Psilocybin mushrooms/truffles are typically consumed in their whole, dried form, but are often consumed as a tea, smoothie, or ground up and inserted into capsules. At times they may be grinded and mixed with lemon juice or prepared with cacao.

 

There are four basic phases of a psilocybin journey; ingestion, onset, peak, and the comedown, each with their own set of perceptions. The peak typically occurs two hours after ingestion and holds the most intense sensory and psychological shifts. The entire journey typically lasts from 4-6 hours.

 

Around 20 minutes after ingestion, the psychological effects may become apparent. Many report entering a profound state of expanded consciousness where realizations about the self and the universe may be found. It is often described with feelings of unity, interconnectedness, infinite love, and peace. 

 

Rushes of emotions, sense of total immersion in the surroundings, visual changes, and ego-dissolution are common. Thoughts might become more cohesive, creative, and connecting and characters may take on new identities or significance.

 

At a moderate psilocybin dose of 1-2.5g you might feel an increased intensity of emotional experiences, increased introspection, a sense of openness to thoughts and feelings, and peace and connection with others and the world around you. You may experience perceptual changes such as synesthesia, visuals, vivid colours, the sense that the world is breathing around you, and a distorted sense of time. Strong emotions, both pleasant and challenging may arise. 

 

At 2.5g-3.5g You will likely see visual hallucinations, including patterns and fractals, time and depth perception will be distorted but you will still be able to grasp your surroundings. Common effects include life-changing introspective or philosophical insights, increased flow of ideas, enhanced appreciation for art and music, and humor.

 

At a higher dose of 4-5+g you will likely experience intense hallucinations (both open and closed eyes visions), ego death, mystical experiences, deep introspection, synesthesia, and no conception of time.

 

Physical effects vary for each individual, but can include a change in heart rate, a change in blood pressure, nausea, dilated pupils, dizziness, disorientation, compulsive yawning, restlessness, deep relaxation, and trouble with coordination.