When it comes to psychedelic mushrooms, there are various methods for ingestion. While traditionally people would simply eat whole, these fungi can also be ground into powder form and then taken in pill form or brewed into tea and consumed this way – something many who take mushrooms for spiritual exploration or therapeutic reasons prefer to do as this reduces crampy stomach effects. This is also one reason why so many take them in tea form instead of raw form.

Psilocybin mushrooms can produce potency psychedelic effects when properly brewed into tea form, as the body breaks them down to produce the compounds psilocin and psilocybin that induce altered states of consciousness and pleasant sensations. When consumed whole form however, this process takes considerably more time; by infusing as tea this process is significantly shortened.

Reason being, magic mushroom tea allows your body to quickly absorb their effects as the cell walls of mushrooms are broken down by boiling, which means you may start experiencing their psychedelic properties faster than if eaten raw.

Though psilocybin mushrooms might seem advantageous in tea form, their use comes with serious risks. A 2016 California case study involved a man hospitalized after drinking mushroom tea due to an acute respiratory failure caused by fungal infection of blood and multisystem organ failure – both potentially fatalities. He had made it himself by boiling a variety of dried mushrooms before straining out their liquid for use as tea.

Unfortunately, severe reactions like this one are extremely rare; but, this case serves as a stark reminder that any form of mushroom consumption can result in serious health concerns, especially for new users or those in recovery from substance abuse. Therefore, when taking mushrooms whether for medical or recreational use it’s always wise to put safety first – whether you are in recovery or not. Always ensure a safe, comfortable environment is created when consuming these powerful substances and bring along someone who can assist with challenging portions of your journey.

Setting an intention for your experience, such as learning something new or exploring a personal problem you need a different view on, can give your hallucinations-ridden mind something tangible to focus on when hallucinations sets in.

Consume mushrooms in a quiet and dark setting so that you can focus on setting an intention and staying in control of your experience. This helps prevent being overwhelmed or panicked by their effects, keeping the journey focused and healing forward. Having someone by your side who can provide assistance should the need arise is also recommended if it’s your first time taking magic mushrooms in any form.