Aztec God Mushroom

Aztec God Mushroom History

Since ancient times, the Aztecs have been using hallucinogenic mushrooms–believed to possess divine and spiritual powers. European explorers found evidence in cave paintings and burial sites in Mexico and Central America that suggests psychedelic mushrooms were a part of Aztec religious and cultural rituals. Teonanácatl is the Aztecs’ word for magic mushrooms, which translates to “Flesh of the Gods”.

However, just like many strains, the history of Aztec mushrooms is a bit hazy. The original sample was allegedly found growing wild in the mountains of Central America, specifically in Paso de Cortes, Mexico. Roger Heim, a French mycologist, supposedly discovered the Aztec God mushroom in the Popocatepetl mountains in Mexico and isolated the strain in 1956.

There’s no substantial evidence that suggests today’s Aztec God is the same strain the Aztecs used. Regardless, this Mexican Psilocybe cubensis strain is an incredibly popular strain amongst beginner and advanced psychonauts for its visual hallucinations and spiritual experience.

Aztec God Magic Mushrooms Appearance

With a typical P. cubensis appearance, Aztec mushrooms have a wide yellow-brown cap with thick, sturdy stems. The cap and stem’s color and size can vary according to growing conditions and genetics.

When dried, Aztec God mushrooms tend to shrink and fade in color. Another colour you may notice is light-dark blue. Psilocybin-containing mushrooms naturally bruise blue during harvest, transport, or handling. This happens when the psychoactive compounds in mushrooms come into contact with oxygen in the air. 

These blue spots are normal, harmless, and do not affect potency.

Magic Mushroom Benefits

Take a journey deep into your mind with Aztec God mushrooms–a powerful tool for exploring complex thoughts and emotions. That is if you learn how to use shrooms properly and determine your intention. With so many ways to use mushrooms, it’s hard to know where to start. Here are some ways you can use Aztec Gods:

• Recreational: Whether it’s music festivals, chill gatherings, or outdoor adventures, shrooms are a fantastic way to experience the world around you as colours and sounds begin to change. Feel a sense of multi-directional interconnectedness as you slip into a euphoric high and pleasant body buzz.
• Personal: Refine your thinking as you go on a conscious-world tour with Aztec mushrooms. You’ll find yourself on an introspective journey, exploring thoughts and emotions outside of your normative state. Whether you apply the newly acquired insights for personal growth is entirely up to you.
• Spiritual: Aztec Gods possess a unique spiritual power to enter your subconscious. Users report seeing similar visuals, many of which are ancient symbols or patterns. Even if you don’t, these shrooms may invoke spiritual feelings of oneness with yourself or the universe.

Aztec God Mushroom Effects

Aztec magic mushrooms have a potency level of 0.50–0.70% psilocybin, promising psychoactive and hallucinogenic effects that are hard to compare to other Psilocybe cubensis strains.

Depending on the dose you take, some of the Aztec God effects may include open- and closed-eye hallucinations, time dilation, heightened emotions, euphoria, uncontrollable laughter, changes to perception, internal self-awareness, and spiritual feelings or visions. When taken in high doses, you may experience ego death or come into contact with an ancient Aztec entity, god, or statue. They’re a spiritual cubensis strain for a reason.

The onset of psychedelic effects typically begins within 30 to 45 minutes and depending on the consumption method, effects can start in as little as 10 minutes. Plan your day accordingly since mushroom trips can last between 3 to 6 hours and in some cases up to 8 hours.

Aztec God Recommendations

Mixing psilocybin with alcohol, drugs, or medications may cause a bad trip–leaving unpredictable effects on your mind and body. But did you know having a negative set (mindset) and setting (environment) can also lead to a bad trip? Take a moment to prepare your mind and space to get the most out of your mushroom trip.

If you’re taking Aztec God mushrooms, make sure you’re in a good headspace. Psychedelics often amplify thoughts and emotions, whether positive or negative. Next, you’ll want to choose a space–indoor or outdoor–that helps you feel safe, comfortable, and centered around people you trust completely. We recommend having a sober trip sitter as a guide for when you need help mentally and emotionally.

The whole experience can last for several hours, so take care of any commitments beforehand. Having a clear day and mind will allow you to surrender to the Aztec God experience fully. Prepare food, snacks, and drinks for when you start to feel peckish. You’ll most likely be ingesting shrooms after a light snack or on an empty stomach. Set your intention and let Aztec God show you how magical mushrooms can be.

Mushroom Dosage

Aztec Gods have a moderate potency but can have strong psychedelic effects at higher doses. It’s important to remember your dose, weight, tolerance, experience, emotional state, and whether you’ve eaten can influence your reaction to magic mushrooms. If you’re new to hallucinogens, we recommend starting low and adjusting the dose as you go. As a general guideline, take a look at our mushroom dosage chart:

• Microdose: 0.05 – 0.25g
• Mini-dose: 0.25 – 0.75g
• Museum dose: 0.5 – 1.5g
• Moderate dose: 2.0 – 3.5g
• Megadose: 3.5 – 5.0g
• Heroic dose: 5.0g +

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