Which Amanita Mushroom Tincture Should You Buy?

Amanita mushrooms are making their way into the mainstream as we speak, as they’re a legal species of psychedelic mushrooms easily recognized by their bright red cap and white polka dots.  This mushroom is all over the world thanks to its profound psychoactive effects that can be psychedelic in nature, and it’s no wonder why the mushroom has been a mainstay of spiritual and ceremonial purposes for thousands of years.

Modern technology has made it possible to enjoy the benefits of the amanita mushroom without having to dive deep into the forest to forage ourselves.  Instead, we can enjoy the mushrooms in more user-friendly product forms, with tinctures being one of the most popular options.  

As tinctures continue to grow in popularity, you may come across amanita tinctures that contain “amanita blends”, which’re formulas combining amanita extract with cannabinoids and terpenes derived from hemp, which are also legal.  Let’s compare regular amanita tinctures to “amanita blend” tinctures (amanita + cannabinoids and/or terpenes) now, to see which option might make the most sense for you.

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Amanita vs. Hemp

Amanita Muscaria and hemp are two natural substances that contain intoxicating compounds, and so they’re often compared to one another.  Both plants have been used for their intoxicating effects as well as their therapeutic properties since ancient times, and both are legal in the United States.  Both contain chemical compounds that can produce a high which is often described as both euphoric and calming, while having the ability to ease the body of tension.

However, on a chemical level, the two plants are completely different from one another.  Cannabis (hemp and marijuana) gets its key properties from cannabinoids, like THC and CBD.  These compounds produce their effects by attaching to cannabinoid receptors in the body that belong to the endocannabinoid system, a system that regulates physiological processes by using cannabinoids to enable equilibrium in the body.  

Meanwhile, amanita mushrooms get their distinctive high and benefits from a compound called muscimol, a psychedelic that is somewhat similar to psilocybin.  Except, while psilocybin works on serotonin receptors, muscimol interacts with GABA receptors, which offer more calming, sedative, and possibly dissociative effects.

Mixing Amanita Mushrooms with Cannabis Products

So, is it actually safe to mix amanita mushrooms and cannabis compounds together?  Let’s talk safety, first and foremost.  Luckily, there is no risk of a negative interaction in terms of toxicity, etc.  While the combo has never been tested in a clinical setting, we can say that a lot of people use cannabis and amanita mushrooms, with no reported problems whatsoever.  

Of course, there are still some considerations you’ll need to take.  One is that both substances can cause drowsiness and impairment because of their psychoactive effects, so you have to watch your dosing, and start slow when combining them.  The other thing is that every individual can be affected differently, and some people may find that they have a really pleasant experience, while others may actually find that the effects of the two, when taken together, cancel each other out.

Taking a Tincture with Just Amanita 

Let’s go over what it’s like to take tinctures that contain only amanita extract as their active ingredient – in other words, no cannabis extracts present in the formula.  These will come in any variety of milligram strengths, based on how much extract has been added, and will offer anywhere from a micro-dose to a full dose that’s capable of making you trip.

Ingesting tinctures that contain just amanita definitely has some clear pros and cons.  Let’s take a look at those now.

Pros:

• Consuming pure amanita, without any cannabinoids, lets you enjoy a more potent amanita experience, as the presence of hemp extracts naturally dilutes the amanita extract.
• This is a good option for anyone who wants to see what amanita is like, without any other substances influencing the high.
• Consuming pure amanita is good for those who simply don’t like cannabis compounds, and even desire a different kind of psychoactive experience.
• Taking amanita alone may be best for amanita beginners, who may be unsure about whether or not they like the mushroom’s effects to begin with.

Cons: 

• Consuming amanita by itself is just fine, if you want to experience the effects of the mushroom all on their own.  The only real con is that you may end up missing out on some unique products that offer a distinctively satisfying high through the addition of cannabinoids and terpenes.

Consuming an Amanita + Cannabinoid Blend Tincture

Then, there’s the other type of tincture, which combines amanita mushroom extract with one or more cannabinoid distillates (delta 8 THC, THC-P, THCA, HHC, etc.), and sometimes terpene extracts (live resin or standard extract), giving you a unique high that comes from bringing together these two natural, legal psychoactives.  Let’s compare the pros and cons of “amanita blend” tinctures.

Pros:

• The ability to enjoy two great psychoactive substances at once, for a synergistic experience in which the positive effects of both come together in one.
• The ability to choose from different cannabis strains to alter your amanita high more toward indica effects (relaxing, soothing to the body), sativa (uplifting, creativity-enhancing, and stimulating), or hybrid effects (if the tinctures contain terpenes).
• The ability to experience potential therapeutic benefits from both substances.
• The ability to customize your high with different cannabinoid blends.

Cons:

• May be hard for beginners to distinguish between the effects of amanita and the effects of the hemp, and some people may want to know what amanita feels like on its own.

• Dilutes the amanita so that you’re not getting as powerful of a pure mushroom high.

Enjoy an Amanita Tincture with or without Cannabinoids!

Fortunately, you don’t have to choose between amanita and cannabis if you don’t want to – you can take both if you so choose.  This pairing can offer an awesome synergistic effect, since taking them together can enhance certain effects greater than the sum of their separate parts.  But, because of that, you should dose wisely, to avoid taking too much of either.  

Actually, these two substances blend so well together that Binoid carries tinctures that mix together amanita and cannabinoids, for a one-of-a-kind high that you can’t get anywhere else.  You’ll also find products that just provide you with the effects of amanita, if you’d rather savor the effects of the mushroom solo.  Explore Binoid’s selection of amanita products today!

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