind. Whether magic truffles or magic mushrooms develop from the spores depends on the environmental conditions. If moisture, oxygen or light is not optimal for mushroom growth, at least some mushroom species will form Magic Truffles instead of Magic Mushrooms. Magic truffles are therefore the result of a certain survival technique.

What types of magic truffles are there?

Most magic mushrooms come from America - they are common in the warmer regions of North America and in Central and South America. However, some of the 200 species also occur in their natural forms on other continents. However, only a few of these species are capable of producing magic truffles, such as the magic mushroom species Psilocybe Mexicana, Psilocybe Atlantis and Psilocybe Tampanensis. Here you will find an overview of known magic truffle varieties:

• The Mexicana variety is probably the best known. In Central and South America, these magic mushrooms are part of the natural flora in many places. It has always been used by the indigenous population for shamanic rituals and healing ceremonies. At the end of the 1950s, the US author and investment banker Gordon Wasson was the first white person to have the opportunity to take part in such ceremonies in Mexico - his publications on the subject made magic mushrooms popular in Western societies as well. The Mexicana magic truffle is particularly mild and causes a gentle, warm trip. However, depending on the dose, it can also lead to very intense psilocybin experiences.
• The Pajaritos magic truffle is native to various Central and South American regions. Like Mexicana, it was most likely used in spiritual rituals by the Aztecs, Mayans, and other indigenous peoples. Pajaritos tubers develop a mild effect and are therefore also suitable for newcomers. You achieve a happy and sociable mood - it is best if you consume these magic truffles together with friends.
• The Tampanensis magic truffle was discovered by Dr. Steven Pollock in the wild in Tampa/Florida in 1977 - the American scientist was one of the most important experts on psychoactive mushrooms. A year later, the mycologist Paul Stamets developed a cultivation technique for these magic truffles. Since then it has been cultivated in large quantities, especially in the Netherlands. The Tampanensis truffle induces introverted and contemplative psychedelic experiences that are often of great depth.
• Hollandia is one of the most potent Magictruffles. It was first cultivated in the Netherlands. We recommend consuming Hollandia only if you already have some prior experience with magic mushrooms or magic truffles.

How do Magic Truffles work?

Psilocybin is responsible for the psychedelic effect of Magics Mushrooms and Magic Truffles. There are also a few other substances that, like psilocybin, are hallucinogens of the tryptamine type. Tryptamines are metabolic products that are mainly formed by the metabolism of fungi and other plants. Examples of tryptamines produced by the human body are the neurotransmitters serotonin and melatonin. Serotonin is considered the happiness hormone, melatonin controls, among other things, our sleeping and waking rhythm as well as the course of aging processes.

The psilocybin produced by magic truffles has the character of a so-called prodrug. It only unfolds its hallucinogenic effect when it is metabolized into psilocin. Structurally, psilocin is very similar to the body's own serotonin (5-hydroxytripamine), so that it is able to dock with the serotonin receptors of the human brain. This temporarily replaces the effect of the psychoactive serotonin with the psychedelic effects of psilocybin.

In the natural sciences and medicine, psilocybin and psilocin are referred to as psychedelics or enthogens, just like cannabis or LSD, for example. They have a psychomimetic effect by influencing the serotonin balance and some other neurotransmitters. The Greek term mimesis can be translated into German as "imitation of reality". Psychomimetic substances are able to produce such imitations in the form of hallucinations or visions. Depending on the variety and dosage, you will feel the effect of the Magictruffles for four to twelve hours and you will be in a state that is also known as a trip for this time.

Physically, the effects of psilocybin are noticeable in the form of dilated pupils and often a certain amount of drowsiness. Heart rate and blood pressure increase. There are also changes in body awareness and sensory perception. For example, you perceive colors, patterns and smells much more intensively. Sensory hallucinations can also occur. Typical psychological effects of Magictruffels and Magictruffels are euphoria, hallucinations and visions, feelings of oneness and connection, and heightened awareness.

How do I experience the effects of Magictruffels? The experience you have when consuming magic truffles depends on the dose and the strain. In addition, the effect of the magic truffle is different for each person.

Small and medium doses mainly affect your sensory perception and brighten your mood. Colors and sounds become more intense, you feel light, happy and euphoric. Higher, so-called spiritual doses lead you into psychedelic worlds. You experience visions, hallucinations and lifelike dreams. The magic truffle dissolves the boundaries between your conscious and your subconscious, which can be felt very intensely in your thoughts and feelings. The effects of magic truffles include experiences of ego dissolution, a deep oneness with the universe or contact with otherworldly objects and beings. Under certain circumstances, such experiences can result in profound changes in your real life.

However, you should take into account that magic truffles enhance existing moods in a positive but also in a negative sense. In order to avoid unpleasant experiences or even a pronounced horror trip, you should follow a few rules when consuming magic truffles - the most important are:

• Correct dosage according to your intended effect
• Consumption in a safe and quiet environment
• Positive frame of mind, absence of stress, tension or anger
• Refrain from mixed consumption together with alcohol or other drugs
• Especially if you are consuming magic truffles for the first time: having a trip sitter who will take care of you and be by your side if the trip turns out differently than you initially expected.

How do I dose magic truffles?

With the right dosage, you can influence what to expect during a trip. The Erowid Center - a Californian non-profit organization dedicated to publishing information about psychoactive substances

provides the following dosing guidelines for dried magic truffles or magic mushrooms:

• The threshold dose is a quarter gram of magic truffles. The only effects you will experience at this dose are minor enhancements in light and color perception and possibly a slight chill.
• So called micro-doses are in the range of 0.2 and 0.5 grams of dried magic truffles - all magic truffle types are suitable for this. Microdosing allows you to use magic truffles in a particularly gentle way. You intensify your perception and feel stimulated. However, the psychedelic effects are so small that there are no functional restrictions. With a micro-dose of magic truffles, you can noticeably increase your productivity, especially in creative activities.
• Amounts up to 1 gram is a light dose. After ingestion, the typical mild form of mushroom sickness becomes noticeable - it arises because magic truffles are difficult for the human organism to digest and correspondingly high amounts of energy are required for their metabolism. Light doses of magic truffles intensify the perception of colour, light and pattern. They can cause mild visual hallucinations, which are perceived as fleeting distortions.
• Medium doses range between 1 and 2.5 grams of magic truffles. Users have very different experiences here: Some people only feel very moderate physical and psychological effects when consuming 2.5 grams of magic truffles, others experience a very intense trip with the same amount. Newcomers should start with a dose of between 1 and 1.5 grams in order to approach the amounts that are right for them. The same goes for people who know they are sensitive to psychoactive substances. With medium doses, the physical and usually also the psychological effects of the magic truffle can be felt to the full extent. For example, users state that under the influence of psilocybin they can think very clearly, precisely and in several parallel thought streams. In addition, there are intense, very dynamic emotions, which can also lead to more pronounced mood swings.
• Powerful doses start from 2.5 grams of dried magic truffle. The upper limits are open. For intensive and visionary experiences with the Magictruffels, many newcomers choose a starting dose of 3.5 grams. However, negative experiences cannot be ruled out with this amount. We recommend that you gain experience with magic truffles first before attempting a strong dose.

In general, magic truffles can be dosed very well when dried - it's a little more complicated with fresh magic truffles. Fresh magic truffle bulbs are over 75 percent water, so you'll need to consume larger portions to get the desired effect. As a rule of thumb, about 15 grams of fresh magic truffles already cause an intense trip. If you are consuming magic truffles for the first time, you should limit yourself to a maximum of half this amount.

With both fresh and dried magic truffles, it makes sense to start with small or moderate doses. You can increase the dose later if needed.

Consume magic truffles

It is best to take magic truffles on an empty stomach. On the one hand, the psilocybin is better absorbed by the body, and on the other hand, you avoid more severe vomiting when nausea occurs. The effect of the magic truffle occurs within half an hour to an hour and reaches its peak after about 90 minutes, only to then slowly wear off.

You can consume magic truffles raw and untreated, as a pizza topping or as truffle tea. Magic truffle tea takes effect faster - usually within 15 minutes - because the body doesn't have to digest the truffle tissue to absorb the psilocybin. You can achieve the same effect if you mix dried and powdered magic truffles with lemon juice and let them steep for about 30 minutes before consuming. In this case, the acidity of the lemon juice also contributes to the conversion of psilocybin into psilocin.

How often can I consume magic truffles?

A daily intake of larger doses of magic truffles is not recommended. In addition, the spiritual effects of Magictruffles last for a long time, so that frequent use is superfluous.

After the consumption of magic truffles, as with magic mushrooms, the so-called refractory period begins. The body prevents the psilocin from binding to the serotonin receptors for a few days. A follow-up dose develops no or only a very small effect during this time. It is best to microdose at three-day intervals. During this time, the serotonin receptors return to their original state.

Buy or grow magic truffles?

Magic truffles are sold in so-called shroom shops. Reputable shops sometimes provide their offers with very detailed information on the mode of action and the potency of the various varieties.

If you want to consume magic truffles regularly, it makes sense to grow the magic tubers yourself. You can also get magic truffle grow kits from shroomshops. The substrate in which the magic truffle will later grow is already inoculated with spores, so you only have to provide your magic truffle cultivation with good growth conditions - above all constant temperatures with high humidity. It is much more complex to grow magic truffles from the beginning - however, the cultivation can also be very satisfying. For this you need a spore syringe, a spore print or living mycelium, basic materials for the substrate such as grass seed or rye and the appropriate knowledge, which can be acquired easily. It is important that you grow your magic truffles under the most sterile conditions possible. Home-grown magic truffles are ready for harvest after two to four months. The cultivation kits are prepared in such a way that the growth phase of the magic truffle is usually much shorter.

How long can I store Magic Truffles?

Fresh magic truffles can be kept in the fridge in vacuum-packed packaging for up to two months. The shelf life of dried Magictruffles is two to three years - a cool, dry and dark place is ideal for storage. Under no circumstances should fresh Magic Truffles be frozen, as this would lose their active ingredients. The shelf life of dried magic truffles, on the other hand, is extended almost indefinitely by freezing.

How Safe Are Magic Truffles?

Magic truffles, like magic mushrooms, are considered a very safe drug. Their toxicity is very low, as is their potential for addiction. There is basically no risk of psychological dependence with magic truffles.

Are Magic Truffles Legal?

The legal regulations for dealing with Magictruffles are different in the individual countries. In Germany, dealing with psilocybin and psilocin is strictly prohibited by the Narcotics Act. This area also includes the possession, trade and import of magic truffles. However, possession of larger stocks that contain more than 1.7 grams of pure psilocybin is punishable under criminal law.