If you’re a psychedelic lover that’s active on Avalon Magic Plants, odds are we don’t have to explain you the magical powers of microdosing. Heck, odds are big you’ve tried it yourself at one point! Today, the 27th of May, is officially International Microdosing Day, a day where both psychonauts and a growing club of mainstream micro-dosers around the world celebrate and encourage this growing phenomenon.  May 27: International Microdosing Day If you haven’t ...

This so-called psychedelic revolution that we find ourselves in brings with it a lot of interesting studies and perspectives. The current focus on much research being done is on the possible effects psychedelic substances on mental problems. But there are also researchers who choose to look at completely different things. And that's a good thing, as a new report published in Drug Science, Policy and Law suggests that some psychedelics may help improve the symptoms of color blindness.&nb...

Revered by some and feared by many others, San Pedro is one of the most remarkable plants worldwide. The use of the San Pedro plant is of great importance of some indigenous groups in North America, but also one of the most widely consumed natural hallucinogens. It is an amazing spiritual medicine and one of the so-called ‘master teachers’ associated with shamanic practices and ancient religions. Without a doubt, San Pedro is one of the most special products we sell on Avalon Magic P...

Scientific research regarding psychedelics and mental health is booming. One of the most well-researched substances today is psilocybin, the active ingredient in magic mushrooms. The magical ingredient has been looked at in a new study to determine if it could ever be used as a medicine for mental health problems such as depression. In a phase 2 study, the special substance appears to be at least as effective as a certain prescription drug, and may be able to act more quickly.  Also read:&...

While historic users of psychedelics used to throw in a few grams of truffles or downed a blotter of LSD without thinking, current psychonauts now know exactly what the substances are and why we use them. Research has shown that the new generation of psychonauts often has detailed information about the substances they take - very different from users of the past.  Also read: Magic Mushrooms vs Depression: Scientists looking for test subjects The brain of the psychonaut Today's psycho...

Debilitating mental illnesses plagues the medical world. And while more and more studies are taking place to discover the powers of psychedelics on the psyche, much more time, patience and money is needed to make this happen. Fortunately, governments are participating in this in 2021. In Australia, no less than 15 million dollars has been released to research psychedelic drugs and mental problems - an amazing step in the right direction of psychedelic research.  Also read: Magic Mushr...

Can you use psychedelics such as magic mushrooms, magic truffles, mescaline cacti and ayahuasca to save your relationship? Maybe. At least that's what one certain therapist is convinced of. She is a licensed clinical social worker with over 25 years of experience as a relationship therapist, and works for an organization that trains therapists to incorporate psychedelic integration into their own practices. In an interesting interview with GQ, the therapist opened up about her work with psychede...

So you have grown your own magic mushrooms, either by using a magic mushroom grow-kit or another way, and now you want to harvest them? That’s great! But how do you know when the time is right to harvest, and how do you even harvest them? Well, if you’re embarking on this magic mushroom journey like many others, these are some questions you have to know the answer to. Luckily for you, today we’re going to tell you all about it! When to harvest magic mushrooms? Most ...

We have quite a few psychedelics in our range of products, here at Avalon Magic Plants. Magic mushroom grow kits, magic truffles, peyote cacti, LSA seeds… take your pick! One of the more extreme psychedelics, DMT, is found in the Amazonian brew Ayahuasca. But other than causing a life-changing psychedelic experience, DMT might just prove it’s worth in the medical world. Researchers have now begin trialing the use of DMT as a treatment for stroke patients.  Also read: ...

Can people who suffer from persistent depression be helped by eating hallucinogenic mushrooms? It’s a question more and more scientists are asking themselves. Now, researchers at the Dutch UMCG, are trying to find out as well.  For the experiment, the scientists are looking for test subjects for whom at least two types of antidepressants have not or hardly worked in the current depressive period. According to the UMCG, persistent, treatment-resistant depression is a major problem for...

We’ve talked before about how psychedelic micro-dosing has been getting more popular by the day. One area of support we would never have seen coming, however, would be from inside the UFC. Reports say the Ultimate Fighting Championship has approached researchers at Johns Hopkins University for a new treatment regarding psychedelics. Let’s see what it’s all about! “Hey, find out what this is about (...) We want to be on board and we want to be first” ...

While not everyone can be a professional mycologist such as Paul Stamets, there are certain things you just should never - ever - do with magic mushrooms. And we’re not even talking about things to do during a trip. Reports have come in that a man who injected magic mushrooms into his bloodstream into himself has fallen victim to organ failure as the fungi began to develop in the body. “Even more alarming were the results of the blood test: the 'magic' mushrooms, which grow wel...

More and more places across the globe are getting introduced to the powers of psilocybin. Whether it’s through magic mushrooms, magic truffles (sclerotia) or even microdosing nasal sprays, the psychedelic compound has gained interest in every place it touches ground. Now, with laws around psilocybin changing in American states as well, a growing amount of Americans are seeing psilocybin-retreats as a possible thing of the near-future. Also Read: Magic truffles microdosing 101 P...

Are you interested in changing your life for the better? Odds are you have read about microdosing psychedelics. This rather new phenomenon has been gaining popularity rapidly across the world. One of the most popular ways to introduce micro-dosing to your life, is by using magic truffles, also known as psilocybin truffles or ‘sclerotia’. This underground-part of psychedelic mushrooms contain the rather special molecules psilocybin and psilocin. Let’s take a look at why microdos...

People often casually compare the effects of psychedelics like magic mushrooms, truffles, mescaline, DMT and LSD to dreams. But what if we can also link a scientific explanation to that equation? That's exactly what Enzo Tagliazucchi, a neuroscientist at the University of Buenos Aires in Argentina, has done. “Comparing the subjective experience of a hallucinogen to some aspect of neurochemistry could help explain how the brain spontaneously generates dreams” Dreamlike state The use...