Blue Meanie

Blue Meanie History

Before getting into the history of Blue Meanie mushrooms, let’s clear up a common misconception about this strain: there are two versions.

Let’s start with the original. There’s a species of magic mushroom called Panaeolus cyanescens and many refer to them as “Blue Meanies.” Pan cyans are typically small, yellowish to brown or off-white, and have long, slender stems. They’re also one of the most potent psychedelic mushrooms—despite their small size—and bruise blue easily.

On the other hand, there’s a strain of Psilocybe cubensis also called “Blue Meanies.” The history behind this mushroom is pretty controversial. Some say the original sample was first discovered in Australia. Another story goes that a prominent online user and spore vendor named “The Keeper” took a generic cubensis strain and rebranded it as Blue Meanies, the same name as the mushroom species Panaeolus cyanescens. Some believe this move was a marketing ploy to attract new (and not yet knowledgeable) magic mushroom users.

Either way, Blue Meanie is an incredible strain that has attracted psychonauts and growers worldwide with their potency and effects. And just to be clear, the Psilocybe cubensis variant of Blue Meanie mushrooms is the one that’s available at Terra Astra. 

Blue Meanie Appearance

Blue meanie mushrooms typically have medium yellow-brown caps and thick stems. These blue psilocybin mushrooms are known for their light-to-dark blue colour that shows up wherever touched. Psilocybin (the psychedelic compound in shrooms) typically oxidizes when it comes into contact with oxygen and bruises blue.

However, the bruising is more noticeable on Blue Meanies because they often have lighter pigmentation and high levels of psilocybin. So, those blue spots are just a sign of the psilocybin and not something to worry about.

Magic Mushroom Benefits

Everyone benefits from magic mushrooms in different ways because we all have different reasons for using them. You may want to use them recreationally for fun, personal or spiritual exploration, or to address internal issues. No matter the reason, set a broad intention as a general guide for your psychedelic trip. Below are a few ideas on how you can use Blue Meanie mushrooms:

• Personal: Change your perspective with shrooms to better understand your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. This requires a high level of self-awareness and introspection, which can be achieved with Blue Meanies.

• Healing: Ongoing research points to magic mushrooms as another treatment that may help with symptoms commonly associated with stress, anxiety, depression, PTSD, and some addictions.

• Spiritual growth: Connect to a holy spirit, a higher power, or your higher self. On the other hand, you may find yourself simply having a profound experience where you feel a strong sense of oneness with the universe.

Blue Meanie Mushroom Effects

Once ingested, the effects of Blue Meanie shrooms will take effect in around 30 to 60 minutes, with the peak occurring about 2 hours in. Expect the mushroom trip to last anywhere from 3 to 6 hours.

As the psychedelic effects begin, you may notice open- and closed-eye hallucinations, vibrant visuals (colours, patterns, or shapes), altered time and space, intense euphoria, heightened emotions, introspective thinking, uncontrollable laughter, body weakness, and changes to sensory perception. At heroic doses, ego death and spiritual awakenings are more likely to occur.

Keep in mind that the onset, effects, and duration will vary depending on the dosage and consumption method.

Blue Meanie Recommendations

Not every trip is going to be life-changing or profound. While shrooms can bring out the good, they can also bring out the bad. To reduce the risk of a bad trip, it’s important to take the time to consider your set (mindset) and setting (environment). Arguably, set and setting are one of the most important aspects of mushrooms. Each shroom trip will be different, but here are a few tried and true tips:

• Be in a good headspace before the trip
• Choose a place that is safe, comfortable, and familiar
• Have a sober trip sitter to support and watch over you
• Always measure a precise dose. Do not eyeball it
• Do not mix Blue Meanie with alcohol, drugs, or SSRIs
• Take shrooms on an empty stomach or a light snack
• Make sure to stay hydrated during and after

Mushroom Dosage

The Blue Meanies mushroom has above-average concentrations of psilocybin, meaning you’ll have to be careful with dosing. Not only that, you will have to take into consideration your size, tolerance, experience, inner state, stomach contents, and medications to name a few. The rule of thumb is to start low and adjust the dose for next time. Take a look at our mushroom dosage guide to help you get started:

• 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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