🍄 Many are curious about the “raw” Amanita experience, but it’s time to clarify what ibotenic acid actually does—and why most of us choose to decarb it.
If you’ve seen YouTubers chewing raw Amanita caps, you may have wondered:
Is that safe? Is it effective? Why does anyone do that?
Let’s break it all down—what ibotenic acid is, how it works, and why properly converting it to muscimol is often the goal, not the exception.
🔥 Ibotenic Acid vs Muscimol: Why It Matters
Ibotenic acid is the primary compound found in fresh or dried Amanita muscaria.
It’s known for:
- Nausea or stomach discomfort (aka “body load”)
- Overstimulation or restlessness
- Disassociation or intense dreamlike visuals
- In rare cases: vomiting or confusion
✨ However, when ibotenic acid is decarboxylated, it converts to muscimol—the more stable, calming, and desirable compound.
Muscimol supports:
- CNS (central nervous system) regulation
- Gentle sedation and sleep
- Emotional reset and stillness
- Somatic awareness and intuitive perception
🧪 What the Science Says
Studies show that fully decarbing Amanita means reducing ibotenic acid as much as possible—either by slow drying, simmering, or slurry conversion.
Japanese patents have even explored Amanita’s umami properties in food, but this involved eliminating psychoactive components—not consuming them raw.
A well-known decarb study used this chart to show how different heat, time, and pH levels affect the conversion of ibotenic acid → muscimol.
🔗 Link to graph
This research supports our process of using 3 hours at 190°F with a pH of ~2.8 for complete conversion in our Slurry.
🍄 Muscarioid vs Pantherinoid Chemistry
Muscarioids (e.g., A. muscaria, A. regalis):
- Higher ibotenic acid content
- Require decarb to avoid nausea or overstimulation
- Often used as microdose or tea after proper prep
Pantherinoids (e.g., A. pantherina)
- Lower ibotenic acid but naturally higher muscimol
- Stronger, more sedative, but much more potent
- Not ideal for beginners—small amounts can overwhelm
Why this matters:
Just because pantherina has less ibotenic acid doesn’t make it “safer.”
It’s actually more potent and less forgiving. Always start low, and understand the difference in chemistry.
✅ Product Types We Offer
- Fully Decarbed Slurry
- A ready-to-go option with no prep needed. Best for beginners, those short on time, or anyone seeking consistent results.
- Microcapsules
- Dried muscaria, pantherina, or regalis, ~35% decarbed
- Convenient for gentle daily microdosing
- Dried Amanita Specimens
- Whole intact buttons, open hats, or pieces
- Bulk discounts available, no wholesale account needed
- Ideal for DIY tea, simmer extractions, or spiritual ritual
🚫 A Final Word on Raw Consumption
While some online content glamorizes the “raw” experience, we don’t recommend it.
Why?
- The effects are inconsistent
- The body load can be uncomfortable
- And raw ingestion misses the potential beauty of muscimol’s clarity
Instead of chasing a chaotic high, choose a calculated conversion that helps your system truly benefit.