Making your own magic mushroom powder is simple: all you need is your psychedelic mushrooms, a food processor or blender, and capsules for your powder. With this powder, you can easily create your own microdoses (or macrodoses) and enjoy all the benefits of psilocybin mushrooms.

WHAT IS MAGIC MUSHROOM POWDER?

Magic mushroom powder is made by grinding dehydrated psilocybin mushrooms into fine particles. It’s considered to be the best way to yield the most consistent psilocybin microdose.

Creating magic mushroom powder allows you to homogenize the variance in psilocybin content between caps and stems, and from mushroom to mushroom.

The easiest way to powder dried psilocybin mushrooms is with a spice or coffee grinder. Unlike with a  dehydrator, it is recommended to have a separate grinder for microdosing preparation, since nearly impossible to get all the fine mushroom particles out of the blades.

While it may be entertaining to imagine your roommate unwittingly enhancing herself while grinding up spices for chai, it is better advised not to run the risk of unwanted microdosing.

WHY USE MAGIC MUSHROOM POWDER FOR MICRODOSING

• Using mushroom powder makes measuring accurate amounts for a dose easier and can help you consistently microdose with the same amount and have similar experiences.
• Magic mushroom powder is better digested than other methods and reduces the taste of the magic mushroom.
• It’s easier to travel with mushroom powder. You can store mushroom capsules in an airtight container, pill bottle, or film canister.
• You can cook meals and make sweets with mushroom powder, like truffles, chocolate, smoothies, and more.
• You can also store mushroom powder in the fridge for a year or up to ten years in the freezer. The colder, the better.

Why microdose at all? If you want to practice sustainability and don’t have easy access to an organic chemistry lab to synthesize LSD, microdosing with psilocybin mushrooms is a natural alternative. While snipping up or diluting blotter tabs is an easy way to microdose with LSD, it does mean dependence on an external source that might not be consistent or reliable. Purchasing legal psilocybin truffles, or even better, growing your own magic psilocybin mushrooms leaves you in charge of the process, and if you have a golden-brown thumb, you could find yourself providing for your mushroom microdose-enthusiast friends as well.

HOW TO PREPARE PSILOCYBIN MUSHROOMS FOR MICRODOSING

Microdosing with psilocybin mushrooms is ideal for the hands-on psychonaut who loves the idea of being involved in every step of the process. Preparing psilocybin for microdosing involves a bit of investment in kitchen equipment, but you can easily acquire all you need for around $80.

1. DRYING THE MAGIC MUSHROOMS

Drying magic mushrooms eliminates moisture, and with it, any chance of bacteria formation. You can dry magic mushrooms with a variety of methods,  from leaving them out on a towel, to putting them in front of a fan, to baking them on low heat in the oven for several hours (this is a classic mistake, since any heat can decrease their potency), to placing them in a box with Epsom salts.

The full, proper drying process always involves an initial phase of pre-drying, where the mushrooms are placed out in the sun under a dark cloth, or in front of a fan, for a few hours until their texture becomes gummy, and their appearance wrinkly. After that, a desiccant must be applied. This can either be a custom Epsom salt-based concoction, or simple silica gel packets. Drying mushrooms this way is gradual; it takes a few weeks for them to reach the crackly state characteristic of full dryness.

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For economy of space, energy, and time, a food dehydrator with a low heat setting is one of the most effective ways of preserving psilocybin mushrooms while keeping their potency level intact. A dehydrator will set you back just about $40, and when you’re not using it to render cracker-dry portals to another dimension, it can double as a decoy that makes banana chips. Plus, several harvests of mushrooms can be dried overnight in a dehydrator instead of leaving them over all the surfaces of your house for weeks. Dehydrators are also especially recommended for humid climates.

Once fully dried, both mushrooms and mushroom truffles can be safely stored in a cool, dark, dry place and last a few years, or even longer (if one manages not to lose or eat them in this time frame). The potency loss should be minimal to non-existent if there is no light, low moisture, or heat to mess with the psilocybin inside.

2. MAKING THE MAGIC MUSHROOM POWDER

Once you have dried magic mushrooms, it’s ready to turn them into powder. Just make sure that they’re completely dry before starting this process. Then, grind your mushrooms in a spice or coffee grinder to create the powder.

It will take less than a minute of pulsing to mill your psilocybin mushrooms into a fine powder. Then, don’t open the grinder for at least half an hour to allow the fine dust in the chamber to settle. Opening it right away will cause the agitated particles to be sucked up into the air in a whoosh of psychedelic fairy dust and anoint your kitchen with the lingering smell of magic fungus for hours.

Remember that cannabis is not the only thing that will give you a buzz from inhaling ambient vapors!

3. MEASURE THE MAGIC MUSHROOM POWDER

Once you’re finished grinding your mushrooms into a powder, it’s time to measure out your doses for consumption. While you can pour all of your mushroom powder into a sealable jar and store it that way, measuring out specific dosages makes it so your microdoses are safe, consistent, and ready to go whenever you want to take them.

Having an electronic scale for the kitchen is a good place to start. Scales accurate to 0.1 – 1.0 grams go for about $20. Weigh the dry mushrooms out before pulverizing to know how much total mushroom mass there will be once they are powdered. Knowing how much you have to start with will help you divide up the amounts for each microdose.

For example: 2 grams of dried whole mushrooms will yield 10 microdoses of 0.2 grams after powdering.

You’ll need capsules and capsule filler for this step. Capsule fillers are machines that can feel empty capsules with precise quantities of powders, granules, or pellets. They consist of a hopper that holds the filling material, a dosing system that controls the amount of material dispensed, and a mechanism that seals the filled capsules. Voila!

4. DETERMINE YOUR PSILOCYBIN MICRODOSE

To microdose mushrooms, you need approximately one tenth of a standard dose. This means you will use somewhere between 0.1 – 0.3 grams of dried powdered psilocybin mushrooms per dose. (If you are using psilocybin truffles, use between 0.5 – 1 grams of dried powdered truffles per dose – they will contain less psilocybin than mushrooms.)

Generally speaking, if a normal microdose is 0.1 – 0.3 grams of mushrooms, you’ll want to start with 0.1 grams if your body weight is below 100 lbs. However, if you weigh about 200 lbs, you may be comfortable starting with 0.3 grams. Double these starting doses for truffles. Here is a useful dosage calculator.

Kitchen scales are often not precise to 0.1 grams. They may not register any weight until there are at least 0.5 grams, which may be too much for one microdose. What you can do instead is simply heap all your powder onto a piece of paper and parse it out evenly into micro-piles. Or, purchase a scale that can measure down to the .01 gram (or less)!

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As you will notice, the issue with powdered mushrooms is that their low density can cause the powder tot float around during handling. So try not to breathe in too much of the vapor, or you will be delivering yourself aerial microdoses.

Remember that this amount can be higher or lower depending on each individual’s neurophysiology, weight, and the potency of the mushrooms or truffles you’re microdosing. An important part of the microdosing process is calibrating the dosage to be a perfect fit just for you. This process can take up to several microdoses to figure out, so it is better to start low and then (patiently) work upward until you find your psilocybin sweet spot.

You can also use Halugen’s pre-screening platform and Psychedelics Genetic Test Kit to understand your individual sensitivities when it comes to using psychedelics such as psilocybin mushrooms. Understanding your genetic profile can better inform your psychedelic experience by reducing the risk of side-effects and risk.

5. TAKING YOUR MAGIC MUSHROOM MICRODOSE

Once you’ve measured out your microdose amount, there are many ways to ingest it. Many people just take the powder as it is. We’ve already gone over the magic mushroom pill option; the most popular alternative is making a mushroom tea, or you can get creative and mix your mushroom or truffle powder with basically anything you consume in your day-to-day life.

A magic mushroom tea is easy to make, and mitigates the flavor, especially if you add honey. It’s made like any other tea. Just pour hot water over the mushroom powder and stir the concoction until it’s homogenous.

You can also add your microdose to your health shake in the morning, or mix it with the maple syrup you put on your pancake breakfast, or infuse it in the chocolate icing that goes on top of your brownies. Sprinkling over cereal is one way of masking the earthy flavor, as is mixing it into orange juice or having it with a spoonful of honey. The possibilities are endless.

You could also mix your magic mushroom powder with other functional mushroom powders to stack the biological, creative, and neurological benefits all in one.

6. SETTING YOUR MICRODOSE INTENTION

Whichever method you choose, don’t just toss it down the hatch! Be mindful of your motives for microdosing before you consume your dose. Microdosing produces the best results when you are clear within yourself about why you are doing it.

Setting an intention before microdosing mushrooms is important because it helps provide focus and purpose to the experience. It allows you to clarify your desired outcomes and direct your attention towards specific goals such as personal growth, creativity, or emotional well-being.

7. STORING EXTRA MAGIC MUSHROOM FOR FUTURE USE

Fresh magic mushrooms and truffles can be safely stored in the fridge at 2-4 degrees Celsius for up to a month. They should be packed in a paper bag or wrapped up in an unbleached kitchen towel. The cool and dark environment of the fridge is good for preserving them, but the moisture in the fridge will eventually influence them to grow bacteria and decompose.

This especially goes for mushrooms. Truffles, thanks to their lower moisture content, can easily last three months if vacuum packed in a ziplock bag. In order to preserve psilocybin mushrooms for longer, however, they first need to be properly dried.

WHAT TO KNOW TO HAVE AN AMAZING MICRODOSING EXPERIENCE

If fresh psilocybin mushrooms are what you’ve got on hand, especially if they’re cute miniature pinheads that never made it to maturity (see image), it can be tempting to think along the lines of “Microshrooms for Microdosing.” There is something inherently organically enticing about the idea of just taking a little mushroom cap in the morning along with your coffee and cereal.

This, however, will most likely produce an inconsistent psilocybin microdosing experience. Considering the following:

FRESH VS DRY MAGIC MUSHROOMS

Fresh and dry psilocybin mushrooms are generally considered equivalent using the 10% dry to wet ratio. However, remember this is only an approximation, and dry mushrooms can be more or less than 10% of their fresh weight. This means that if you take 3 grams of fresh mushrooms, you could be getting more or less than 0.3 dry grams from it, depending on the mushroom itself and environmental factors, like humidity levels.

PSILOCYBIN CONTENT IN MUSHROOM STEMS AND CAPS

Caps and stems contain different levels of psilocybin.The psilocybin contents in Psilocybe cubensis, one of the most commonly enjoyed strains, are in the range of 0.37–1.30% in the whole mushroom, with 0.44–1.35% in the cap and 0.05–1.27% in the stem.

This means that the caps are, on average, slightly more potent than the stems, and that there are tiny bits of stems that contain almost no psilocybin. In order to equalize, it’s always recommended to grind your mushrooms to a fine powder.

VARYING PSILOCYBIN CONTENT

Psilocybin content varies from mushroom to mushroom, from flush to flush, and between strains. Changing varieties during your microdosing protocol will make calibration difficult as you’ll be ingesting varying amounts of psychoactive substance with each different type of psilocybin mushroom.

Psilocybin content changes in the different stages of development of a mushroom. Miniature pinheads that just didn’t grow bigger can be more potent than larger mushrooms per gram of weight.

METHODS OF CONSUMING MAGIC MUSHROOMS

There are multiple ways to microdose psilocybin mushrooms in powder form, and some can impact the strength of the mushrooms.

Here are some different ways to eat shrooms:

• Mushroom Chocolates: Using mushrooms and chocolate together is an ancient practice originally used in Mesoamerican rituals and ceremonies. The mushrooms are typically cooked with chocolate or consumed before drinking a chocolate beverage. Combining the two helps enhance the mushrooms’ effects and mask their earthy taste. Additionally, one can make mushroom hot chocolate, magic mushroom chocolate bars, and even mushroom brownies.
• Mushroom Tea: Drinking mushroom tea provides a faster psychedelic experience while avoiding unpleasant stomach issues. Your digestive system absorbs the substance more quickly, eliminating any psilocybin that would be lost if you were to eat the mushrooms directly. Because the effects occur more quickly, the experience is usually shorter.
• Psilocybin-infused Meals: Cooking with magic mushrooms can mute the flavor and help prevent nausea. To avoid overcooking the mushrooms, cooking them at a lower temperature than usual is important—magic mushrooms start to break down at temperatures of 160 degrees Fahrenheit and higher.
• Lemon Tekking: Lemon tekking is a method of soaking dried, ground psilocybin mushrooms in lemon or lime juice before eating them. It can reduce the onset of the mushroom trip from one to two hours to just minutes and the effects of the mushrooms are usually much more potent than if taken without the tekking process.
• Juice and Smoothies: Smoothies and juices are an enjoyable and straightforward way to enjoy the benefits of magic mushrooms. You can combine them with other ingredients like fruits and vegetables to disguise the taste of the mushrooms. This method also makes it simpler for your body to absorb the mushrooms since they are partially broken down before you consume them.

MORE ABOUT MICRODOSING MAGIC MUSHROOMS

COMMON EFFECTS OF MICRODOSING

Multiple factors play a role in the effects of magic mushrooms, including the dose, your mental state, environment, type of mushroom, preparation technique, and your unique body chemistry.

Some common effects you may experience during your microdosing trip include:

• Increased awareness, creativity, and focus
• Intense emotions
• Feelings of joy and euphoria
• Visual and auditory hallucinations
• Vibrant colors
• Peacefulness
• Spiritual awakening
• Drowsiness

There may also be some negative effects, such as:

• Confusion
• Nausea or vomiting
• Dizziness

MICRODOSING VS MACRODOSING

Macrodosing is when you take a much larger dose of psilocybin mushrooms, which can lead to potent emotional, perceptual, and spiritual effects–as opposed to microdosing on psychedelics in small amounts for its subperceptual effects.

Both options have their perks and purposes. However, if you’re a beginner, it can be best to hold off on macrodosing until you have more experience with psilocybin mushrooms.

IS MICRODOSING LEGAL?

It can be tricky to understand the legality of mushrooms because of the various regional regulations in place. Mushrooms are only legal in a select few countries and states, and it depends on how you intend to use them:

• Selling: Selling mushrooms is illegal, for the most part. You can sell spores that don’t contain any psilocybin. Georgia, California, and Idaho have banned selling any kind of spores.
• Buying: Purchasing any psilocybin mushrooms or spores is illegal in most countries and states.
• Growing: Growing magic mushrooms can be seen as drug manufacturing in the U.S., and you can be penalized for doing so.
• Consuming: Some countries have made it legal to consume magic mushrooms; however, they cannot be sold.
• Possessing: Carrying or having magic mushrooms in your possession is illegal in most states. There are a handful of counties and states that have decriminalized owning magic mushrooms.

FAQS

What Kind Of Magic Mushroom And Truffles Can Be Used For Microdosing?

You can use any kind; people most often opt for the classic strains Golden teacher (Psilocybe cubensis) or Liberty caps (Psilocybe semilanceata). Since the small dose yields a sub-perceptual effect, there should be no explicit difference in which strain is used. If you do notice some effects, you took too much; try dialing back the dosage until you find your sweet spot.

What Is The Best For Microdosing- Magic Mushrooms or Truffles?

Both are about the same, except for the dosage. Truffles have a lower psilocybin content, so you will need a larger dose.

What’s The Best Way To Ingest A Magic Mushroom?

Mushroom pills, or capsules filled with an exact dose of mushroom powder, are the best option due to their preciseness. Otherwise, you are free to infuse the powder into tea, coffee, hot chocolate, smoothies, or other preferred drinks, or eat it with honey, yogurt, cereals, or any other way you like.

How Can I Grind Magic Mushrooms Without A Grinder?

Although no other way can be as precise (and preciseness is key to microdosing), you can go the old-fashioned way and use scissors to pulverize them as finely as possible. In this case, a highly accurate digital scale would be vital, as eyeballing the dosage split would add a second degree of impreciseness.

What If I Take Too Little Or Too Much?

If you take too little, you won’t notice a thing. If you take too much, depending on the strain, you may notice either drowsiness or some mental hyperactivity. The key is to find the dosage just below the point where you notice an effect.

Is Microdosing Mushrooms Safe?

Taking reasonable (meaning, not extremely high) doses of psilocybin has been proven to be completely safe. Naturally, taking a microdose is safe as well. However, there hasn’t been any longitudinal research done on frequent microdosing over an extended period of time, so we advise everyone to microdose for no longer than a few months at a time.

Can A Psilocybin Microdose Be Detected In A Drug Test?

Psilocybin and its metabolites are not included in most standard drug screens. However, they are sometimes included in extended drug screens.

Where Can You Buy Magic Mushroom Powder?

Federal and state regulations can make buying and sourcing magic mushroom powder difficult. A few states and countries have legalized psychedelic mushrooms, so it is important to do research before purchasing any form of magic mushroom powder or mushroom to avoid any legal issues.