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Is It Legal to Study Magic Mushrooms and Mushroom Spores in Your Home

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Although nobody will stop you from reading about magic mushrooms, the scientific study of psilocybe cubensis mushrooms – which are known to be banned in most parts of the world because of their psilocybin content – does require the presence of the actual specimen. Since the mushrooms themselves are illegal to use or own in many of the 50 US states, researchers typically have to do one of two things: attempt to obtain a license that allows them to legally study the mushrooms, or move to an area where they are not banned. With mushroom spores, the legality issue is not as problematic. Although not all states recognize it, the status of psilocybe cubensis mushroom spores is not under question at the federal level. That’s because the spores themselves contain no active psychedelic substance, and can be safely stored in a special mushroom spore syringe and refrigerated containers for a long time. Nevertheless, if you live in Oregon, or if you move to one of the cities where psilocybin h

How to Tell if a Mushroom is Poisonous

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Various mushrooms that we can find in nature can be a delicious source of food, and autumn is a season particularly rich in mushrooms. Mushroom hunting is a relaxing activity, but it can become dangerous if you do not know the mushrooms and cannot distinguish the poisonous ones from the edible ones. Keep in mind, however, that even specialists have a hard time making this distinction sometimes, because of the similarities between them. Therefore, according to reputable companies with mushroom spores for sale , if you are not 100% sure, you should not eat what you collect from nature. Depending on the type of mushrooms ingested, signs of poisoning may appear after 15 minutes or after 12 hours. These can include: nausea, vomiting, intestinal disorders, drop in blood pressure, hallucinations, nervous disorders, excessive salivation, lacrimation, shrinking of the pupil, abdominal pain, decreased pulse, sweating. However, there are also more serious cases, which can cause hepato-renal fa