Here on Avalon Magic Plants, we often talk about the most fascinating substances, in particularly entheogens. These specific substances contain psychotropic properties that, when ingested, produce an altered state of consciousness. Their use is believed to be closely linked to the evolution of the human species, the rise to primitive shamanism, the existence of religion and many more aspects of life. Nowadays these substances are often used for recreational purposes, but these psychedelics have ...

One of the most extraordinary hallucinogenes we often talk about here on Avalon Magic Plants, is Ayahuasca. This Amazonian brew has been used by indigenous tribes for centuries and contains the powerful psychedelic compound dimethyltryptamine, better known as simply DMT. New research shows this psychedelic concoction can produce lasting changes in higher-order cognitive brain networks. Long-lasting effects The study was published in the Journal of Psychopharmacology and suggests that ayahuasca...

Are you a sex and cannabis enthusiast? Who isn’t, right? Well, new research suggests marijuana use can boost women's sex lives. So grab your bag of weed, put some buds in the grinder and start smoking, vaping, cooking or whatever you like to do with your cannabis. By the way, did you know that vaporizing cannabis in a herbal vaporizer is much more effective than smoking a joint? But more on that in another blog, let’s get back to getting high and frisky... Also read: Why does ti...

Have you ever had that feeling when you are with friends, time seems to fly by, but those last fifteen minutes just before the end of your day at work seem to last forever? Chances are you have, because our brain is very capable of perceiving time in a rather quirky way. We know we measure time in hours, minutes and seconds, but the way time feels is much more flexible than that. This way of our perception of time is severely tested while using different types of drugs. But why does the time (fo...

When it comes to the history of beneficial herbs and herbal medicines, we often look at Ayurvedic medicine, ancient Chinese cultures or the many beneficial plants from Central America. However, there is one important herb that has its origin in South Africa. We are talking about Kanna, a product that has been dried and chewed for centuries because of its special effects. Since kanna - also known as Sceletium Tortuosum - is quite a popular product here on Avalon Magic Plants, in this article...

Salvia divinorum, a psychoactive plant native to Mexico, is a wonderful and powerful naturally occurring herb that can provide a powerful spiritual and healing psychedelic experience. But at the same time, it has the power to give you nightmares and a bad trip that you won't be fond of remembering. When you use Salvia for the first time, it is therefore wise to know what it is, what the risks are and what you should pay attention to. And that is exactly what we are taking care of today! Also rea...

In the last few years, the popularity around the microdosing of psychedelics has skyrocketed as never before. Here at Avalon Magic Plants we have already talked about taking these small amounts of psychedelics to realise a wide range of health benefits. But there’s no doubt the most talked about substances to microdose are LSD, Magic Mushrooms and Magic Truffles. Now, more and more people are wondering about microdosing other psychedelic substances, including ayahuasca - our topic of the d...

The weekend is almost over and with some nice weather across Europe the past few days, chances are some of us have ventured in the nightly hours again. A small party, some drinks,  maybe even a barbecue .. It is not surprising that when Monday starts, many of us feel completely depleted of energy! But what if we tell you that having a good night's sleep is so important for our physical health and emotional well-being? Well, you probably already know. But in this article we tell you why some ...

Have you just finished a wonderful and mind-bending truffle or mushroom trip, and are you curious how long it actually takes until the active substances have completely disappeared from your system? Or are you right in the middle of a trip right now (good luck reading this) and are you looking for information about how long it will alst? Well, you have come to the right place, because that is exactly what we are going to talk about in todays article!  Also read: Meet Chris Isner - the man ...

Ayahuasca ceremonies can, without doubt, be life-changing. Many of you Avalon Magic Plants readers have already experienced the wonders of this Amazonian brew. It was also during one of those ayahuasca ceremonies that Chris Isner had a vision of an ancient woodworking technique - a technique he now uses to transform peoples visions into extraordinary pieces of art. We had the opportunity to have a chat with Chris about how his creative life came to be and why it was ayahuasca that, ultimate...

More and more people believe that magic mushrooms and magic truffles are going to change the way we look at medicines and that they could significantly improve the health of millions of people around the world. New research tries to find a link between one of the biggest health issues in the world: obesity. Around 2.8 million people die from it every year, but The Yield Growth Corp thinks magic mushrooms might help.  Also read: One dose of magic mushrooms could affects your brain for month...

We don’t have to tell you guys anymore how much we love our magic mushrooms and magic truffles. These psilocybin containing delicacies are life-changing, the effects are intense and more and more is being found out about the potential use in the medical world. Well, let’s be honest: they aren’t the most delicious things out there, but that's about all negative we can say about them. New research now shows that psilocybin, the active ingredient in these magic mushrooms and truffl...

On our blog we have often talked about the magical powers of mescaline cacti such as Peyote, San Pedro or Peruvian Torch. Mescaline is known to induce strong psychedelic effects, both visual and emotional. In addition to recreational and religious use, the strong compound is mainly used by psychonauts for enlightenment and exploration of the mind. But there’s more: the medical industry is now having an increased interest in the substance as well, and you can help them. Also Read: Scientis...

Most of you have probably seen Avatar, the movie where the gorgeous planet of Pandora is being explored. One of the things you may have remembered from that movie are the amazing glowing plants all over the planet. Well, thanks to the magic in certain mushrooms, these plants could soon be found on planet Earth, as well.  Also read: Netflix just announced their new documentary: Have A Good Trip: Adventures in Psychedelics More than just psychedelic We don’t have to tell you how magi...

Exploring psychedelics is something Avalon Magic Plants readers know everything about. Whether it’s a magic mushroom trip or a mescaline infused launch into space, hallucinogenic substances are some of the most interesting products out there. Well, streaming service Netflix has caught on as well, and it has now announced a new documentary called ‘Have A Good Trip: Adventures in Psychedelics’. It seems like Tiger King is old news, people… Shrooms are the way to go! Mind-...