Amanita Muscaria
Amanita Muscaria Dual Extract Tincture
Crafted through a careful dual-extraction process, this tincture draws on the traditional use of Amanita muscaria, a mushroom long associated with relaxation, dream exploration, and spiritual practice.
Potential Benefits:
- May promote deep relaxation and ease tension.
- May help with pain relief due to its analgesic properties.
- Traditionally used to support restful sleep and vivid dreaming.
- Valued in folk traditions for grounding and calming effects.
Our Approach:
- Dual extraction helps balance and refine active compounds.
- Produced in small batches for quality and consistency.
- Intended for mindful, responsible use.
Our dual extract method uses both ultrasonic extraction in hot water and alcohol to extract a wide range of active compounds.
Our Fly Agaric is:
- 100% Organic, foraged in the forests of Dorset
- Decarboxylated
- Dual Extracted, 1:3 Ratio Mushroom Supplement
- 50ml Bottle approx. 25 servings
Key Reported Benefits of Amanita Muscaria (Dual Extract Tincture)
1. Nervous System Support / Relaxation
- Muscimol, the active compound after proper preparation, acts on GABA receptors in the brain — the same system influenced by anti-anxiety medications and sleep aids.
- Users often report a calming, grounding, or sedative effect, especially at lower (micro) doses.
2. Improved Sleep Quality
- Due to its GABAergic activity, Amanita muscaria is sometimes used to support deeper sleep or help with insomnia.
- Not a sedative in the same way as melatonin, but some users report falling asleep more easily or staying asleep longer.
3. Pain Modulation
- Some anecdotal reports suggest it can reduce chronic pain, possibly due to nervous system modulation and muscle relaxation.
- This is not scientifically proven and should not replace conventional treatment.
4. Mental Reset / Mood Balance
- Low doses (microdosing) have been used by some for mood regulation, reduction of anxiety, or emotional resilience.
- Users often describe a sense of “ego loosening”, clarity, or light dissociation — which may help with perspective shifting.
5. Microdosing Potential
- In low amounts, tinctures are sometimes used similarly to psilocybin microdosing (though the chemistry is different).
- Claimed benefits include:
- Enhanced focus
- Improved mood
- Reduced stress response
6. Traditional / Shamanic Uses
- Amanita muscaria has been used in Siberian and Nordic shamanic traditions for vision quests, spiritual insight, or altered states of consciousness.
- While not strictly a “benefit” in the wellness sense, this underpins many modern uses and rituals.
Note: Effects can vary from person to person. This tincture is not a substitute for medical treatment. We recommend starting low, going slow, and using only in appropriate settings. Not suitable during pregnancy, breastfeeding, or for children.