Magic Mushroom Dosage: How Much Should You Take?

Magic mushrooms have been lauded over the centuries for their psychedelic effects that can be life-changing, promoting feelings of enhanced spirituality, introspection, euphoria, and relief.  Now recognized as therapeutically valuable as well, magic mushrooms, also known as shrooms, contain psilocybin as their active compound, and while the compound is strictly illegal under federal law, more and more states are decriminalizing it, while Oregon has become the first state to legalize it entirely. 

If you’re getting ready to take magic mushrooms products due to changing laws in your area, then this dosing guide is for you. 

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What Can Determine How Much Magic Mushroom You Should Take 

Before we get into the dosage for magic mushrooms that is generally recommended, we want to mention that ultimately, the amount that’s right for you can depend on several different variables.  Let’s explain.

#1: Your Magic Mushroom Tolerance 

One thing that we know is that each person’s tolerance and sensitivity to psilocybin is unique, and we know that those who are totally new to psilocybin are likely to have a very low general tolerance.  If you’ve never consumed shrooms before, you may have an incredibly low tolerance to the effects, and therefore benefit from a very low dose.  

#2: What You Want Out of Your Experience 

Some people prefer to microdose, because they aren’t interested in a psychedelic experience, but rather the psychological benefits of psilocybin.  Others may be seeking out a powerful trip that lasts for hours.  What you want to experience will determine the dose that’s right for you.  Let’s elaborate.

• Microdose (0.1 to 0.5g): You likely won’t feel high, but you can get benefits throughout the day such as relief from anxiety, depression, OCD, and brain fog.
• Low Dose (1g): A low dose can give you feelings of euphoria and introspection, without any hallucinations or noticeable distortions in perception.
• Medium Dose (1.75g): With a medium dose, you can expect psychedelic, hallucinatory effects, and more powerful euphoria.
• High Dose (3.5g): A high dose will give you a powerful trip with strong hallucinatory effects that can last for several hours.
• Heroic Dose (5g): A “heroic dose” is not recommended, as the psychedelic effects can be extremely overwhelming to even experienced shroom enthusiasts.

#3: The Magic Mushroom Strain

To an extent, the strain of mushrooms you’re using can make a difference in how much you want to dose.  Some strains are more potent than others, and you may have a stronger tolerance to some than others, in which case you’d modify your dose slightly.  The dosage directions that come with a particular strain of mushrooms can tell you more.

What’s the Proper Dosage for Magic Mushrooms?

Now, let’s get into the proper dose for magic mushrooms according to product type.  As you’ll see, the recommended dosage amount is going to be stated according to the number of grams you consume, rather than a specific quantity of any given product. 

That’s because this is the more accurate way to dose, since products can vary in terms of how concentrated they are (other than dried mushrooms themselves).  Because even the slightest difference in grams can trigger such different results, and because the psychoactive effects of magic mushrooms can be so incredibly strong, we always suggest dosing according to the gram.

Dried Magic Mushrooms

Dried magic mushrooms are the most traditional form to consume, and while some people go by the number of caps they eat, the reality is that it’s far, far better to dose according to the gram, as this will give you a lot more control over how much you take.  Because the effects can vary widely depending on how many grams you consume, we strongly recommend having a scale handy to weigh out your mushroom dosage.  With that being said, here’s the dosage guide that’s recommended:

Microdose: 0.1-0.5g

Low Dose: 1g

Medium Dose: 1.75g

High Dose: 3.5g

Heroic Dose: 5g

Magic Mushroom Gummies

It’s becoming more and more common to come across magic mushroom gummies, which contain an extract of the mushroom.  But, these will follow the same dosing principles as dried mushrooms, with the gummies portioned out by the number of grams of mushrooms per piece.  Also, gummies are ingested just like dried mushrooms.  So, the actual dosage standards will be the same as above.

Microdose: 0.1-0.5g

Low Dose: 1g

Medium Dose: 1.75g

High Dose: 3.5g

Heroic Dose: 5g

Magic Mushroom Candies 

Unsurprisingly, magic mushroom candies, which can include hard candies, chocolates, caramels, etc., are going to follow the same dosing principles as gummies and dried mushrooms, because again, they’re ingested.

Microdose: 0.1-0.5g

Low Dose: 1g

Medium Dose: 1.75g

High Dose: 3.5g

Heroic Dose: 5g

Magic Mushroom Vapes 

Here’s the thing with magic mushroom vapes – we’ve yet to see any legitimate psilocybin vaping products hit the market, and many experts will tell you that psilocybin cannot withstand the heat of a vaping product. 

Not only that, but many believe that magic mushrooms are not effective when vaporized (or smoked), because psilocybin is only effective when it’s ingested.  Because of that, we can’t provide a dosage guide for vaping products, as there isn’t a standard dosing guide for this product type.

Magic Mushrooms Tincture

Finally, we have magic mushroom tinctures, which are extracts of psilocybin mushrooms diluted in carrier oils.  The exact concentration of mushrooms per bottle is going to vary between different products, which is why again, these products are going to be dosed according to the gram of mushrooms rather than a specific quantity of the formula.  The dosing is, again, as follows:

Microdose: 0.1-0.5g

Low Dose: 1g

Medium Dose: 1.75g

High Dose: 3.5g

Heroic Dose: 5g

When it Comes to Magic Mushrooms, Dosage is Everything 

The bottom line is that with psilocybin, dosing is incredibly important.  Just a couple of grams can make all the difference between an extremely mild microdose that doesn’t really get you high, and an incredibly powerful trip that produces up to 8 hours of visual hallucinations. 

With that being said, we strongly suggest being mindful of how much you take, regardless of the product type, and taking into account the dosing guidelines above to decide which dose makes the most sense for you.

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