The Fly Agaric or Amanita muscaria is by far the most recognizable mushroom in the world. Its iconic red cap with white dots is known around the world as a classic “toadstool”. In popular culture it is associated with Christmas/Santa Claus, Vikings in a berserker rage, and as a trippy mind altering mushroom (Through the Looking Glass/Alice in Wonderland). However, not all the popular assumptions made about this mushroom are true. . In my most recent podcast episode I debunk some of the most comm

The Truth About Santa and Amanita muscaria

A little history on Amanita, also known as ‘fly agaric’🍄 its earliest known use can be traced back to the Indigenous peoples of Siberia, where it was employed as a sacred sacrament in shamanic rituals and used as a means of communing with the spirit world. Archaeological evidence has also found Amanita m. used by prehistoric peoples in Northern Europe. A ceremonial bowl was found in Götaland, Sweden, containing Amanita m. indicating its use of approximately 6000 years ago. 🍄⚗️Medicinal Uses Di

Amanita mushroom

🍄 Meet the real-life Mario mushroom: Amanita muscaria! As one of the most iconic mushrooms around, you may recognize it from Alice in Wonderland or the Mario super mushroom power up! Fly Agaric’s fruiting body emerges from the soil covered in a white veil of pointy warts. The red pellicle emerges as the cap grows and flattens with maturity to about 20cm wide. They have white gills and white spores. These beauties are poisonous and psychoactive ⚠️ . I was absolutely delighted to come across thes