Amanita muscaria: the science and use of the Fly agaric mushroom

The aim of this short article is a collection of scientific research and personal notes on the topic of consuming Amanita muscaria as a psychoactive drug and as an esculent. Amanita muscaria, also known as Fly agaric is a potent psychedelic mushroom, that has been traditionally used during sacred ceremonies in different parts of the world. It has also been consumed by various cultures as an edible mushroom (although with a specific way of preparation). Current scientific knowledge allows us to better understand the chemistry behind its effects on the human mind and body. For our interest, Amanita muscaria contains 2 primary compounds: ibotenic acid and muscimol. Other notable constituents are muscarine and muscazone, but according to the research, they don’t seem to be as relevant¹. Deadly poisonous amatoxins known from other Amanita species are not present, but there have been reported deaths caused by Amanita muscaria in the past connected to normally non-lethal poisoning⁷. <a href="https://medium.com/@jonasgruska/amanita-muscaria-the-science-and-practice-of-the-fly-agaric-mushroom-587893d4bfe2">Click Here</a>