Amanita muscaria

Amanita muscaria (fly agaric) is a red-capped mushroom containing psychoactive compounds ibotenic acid and muscimol. It has been used traditionally as an entheogen, and some people microdose dried caps or extracts. There is no clinical evidence that it improves cognition or wellbeing, and it can cause unpleasant psychoactive and physical effects. Boiling or drying the caps reduces ibotenic acid content. Use with caution and start at very low doses.

• Traditional entheogen used ceremonially
• Muscimol acts on GABA receptors producing sedative effects

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Contraindications

• Pregnancy and breastfeeding
• history of mental health disorders
• seizure disorders
• children

Potential Side Effects

• nausea
• vomiting
• dizziness
• muscle twitching
• hallucinations
• agitation
• seizures