Here at GLW we love our mushrooms, and we’re not talking about the ones you top your pizza with but the ones that we add to our morning coffees, smoothies and take as a part of our wellness rituals. On our shop we have a wide range of functional or medicinal mushrooms, and we are often asked if they have psychedelic effects, the answer is no, but we also thought it was important to highlight the difference between functional mushrooms and psychedelic mushrooms, so let’s go!
Psychedelic Mushrooms
Psychedelic mushrooms go by many names such as “magic mushrooms,” “psilocybin mushrooms,” or “shrooms.” They are a hallucinogenic fungus containing psilocybin, which breaks down in the body to psilocin, contributing to psychedelic effects and an altered state of perception. They are also hallucinogenic drugs which means that they act on the nervous system, often causing you to see or hear things that aren’t there.
The use of psychedelic mushrooms date back over 6000 years and are still used presently for spiritual, recreational and most recently and most commonly for medicinal use. There are over 100 mushrooms with psychoactive or hallucinogenic effects. There are many positive effects and known benefits to using psychedelic mushrooms. Euphoria, creativity, perception alteration, relaxation, opening emotional blockages. Recently, medical research shows that the psilocybin in psychedelic mushrooms can be used to treat medical illness like depression, anxiety, addiction, substance abuse, amongst other illnesses.
The legal possession, growing, use of psychedelic mushrooms varies from country to country but in some countries it is still illegal. .However this is quickly changing,as countries like Canada open new legal pathways for psychedelic treatment. With the recent acknowledgement of its positive effects on mental health, we anticipate that psilocybin will be more widely used in the coming years.
FUNCTIONAL MUSHROOMS
Functional mushrooms, also known as medicinal mushrooms or adaptogenic mushrooms, have traditionally been taken to enhance performance, support the body’s stress management and protect against illness. Functional mushrooms do not cause any psychedelic or hallucinogenic effects but instead improve your body’s overall functioning so that you can achieve optimal performance throughout your day. These are the mushrooms that we sell on our shop and use in our daily rituals.
That being said, just because functional mushrooms aren’t psychedelic, it doesn’t mean that they don’t have their own magic. Functional mushrooms have a list of potent health benefits associated with each type of mushroom. There are many types of functional mushrooms but the most popular ones we have listed below with some of their benefits.
REISHI MUSHROOM BENEFITS: Calm your mind and body with mood-boosting terpenes in Reishi functional mushrooms.
- Promote cardiovascular health
- Anti-inflammatory properties
- Improve sleep and recharge
- Support the immune system
- Manage stress levels
- Support overall wellness
CORDYCEPS MUSHROOM BENEFITS: Cordyceps mushrooms are great for giving the energy boost you need in the morning, pre-workout, or after your workout.
- Strengthen the body with energy and stamina
- Support health oxygen uptake levels
- Improve lung health
- Boost energy and vitality
- Support the immune system
- Build up a healthy libido
- Support healthy liver & kidney function
- Support overall wellness
LION’S MANE MUSHROOM BENEFITS: Lion’s Mane is a fluffy mane-like fungus that supports brain health, helping you beat brain fog to be your best self. Increase mental clarity and focus
- Anti-inflammatory properties
- Boost memory
- Enhance cognitive function and brain health
- Boost energy and vitality
- Support gut health
- Manage stress levels
- Support the immune system
CHAGA MUSHROOM BENEFITS: Chaga mushroom is rich in antioxidants and slows down skin ageing. These are the most common health benefits of Chaga mushrooms.
- High in antioxidants
- Anti-inflammatory properties
- Enhance cognitive function and brain health
- Support gut health
- Boost energy and vitality
- Rich in beta-glucans
- Support the immune system
Now that we cleared that up, we have linked some of our awesome mushroom products because they’re truly amazing! If you want to learn more about the world of mushrooms, because it really is fascinating, there is a great documentary called, Fantastic Fungi on Netflix!
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