Welcome to a realm where nature's healing touch meets the power of the mind. Azura Essentials is dedicated to ushering individuals on a transformative journey towards well-being. We offer this holistic approach to mental and physical health because we believe in the profound connection between mind, body and nature. Mushroom therapy is essentially about harnessing the ancient wisdom found in this natural and sustainable resource to restore the mind and spirit to optimal function. Health truly is wealth.
“When we look within ourselves with psilocybin, we discover that we do not have to look outward toward the futile promise of life that circles distant stars in order to still our cosmic loneliness. We should look within; the paths of the heart lead to nearby universes full of life and affection for humanity.” - Terence McKenna True Hallucinations
Having been repressed in the 1960s for their ties to the counterculture, psychedelics are currently experiencing a scientific resurgence. In this video, Michael Pollan, Sam Harris, Jason Silva and Ben Goertzel discuss the history of psychedelics like LSD and psilocybin, acknowledge key figures including Timothy Leary and Albert Hoffman, share what the experience of therapeutic tripping can entail, and explain why these substances are important to the future of mental health.
Below are some of the most common questions asked when beginning to explore mushroom therapy
Psilocybin cubensis is a species of psychedelic mushroom whose principal active compounds are psilocybin and psilocin. Psilocybin mushrooms belong to the fungus family Hymenogastraceae and was previously known as Stropharia cubensis. More than 180 psilocybin-containing mushrooms species are found all over the world and many can induce hallucinogenic/psychedelic effects when consumed.
-Increased libido
-Better mood and stress management
-Deeper sleep & energy
-A greater sense of connection and gratitude
-Creativity and focus
-Less dependance on alcohol & SSRI(Anti-depressant) medication
In short, a microdose is a very small portion of a substance—in this case psilocybin. The dose should be small enough that it won’t cause any relative perceptual changes, meaning you won’t have any hallucinations and apart from passive feelings of warmth and comfort you won't feel high. Even on a microdose you can continue to go to school, work, or operate in any social setting as if you had taken nothing at all. Most people find they function better than normal while on a microdose.
According to multiple university and medical reports psilocybin aka magic mushrooms appear to be extremely safe to ingest. The findings of a high profile US study found that only .2% of almost 10,000 people who reported taking psilocybin hallucinogenic mushrooms in 2016 reported that they needed emergency medical treatment, according to the annual Global Drug Survey. The survey, of more than 120,000 participants in 50 countries, found that the rates of emergency medical treatment for MDMA, LSD, alcohol and cocaine were almost five times higher.
Drug tests do not usually look for shrooms. These substances do not show up on many of the tests involved in common or everyday purposes, such as screening job applicants. While many standard panel tests will not detect mushrooms, there are specialized tests that will.
Generally it is considered safe but not recommended. Magic mushrooms are naturally occurring and contain psilocybin, a substance that has hallucinogenic effects. Hallucinogens interact with serotonin receptors in the brain which causes a variety of side effects, especially when mixed with alcohol. Drinking alcohol while taking mushrooms can lead to a number of health problems due to the fact that alcohol is a central nervous system (CNS) depressant and psilocybin causes impaired perception. Because of this, you may not realize how much alcohol you’ve consumed in a given time.
Each one of the links below will offer more insight on the vast potentials of mushroom therapy.
A new HLS initiative examines the legal and ethical aspects of therapeutic psychedelics
Her full name was María Sabina Magdalena García. Known as the “priestess of mushrooms."
The Johns Hopkins Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research is leading the way in exploring innovative treatments using psilocybin.
After going out of favour in the 1960s and 1970s, psychedelics have begun to return to the mainstream as rigorous clinical trials have demonstrated their potential as treatment for unmet needs in mental health.
