5 Surprising Benefits of Magic Mushrooms

Magic mushrooms are one of the strongest natural psychedelics, and often (if not always) associated with tripping and vivid hallucinations. But they also have numerous potential benefits and interesting effects that are continually being researched, in hopes that one day the secrets of our fungus friends will be revealed, and the possibilities of helping people may be unlocked.

In this article, we’ll delve into some lesser-known benefits of magic mushrooms. While there are a lot of unfounded claims and anecdotal misinformation surrounding this hallucinogen, there are also numerous ways it may help to enhance daily life. Let's start and see what other benefits magic mushrooms have besides tripping.

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MAGIC MUSHROOMS CAN CHANGE YOUR PERSONALITY

Plenty of people swear that they’ve had a life-changing or profound experience on magic mushrooms. Also, many will attest to changes in personality after taking them. But what are the reasons behind this?

Well, magic mushrooms contain a chemical compound known as psilocybin. This compound can have a profound effect on the brain in areas that control mood, perception, as well as cognition. Many users claim feeling much more open and relaxed after a magic mushroom experience. Of course, numerous factors could be responsible for this feeling, as set and setting play a huge role, as does mental health, well-being, and open-mindedness.

Magic mushrooms have the potential to make us see the good as well as the bad, in our surroundings and ourselves. But they can also make us feel much more open-minded and connected to nature; this could potentially be because of the natural attributes of the mushrooms. Many users claim to feel much more spiritual after ingesting this hallucination as their ego “washes away”.

MAGIC MUSHROOMS HELP US QUIT BAD HABITS

With enlightenment often comes reflection, and the days and weeks after taking magic mushrooms can leave users contemplating their life choices. This idea may sound wildly profound or pretentious. Still, many claim that taking magic mushrooms left them with a new sense of open-mindedness that caused them to question and reconsider other areas of their lives.

This could potentially mean changing a bad health habit or realising you’d like to get in shape and feel healthy. Many users report a surge of inspiration to seek out and make changes in areas of their life they may not have planned previously.

MAGIC MUSHROOMS CONNECT THE BRAIN ON NEW LEVELS

As mentioned, psilocybin is the compound in magic mushrooms thought to be responsible for cognitive alterations, but it also has the potential ability to connect areas of your brain that don’t normally communicate with each other, allowing them to work together cohesively.

Extensive research has been carried out on this subject using fMRI, with results showing increased synchronicity between different areas of the brain. This, in turn, facilitates a hyper-connected network that allows the brain to function at a higher level for a temporary period, before returning to baseline. Not bad for a mushroom, we're sure you’ll agree!

MAGIC MUSHROOMS ENHANCE CREATIVITY

Psychedelics and creativity have long been a point of discussion, and there are numerous examples of artists and musicians who use magic mushrooms to further their creative process and output. Again, this connection is believed to be due chiefly to the inspirational compound psilocybin. While we have noted its possible effects on personality, perception, and open-mindedness, these factors are also arguably crucial in creativity.

The use of magic mushrooms can potentially boost creativity both at the time of ingestion and the days or even weeks following a trip. While some will rely on a single trip to enhance their creativity, many take to microdosing as a way to potentially keep their brain synchronised and in a state of productivity and creativity.

Some creative outputs include psytrance music and psychedelic art. Both are created as direct interpretations of the feelings, perceptions, or hallucinations one may experience during or after a magic mushroom high. The results are often as the names suggest; both invoke psychedelic imagery or sounds that complement or influence a high.

MAGIC MUSHROOMS ENHANCE YOUR MOOD

We’ve touched upon magic mushrooms’ ability to influence your personality, but what about mood? As mentioned before, there are many factors to consider, such as your surroundings and mental well-being. Magic mushrooms are not a quick fix for those with mental health issues. This is a complicated subject that is still being researched thoroughly.

Many users claim to feel much more open and compassionate during and following a magic mushroom experience, with some experiencing deep emotional revelations that boost their mood or alleviate feelings of sadness. For those who struggle to see the other side of an issue, magic mushrooms might provide the nudge necessary to stimulate progress internally.

FINAL WORD: MAGIC MUSHROOMS OFFER MORE THAN JUST A PSYCHEDELIC TRIP!

So, those are five surprising or lesser-known benefits of magic mushrooms. As mentioned, research trials are continually being carried out to discover more properties of this hearty hallucinogen, and there’s still a ways to go. The future of magic mushrooms is definitely exciting, and one we should watch with close attention. Who knows what it will hold, and what discoveries will be made…

Miguel Antonio Ordoñez

With an AB Mass Media and Communications degree, Miguel Ordoñez is a veteran writer of 13 years and counting and has been covering cannabis-related content since 2017. Continuous, meticulous research along with personal experience has helped him build a deep well of knowledge on the subject.

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