Magic mushrooms, or psilocybin mushrooms, have always been an object of interest for many people thanks to their unique ability to produce psychedelic experiences. These mushrooms contain psilocybin, a naturally occurring psychedelic compound, which is metabolized into psilocin, leading to various alterations in the sensory and psychological states of the individual. Several factors determine the onset and severity of these effects and knowing these helps in increasing the safety and predictability of the shrooms.
The dosage is one of the fundamental conditions that can influence the effects of psilocybin. As it is always the case with many other substances, moderation is the key to everything about shrooms as well. Below are some factors that create some sort of impact that is different with every user.
How Long Does It Take for Shrooms to Kick in: How the Dosage Effects Psilocybin’s Impact
So, how long does it take for shrooms to kick in? Small doses cause less severe and more controllable effects with the onset within 20-40 minutes and lasting for 4-6 hours. Meanwhile, higher doses cause much deeper and more vivid experiences, their effects can begin in less than 30 minutes, and last longer.
The dosage should be balanced to avoid overstimulation when taking it. When it comes to newcomers, it is always advised that they start by using a minute quantity of the substance and progress from there.
Ways of Consuming Psilocybin Mushrooms
There are several ways of ingesting psilocybin mushrooms and they also affect how long it takes for shrooms to kick in and the duration of effects. The first way is to simply chew the dried mushrooms; this is said to bring the effects within 30-45 minutes. A common preparation is making a tea out of the mushrooms which makes the effects to be felt a bit earlier—often within fifteen to thirty minutes—because the active ingredients are absorbed in the bloodstream.
Some people would rather chop the mushrooms into small pieces, and then incorporate the same into meals or beverages such as shakes. This method can also increase the onset time of effects because the substance is absorbed with time, owing to slow digestion—since it is accompanied by other foods.
It must be noted that the choice of the method of consumption can impact the experience greatly, which is why you should think about what would be the most appropriate choice for you.
Responsivity to Psilocybin: Individual Physiology
The circumstances in which a person takes psilocybin, called the setting, and the mood or mindset at the time, referred to as the set, can alter the experience greatly. The environment in which one finds him/herself and the state of mind can add to the experience by making it more enjoyable, or scary.
Knowing these factors will assist in having a safer and more controllable psilocybin trip. Please recall that every travel is individual and what is useful to one person, could be useless to another. Always, be prepared and tread lightly and with a lot of regard for shrooms.
