Psilocybe semilanceata. The mushroom grows in fields, grassy meadows, and similar habitats, particularly in wet, north-facing fields (south-facing for southern hemisphere) that are well-fertilized by sheep and cattle feces.
But unlike P. cubensis and P. coprophila, the fungus does not grow directly on dung; rather, it is a saprobic species that feeds off decaying grass roots. It is widely distributed in the cool temperate and subarctic regions of the Northern Hemisphere, particularly in Europe. However, it has also been reported occasionally from warmer locations such as India, South America, and Australasia. The earliest reliable history of P. semilanceata intoxication dates back to 1799 in London, and in the 1960s the mushroom was the first European species confirmed to contain psilocybin.
Further investigations into the chemical makeup of the fungus revealed the presence of the substances phenylethylamine and the psychotropic baeocystin. Taxonomy and naming[edit] Description[edit] Microscopic characteristics. The Most Fascinating Natural Drugs You've Never Heard Of (PHOTOS) Anthropology of Religion: Some Hallucinogens Used By Shamans.
Drug info - Salvia Divinorum basics. Ok, first of all, if you've never tried Salvia before, DO NOT START WITH A HIGH EXTRACT, such as 10x, 15x, 20x, or 40x.
For a first time user, I HIGHLY recommend starting out with the plain leaf. You must understand that this is not just another plant to get you high. This plant has been used medicinally for thousands of years and has proven very positive effects of one's feelings. Salvia can take you to places where no other drug/herb can. This plant is VERY potent and can be VERY dangerous if you're not careful. I can't stress enough how horrible it could turn out if you used anything above 5x extract for the first time and weren't prepared for what could happen. Read up as much as you can on this herb and ask questions about it here, as we're all willing to help you with anything else you can't find on the web. Drug info - Tripping off Nutmeg?
SWIM has had extensive experience with nutmeg, from as little as 3g up to 55g.
SWIM always uses fresh nutmeg, that is, kernels rather than pre-ground nutmeg powder. SWIM has consumed a colossal quantity of nutmeg (estimated at about 2kg over 1.5 years). Quality of the source material SWIM has found the best quality nutmegs to be dark brown and oily inside (the inside will express slight amount of oil when being pressed), and dense. There should be no parts of the nutmeg that are soft or fluffy (and definitely not fluffy grey! Method of ingestion The best ingestion method SWIM has found is definitely grating the nutmegs to a powder then mixing them into some milky beverage like chocolate milk (SWIM used soy milk).
The other method SWIM recommends, and is a faster method, is to simply bite a kernel in half. Cautions * SWIM has generally had no problems with nutmeg. . * START WITH SMALL DOSES (like 5g) . * It takes 5 hours to really start!. Adverse Effects * Very long come-down. Tolerance.