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Reconnecting with Your Body Through Rooted Awareness with our Amanita Guided Meditation

Most who find their way to Amanita aren’t just curious—they’re seeking. Whether it’s rest, clarity, energy, or relief from overwhelm, there’s a longing underneath it all. A desire to feel whole again.

This is why an Amanita Guided Meditation is more than just a practice—it’s a way to remember what your body already knows.

Why Amanita? Why Now?

Amanita (specifically muscaria, regalis, and pantherina) interacts directly with your central nervous system (CNS). It doesn’t force—it invites. By calming overactive nerves and softening internal noise, Amanita can open the door to something many of us have forgotten:

👉 How to trust ourselves.
👉 How to feel again.
👉 How to listen to what’s real—inside.

Begin by Dropping In

Before you begin any Amanita journey, start by asking:
“What am I carrying in my body today?”

This isn’t about chasing visions or expecting a miracle fix. Instead, it’s about settling into your inner terrain—noticing your energy, your tension, your emotion. These are clues. Your nervous system has a language, and Amanita helps you learn how to hear it again.

Activating the Roots Within

We often talk about “grounding” like it’s a surface act—bare feet on the Earth. But true grounding is energetic.
It’s the awareness of your body’s root system:

• Where do you hold energy?
• Where do you leak it?
• What would happen if you called it all back?

Amanita, especially in low and steady doses, creates the perfect environment for this inquiry. It quiets the noise and makes space for clair-abilities—subtle senses like intuition, inner vision, and deep knowing—to reawaken.

How to create your Amanita Guided Meditation

Here’s the basic flow, but goal is to make it yours:

Take your Microcapsules or sip of Amanita Slurry and Acknowledge the time.

You will have 40-90min to be in the set and setting you have established.

Finish up all loose ends, clean your space, turn phone on do not disturb, begin setting up your ambiance- incense, diffuser, candles, whatever speaks to you for this moment.

Ideally you want a quiet place where you can sit or lie down without distractions.

It’s time to Drop into awareness of your body. I

We will use breath to anchor.

Choose what resonates with you and begin.

🎧 ✨ Woo Woo Resource: Root Chakra Guided Meditation (10 Min)

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🌀 Why This Approach Works (Energetic + Somatic View)

While chakra-based meditations are often seen as “spiritual,” they also hold immense somatic and psychophysiological value—especially when paired with breath.

Here’s why this approach helps shift your state:

• Each chakra maps to a cluster of nerves in the body. For example, the root chakra corresponds with the pelvic nerve plexus and the sacral base of the spine—activating these areas through breath and awareness increases oxygenation and body awareness.
• Guided visualizations and vocal toning stimulate the vagus nerve, aiding in regulation of heart rate, digestion, and emotional balance (key functions of the parasympathetic nervous system).
• Slow, rhythmic breathing with visualization lowers cortisol and supports alpha brainwave states, associated with calm, creative insight, and neuroplasticity.
• Feeling energy in the body (even subtly) brings you back to the present moment—a practice shown in mindfulness research to reduce anxiety, enhance clarity, and support emotional resilience.

Whether or not you “believe” in the chakras, the felt sense of energy moving through the body becomes a doorway to safety, stillness, and reconnection with self.

🎧🔬 Science‑Based Breathwork for Grounding

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“If you don’t resonate with chakra language or energy frameworks, try this secular breathwork session by Deb Dana. It’s a compassionate, science‑based approach to grounding and settling the nervous system—perfect pairing for your Amanita journey.”

🧠 Why This Approach Works

Studies show that intentional, guided breathwork can:

• Increase cerebral oxygenation and blood flow
• Reduce sympathetic arousal and stress VogueNature
• Support calm, presence, and reset—especially when practiced consistently and mindfully

Unlike fast or intense techniques, guided slow breath exercises like this are shown to be more effective for stress reduction when practiced for at least 5 minutes and supported with clear instruction pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.govpositivepsychology.com.

🌬 A Note from My Own Experience

The other day, while sitting with Amanita, this entire post began writing itself through me.

I was in the stillness. And for a moment, I thought, “I feel nothing.”
But then it hit me—peace feels like nothing only when we’ve been used to noise.

When your CNS finally stops racing, you’re not going to feel a rush of fireworks.
You’re going to feel… quiet. Ease. Spaciousness.
It’s subtle—because it’s so loud compared to the chaos we normalize.

We often expect Amanita to create some altered, energetic experience. And yes, at higher doses, it absolutely can.
But when taken with intention—for nervous system regulation or deeper rest—the beauty is in the calm. In the clarity.
In the truth that your healing doesn’t have to scream to be real.

Because of my own background with energy work, I’m able to sense the micro-movements in my body.
The shifts in breath, the tingles in my palms, the sudden release in my gut.
But I realize that not everyone has that framework yet.
Which is why I shared a meditation above—to help guide you back to that inner knowing.

Amanita gives you the space to tune in.
Pause, observe, and feel.
To go deep—not with force—but with reverence.
To access the parts of yourself that are waiting to be heard.

That’s the work. That’s the magic.
And if you’re here, it’s because something inside you is already listening.

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With stillness and love,
Marlucia

Welcome! If you’ve found yourself here, you’re likely curious, maybe even overwhelmed, about how to work with Amanita (pantherina, regalis, muscaria) mushrooms. You maybe asking yourself Which Amanita is right for me?

Every day, we receive questions from people who are tired of feeling stuck—physically, mentally, or spiritually—and want to know if Amanita (pantherina, regalis, muscaria) could be the shift they need. This post is designed to be your first stop before diving into our other resources.

Let’s start by getting grounded.

🌿 What Is Amanita?

Amanita is a genus of mushrooms—most famously Amanita muscaria (the red cap with white dots), but also Amanita regalis (its brown cousin) and Amanita pantherina (the most potent brown-capped variety).

These are not psychedelics like psilocybin. They work primarily through the GABA system—which governs calm, sleep, muscle relaxation, and nervous system regulation.

🧠 Why People Turn to Amanita

Some of the most common reasons include:

• Insomnia or broken sleep
• Chronic stress or anxiety
• Trauma recovery
• Nervous system burnout
• Spiritual inquiry or dreamwork
• Restless body/mind

Many are surprised to find Amanita supports slowing down, rather than tripping out. It helps the body remember how to rest, reset, and receive.

📦 Product Types (And What They Mean)

We offer Amanita in two main forms:

1. Amanita Liquid Extract we call – Slurry (Fully Decarbed)

(offered in all varieties when available)

• A fully decarbed, ready-to-use Amanita extract
• Fast-acting and efficient for micro or macro doses
• Comes in a liquid form, great for custom dosing

2. Amanita Dried Specimens (35% decarbed)

(offered in all varieties when available)

• Microdose Capsules
  → Hand-pressed in small batches using whole cap material—never stems or powder.
  → Available in Regalis, Muscaria, or Pantherina varieties.
  → Ideal for nervous system support, dreamwork, clarity, and emotional regulation.
  → Easy, consistent, and travel-friendly.
• Amanita Shake
  → Bits and pieces of dozens of dried Amanita specimens
  → Ideal for brewing your own Amanita tea or decoction
  →Offers greater variety and potency balance (since each mushroom is different)
• Amanita Buttons, Open Hats, and Pieces.
  → Perfect for DIY slurry, educational work, or ceremonial use.
  → Available in bulk with amazing discounts—no wholesale account needed.
  → Choose by species: Muscaria, Regalis, or Pantherina.
  

🔥 Which species should I choose?

 Muscaria — The Gentle Teacher

Muscaria is where most people begin, and it’s often the most forgiving.

It’s supportive for the emotionally sensitive or energetically open. If you’re easing into nervous system repair, this is a solid ally.

At first, I didn’t feel much—until I realized the effects were cumulative. I needed higher amounts to notice anything dramatic, but that didn’t mean it wasn’t working. Muscaria was subtle, steady, and deeply nourishing when I gave it time.

 Regalis — Clear, Strong, Grounded

Eventually I moved into regalis, and it quickly became my favorite.

I loved its nutty, chocolatey aroma, but even more, I appreciated how it brought clarity, energy, and focus—but without overstimulation. I needed less than I did with muscaria to feel the same, or even stronger effects.

At one point, I returned to regalis after a long pause and took my usual amount.
The result? It hit much harder than expected.
That’s when I realized what reverse tolerance really means—sometimes less is more.

 Pantherina — Power with Purpose

My first experience with pantherina wasn’t pleasant. It made me feel aggressive, which I initially rejected. But over time, I realized that aggression was really internal resistance—I had reached a point where I needed to grow, push my body, and commit.

Once I started working out and caring for my vessel, pantherina became the mushroom that matched my pace. It now supports me when I need drive, movement, and sharper focus.

That said, it’s not for everyone. If your body is still learning to rest and regulate, pantherina can feel too intense.

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🧪 What’s the Deal With Decarboxylation?

We offer:

• 35% Decarbed: Mushrooms are partially converted, allowing your body to continue the rest. Great for gentle or slow-processing experiences, microdosing, energy support, and subtle enhancement of awareness. Ibotenic acid—the compound more present in this stage—may also support neurogenesis, movement, and motivation in low doses when approached mindfully.
• Fully Decarbed Slurry: A ready-to-go option for those who don’t have the time to DIY. No preparation needed—just measure and use. Mushrooms are fully converted, offering a deeply grounding and restorative experience. Great for nervous system regulation, emotional release, restful sleep, and inner stillness. Muscimol—the primary compound in this stage—may also support sensory integration, parasympathetic activation, and introspective clarity when used with care.

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💡 Dosing is Highly Individual

This is one of the top reasons people message us—“How much should I take?”

The answer: Start low, go slow. Learn to listen to your body

Everyone’s body reacts differently based on:

• Nervous system sensitivity
• Sleep cycles
• Gut health
• Past trauma
• Digestive sensitivities
• tolerances

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🌀 Before You Dose…

Ask yourself:

• What am I hoping to feel?
• What am I hoping to release?
• Am I prepared to rest, not push?

Amanita isn’t something to take and forget. It’s an invitation. A partner. A mirror.

 General Dose Range Reference by species

 Not dosing advice—just collective observations and math based on dried mushroom weight. Everyone’s body responds differently.

• 1g ≈ 3 muscaria microcapsules
• 1g ≈ 30 ml muscaria slurry

• 1g ≈ 3 regalis microcaps (same weight as muscaria, just stronger)
• 1g ≈ 30 ml regalis slurry (fully decarbed)

 

• 1 pantherina capsule = 0.333g (dry)
• 1g ≈ 30 ml pantherina slurry (full muscimol extract)

 How to Use This:

• Adjust expectations by species, not just grams.
• Always consider your sensitivity, body weight, gut health, and diet.
• Wait 60–90 minutes after use before adding more.
• Remember: Fully decarbed Slurry will feel stronger at lower volumes than raw caps or capsules.

 Final Thoughts

No format is “better”—just different.

• Microcapsules = gentle integration
• Dried = DIY, art, and exploration
• Slurry = ready, potent, and precise

“The mushroom is sacred—but the method matters.”

Now you know exactly what you’re working with. And that’s where the real journey begins 

Check out our YOUTUBE channel where we come alive with educating you to Awaken to your Roots.

📚 Next Steps

Explore these posts next:

• 👉  What Makes Amanita Different from Psychedelics?
• 👉 Amanita, Dreams & the Pineal Gland
• 👉  How to Decarb Amanita
• 👉 Amanita Diarrhea: Is it Normal?
• 👉 Amanita Full Decarb DIY ⋆
• 👉 How to Take Amanita:

Still unsure? You’re always welcome to message us: support@AwakeningRoots.org before buying. We’re here to help you feel informed, supported, and grounded every step of the way.

🌀 Think Beyond.
Awakening Roots — Since 2019

Perimenopause is a season like no other—a sacred threshold between cycles, marked not only by hormonal shifts but by invitations into deeper self-knowledge.

Yet for many, it’s also a time of upheaval:

• Sleep is elusive.
• The mind races.
• The body tingles with anxiety, heat, or fatigue.
• Emotions surface with new intensity.

And the nervous system is often at the center of it all.

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🌿 The Nervous System & Hormones: A Dance of Balance

Estrogen, progesterone, and even cortisol weave together to create the rhythm of your inner world. As estrogen fluctuates during perimenopause, it impacts neurotransmitters such as:

• GABA → Calm, relaxation, sleep
• Serotonin → Mood, emotional balance
• Glutamate → Memory, focus, alertness
• Dopamine → Motivation, pleasure, drive

This is why perimenopause can feel like a seesaw between:

• Rest and restlessness
• Clarity and fog
• Peace and panic

For many, it’s the nervous system—not just the hormones—crying out for support.

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🌀 Why Seek Alternatives?

Many who arrive at this stage feel weary of synthetic hormones or one-size-fits-all solutions. They’re seeking sovereignty and tools that nourish both body and spirit.

Amanita is one such tool—but it’s only one thread in a vast tapestry of healing traditions worldwide.

Let’s explore that tapestry.

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🌍 A Global Mosaic of Support

✨ Western Herbalism

In Western herbalism, these allies have long been used for hormone balance and nervous system support:

• Wild Yam (Dioscorea villosa): Traditionally used for hormone support, though modern science debates its direct estrogenic effect. Often used for cramping and mood swings.
• Vitex (Chaste Tree): Supports progesterone balance and may help regulate cycles.
• Ashwagandha: An adaptogen known for soothing the nervous system, reducing cortisol, and helping with sleep.
• Motherwort: A herb of the heart, easing palpitations, anxiety, and hormonal swings.
• Black Cohosh: Traditionally used for hot flashes and emotional swings.

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☯️ Chinese Medicine (TCM)

Traditional Chinese Medicine sees perimenopause as a shift in Yin and Yang balance.

• Yin deficiency often appears as heat, dryness, anxiety, insomnia, night sweats.

TCM might suggest:

• Dong Quai: Nourishes blood and regulates cycles.
• He Shou Wu (Fo-Ti): Known for vitality and longevity.
• Rehmannia: Supports Yin and nourishes the kidneys.
• Acupuncture: Helps balance Qi and ease symptoms.

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🔮 Ayurvedic Medicine

Ayurveda calls menopause the “Second Spring.” It recognizes shifts in Doshas—especially Vata rising, leading to dryness, anxiety, and insomnia.

• Shatavari: Supports reproductive health and soothes hot flashes.
• Ashwagandha: Calms Vata, eases anxiety, and builds resilience.
• Sesame Oil Massage (Abhyanga): Grounds the nervous system and calms the mind.

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🌌 Energetic & Esoteric Perspectives

Many esoteric systems see perimenopause as a spiritual initiation. It’s the time the Wise Woman, Crone, or Elder begins to awaken within.

• Qi Gong: Moves stagnant energy and soothes internal heat.
• Breathwork: Helps release trapped emotions and regulate the nervous system.
• Sound Healing: Vibrations help harmonize nervous system rhythms.
• Crystal Allies: Moonstone, Lepidolite, and Amethyst are favorites for hormonal shifts.
• Quantum Healing: Views symptoms as energetic blockages ready to transform.

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💫 Modern Integrative Approaches

Even modern holistic practitioners weave together old and new wisdom:

• Functional Medicine: Looks at gut health, adrenal health, and hormone metabolism.
• Neurofeedback: Helps reset brainwave patterns linked to anxiety or insomnia.
• Mindfulness Meditation: Helps manage emotional reactivity and physical symptoms.

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🍄 Amanita’s Unique Place in This Mosaic

Amanita muscaria and regalis have a special place in this conversation:

• Works on GABA pathways: Promotes calm, relaxation, and quiets a racing mind.
• Eases muscular tension: May help with the restless, wired feeling many describe.
• Supports dreamwork: Gentle doses can bring subconscious clarity during times of transition.

While not a hormone regulator in the classic sense, Amanita can be a gentle guide for those whose CNS is overstimulated and yearning for stillness.

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🌱 Suggestions for Those Navigating Perimenopause

If you’re exploring alternatives, here’s a blend of approaches to consider:

• Daily Practices:
  • Abhyanga (warm oil self-massage)
  • Gentle breathwork
  • Meditation, even five minutes a day
  • Qi Gong or slow yoga
• Herbal Allies:
  • Shatavari
  • Ashwagandha
  • Motherwort
  • Dong Quai
  • Rehmannia
• Energetic Tools:
  • Sound baths
  • Moonstone jewelry
  • Journaling your dreams
• Nutritional Focus:
  • Minerals like magnesium and zinc
  • Adequate protein
  • Blood sugar balance to support hormone swings
• Mushroom Allies:
  • Consider microdosing Amanita regalis for gentle calm
  • Pair with rituals to help the nervous system settle

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🍄 Amanita Beyond Perimenopause

Perimenopause is just one of many hardships that can disrupt the nervous system. Chronic stress, trauma, autoimmune issues, insomnia, and long-term anxiety also affect the CNS deeply. Amanita can be a gentle ally in all of these cases, helping bring calm and reset nervous system patterns.

🌿 How to Work with Amanita During Hormone Shifts

• Start with microdosing regalis or muscaria for gentle support.
• Use Amanita on days of high tension to promote grounding.
• Pair Amanita with calming rituals like meditation, warm baths, or journaling.
• Track how you feel to discover your own rhythm and response.
• Always listen to your body’s cues for rest or slowing down.

If your still not sure how to implement Amanita read some of the other posts on our Understanding Amanita Page, to gain an understanding in the area you need clarity.

• Dosing
• Micro Vs Macro
• GI Issues
• Amanita & Sex
• Slurry
• DIY Brew recipe. 

🌀 A Note from the Heart

Perimenopause isn’t an ending—it’s a rebirth. A passage into a new wisdom. The body’s messages during this time may be uncomfortable, but they’re invitations to listen, slow down, and recalibrate.

I speak from a place of experience. Navigating my own hormone shifts has been a curve ball. I’m so grateful to have shifted my diet and also added Amanita to my routine. It’s become a true ally in helping me find calm and connection in this season of change.

Amanita won’t “fix” perimenopause—but it can walk beside you, offering moments of softness, stillness, and reflection.

Your healing journey is yours to write. Whether through mushrooms, herbs, energy work, or simply deep rest—you deserve to feel held and supported.

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🌀 Think Beyond.
Awakening Roots — Since 2019

Don’t Forget you can listen to these write ups on our YOUTUBE channel where we hope you can Awaken your Roots.

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Amanita for Beginners🍄✨

Welcome, friend. If you’ve found your way here, chances are you’re feeling that quiet pull toward something different.

Maybe you’ve heard whispers of Amanita’s ancient spiritual use. Or maybe you’re simply tired.

Tired of feeling stuck.
Of stress, insomnia, or an overactive mind.
Tired of labels, pills, and the search for answers that never seem to come.

Whether you’re exploring Amanita for spiritual growth, nervous system healing, or just relief from relentless stress—you deserve clear, grounded guidance. Let’s begin.

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🌿 Why Amanita Is Different

Unlike psilocybin mushrooms, Amanita muscaria, regalis, and pantherina don’t work on serotonin. Instead, they influence your:

• GABA receptors → calming the nervous system
• Glutamate pathways → supporting mental clarity and gentle neuroplasticity

That means Amanita can feel less like a psychedelic “trip” and more like a reset—a chance for your body and mind to breathe.

But it’s powerful, and if misused, it can be overwhelming. Respect and knowledge are key.

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🧭 🍄 Amanita for Beginners: Start Exploring These Posts

Here’s where to dive deeper, whether you’re seeking spirituality, relief, or simply curiosity:

• The Mushroom Cure: Where You Have Mush-Room to Grow and Be
• 🍄 Amanita Shakes→ Variety for Consistency
• Cacao Ceremony & Amanita 🍄→ Sacred Pairings
• 🌿 Social Anxiety and Insomnia: Why One Pill Can’t Fix It All🌿
• 💩 Amanita Diarrhea: Is it Normal?
• 🍄 Fake Amanita Gummies – Hidden Dangers You Must Know
• Understanding Pantherina
• 🍄 Micros vs. Macros: Understanding the Difference Between Psilocybin and Amanita
• Amanita Muscaria Holistic Benefits Explored
• Learn about Amanita muscaria with our FAQ

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🍄 Who Might Consider Amanita?

Amanita has captured interest from people across the spectrum:

• Those needing deep nervous system relaxation after years of high stress
• People struggling with sleep or restlessness
• Individuals with chronic pain or tension who feel stuck
• Spiritual seekers wanting safe, dreamlike journeys
• Creatives seeking inspiration without intense visuals

But here’s the truth:

It’s not a miracle mushroom. It’s a tool that needs time, understanding, and respect.

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⚖️ Why Dosing is So Unique

Amanita mushrooms vary greatly in potency, even among the same species. That’s why:

• We never suggest “standard doses.” Start small and feel your way forward.
• Your nervous system, metabolism, and goals affect how Amanita interacts with you.
• Microdosing is often a gentle first step for exploring benefits without intensity.

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🔥 35% Decarbed or Full? What Does It Mean?

If you’re shopping Amanita products, you’ll see terms like “decarbed” and wonder what they mean:

• Found in the Wild (Raw) → Mostly ibotenic acid. More stimulating and can feel jittery or dissociative for some. Some microdosers prefer raw for a sharper edge. (We do not offer these)
• 35% Decarbed (All dried specimens & MicroCaps)→ Partially converted to muscimol (the calming compound). A middle path that offers both clarity and relaxation.
• Fully Decarbed  (slurry only) → Nearly all ibotenic acid converted to muscimol. This version is deeply relaxing, physically soothing, and less likely to cause nausea or overstimulation.

Think of decarbing like cooking food—it transforms certain compounds, changing how your body experiences the mushroom.

Explore more here: Understanding Decarbing in Amanita Products

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🌌 🍄 Amanita for Beginners: A Note from the Heart

If you’re here because you’re tired, hurting, or just searching for relief, you are not alone. This path doesn’t have to be mystical or ceremonial if that’s not your style. It can simply be about finding rest, nervous system reset, and the gentle relief you deserve.

Take your time. Go slow. Listen to your body. Keep a journal. And know that your healing journey matters.

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🍄✨ Amanita for Beginners: Start slow, stay curious, and remember—you always have mush-room to grow.

Check out our YOUTUBE channel where we come alive with educating you to Awaken to your Roots.

🌀 Think Beyond.
Awakening Roots — Since 2019

The Mushroom Cure 🍄

There’s a wave moving through the world right now. A wave of seeking — sometimes even desperately seeking — answers for all the ailments that weigh us down. The labels of woe. The fatigue. The mind-fog. The ache for relief.

People are looking for miracles. And somewhere along the way, the Miracle Cure became the Mushroom Cure.

Is it just another fad?
Or is it a taste-and-see experience that might change your life?

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🌱 A Moment of Reflection

How long are you willing to give yourself to change?

How willing are you… to live again?

I know, that sounds extreme — about you not living. I’m not judging. But if you’re here reading this, you’re here because you’re seeking. You’re seeking alignment, peace, rest, understanding, and change.

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🔮 My Mushroom Path

Amanita mushrooms ignited a curiosity in me that I’d forgotten. It reminds me of how I felt when I first began my herbalism training: that spark of wonder. The shift from herbalism to alchemy and mycology has been an incredible adventure.

I always knew plants were our allies. But I didn’t fully grasp that mushrooms might be our foundation — tools that were carefully, beautifully, intricately placed in our atmosphere to help align our beings.

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🌍 Why Talk About This?

Change requires Action.
You deserve to have the tools you need.
Because you deserve to learn.

I know it feels overwhelming. Who has time? But I’m here to say: You have to demand time for yourself. You’re important. If you’re not around, none of this works.

Sure — people move on and keep living. But that’s their story, not yours. What does your story look like?

If you’re here because you typed into the search bar “I need… I want a mushroom cure,” I want to start by telling you:

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🍄 The Mushroom Kingdom Is Expansive — On Purpose

There is no one mushroom cure.

This is a deep dive into how much you’re willing to love yourself — and your neighbor, whether that neighbor is a naysayer, a helper, or a lost soul. What’s your role? How much do you care about LIFE?

It sounds deep, I know. But I’m talking about health.
A mind, body, and spirit approach.

Where you’re tuning into all parts of yourself through understanding and action — physically releasing and receiving the energy flowing through your vessel.

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🌀 Why It’s About More Than Mushrooms

That’s why we dive into:

• Supplements and vitamins
• Exercise and movement
• Diet and nutrition
• Cleansings and detox
• Routine and discipline
• Minimalism
• And, ultimately, coming into neutrality, peace, and center within yourself and with those around you

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✨ Amanita as an Ally

Amanita is an amazing mushroom. It offers perspective on how to flow — with energy, or with rest, depending on how you use it. It interacts with you, and it needs time to do so.

Frustration and fear won’t help you climb the ladder toward freedom and safety. Expecting Amanita to be a miracle mushroom is folly. Yes — it carries beautiful, enchanting stories and lore. But the real work lies in understanding the bigger picture — your entire vessel.

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🌿 The Mushroom Cure

The Mushroom Cure isn’t just about mushrooms. It’s about:

• Building a relationship with your body
• Understanding the tools around you
• Acting with intention and respect

It’s about giving yourself the space — the mush-room — to grow, heal, and simply be.

Are you ready to explore it?

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🍄✨ The Mushroom Cure: where healing meets curiosity, and your story is waiting to unfold.

Check out our YOUTUBE channel where we come alive with educating you to Awaken to your Roots.

🌀 Think Beyond.
Awakening Roots — Since 2019

Let’s do the Amanita Shake or Do you have Amanta Shakes? 🍄✨

Amanita Shakes—two words that carry both a warning and a wonder.

In my world of Amanita mushrooms, “shakes” can mean one of three things:

• The Joyful Amanita Shake: When you find your perfect dose, Amanita can unlock a euphoric freedom—a calm body, inspired mind, and sometimes a gentle urge to shake, dance, and move. This is the rhythm of release. The nervous system unwinds, the spirit flows, and everything feels alive. We call that the good kind of Amanita shakes.
• The Not-So-Fun Amanita Shakes: On the other hand, taking too much Amanita—or not preparing it properly—can lead to the other kind of shakes: twitches, tremors, muscle spasms, and a sense of restlessness. This is why intention, respect, and proper dosing matter so deeply with this sacred mushroom.
• Amanita Shake Pouches: Why the best muscaria and regalis shake specimens you can buy, for a great price, of course.

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🌕 Understanding the Two Sides

Amanita muscaria and Amanita regalis work through GABA and glutamate systems, influencing how your body and brain communicate. In lower doses, they’re calming, dreamy, and gently disinhibiting—great for dance, movement practices, or deep creative flow. In higher doses or poorly prepared forms, they can overwhelm your nervous system, causing shaking or discomfort.

Always start low and go slow. Listen to your body. This isn’t a mushroom to casually toss into smoothies without understanding its unique properties.

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🍫 Amanita Shakes You’ll Actually Want

At Awakening Roots, we’re passionate about creating Amanita experiences that bring joy, not jitters. That’s why were having the honest conversations about Knowing yourself and your limitations.

Our premium Amanita Shakes are carefully curated collections of dried mushroom specimens.

Here’s what makes them special:

• Muscaria → offers rich, earthy, slightly umami notes, ideal for gentle journeys and dreamy states.
• Regalis → brings a nutty, chocolatey flavor and smoother effects, perfect for those seeking clarity alongside calm.

Unlike products that rely on single, uniform specimens, our Amanita Shakes feature a variety of pieces from numerous mushrooms. In a 35 oz pouch, you might receive 8–20 whole specimens, depending on size. But in a Shake pouch, you’re at least 50 different specimens in mixed pieces and bits.

Why does that matter?

Because every Amanita mushroom can vary significantly in potency and energetic profile. By including a diverse range of specimens, we optimize consistency and create a balanced, reliable experience—offering you a more even flow rather than unpredictable peaks and valleys.

Imagine a pouch filled with fragments from many individual mushrooms—all carrying their own unique wisdom and chemistry—blended together to help you:

• Drop into your body
• Quiet mental chatter
• Awaken a subtle, sensual rhythm
• Stay grounded without unexpected intensity

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✅ When to Enjoy an Amanita Shake

• Morning creativity rituals
• Gentle movement sessions
• Breathwork or meditation
• Dreamwork before sleep
• Or just as a sacred moment of self-connection

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⚠️ A Quick Note on Safety

Even with premium products:

• Start small if you’re new
• Never combine Amanita with alcohol or heavy stimulants
• Avoid if pregnant or nursing
• Always honor your body’s signals

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Have you heard of a cacao ceremony?
This ancient heart-opening ritual traces back to Mayan and Aztec traditions, where cacao was cherished as a plant of divine origin—known as “food of the gods.” It was used to connect with the heart, ancestors, spirit realms, and the inner self. In today’s world, ceremonial cacao is making a powerful return as a tool for stillness, movement, emotional release, and creativity.

🌱 Why Cacao Works:
Ceremonial cacao contains:

• Theobromine – a gentle stimulant that increases blood flow and energizes the heart
• Anandamide – the “bliss molecule” tied to mood, joy, and emotional clarity
• Magnesium – supports muscle relaxation and stress reduction

Ceremonial doses typically range from 25–35g of pure cacao paste, mixed with warm water or plant milk and sipped with intention.

Curious to learn more?
Here are a few resources—some grounded in 🧪 science, others inspired by 🔮 spirit and ceremony:

• 🎥 “The Ancient Secrets of Cacao” – History Time (YouTube, cultural + historical focus)
• 📚 NCBI – Theobromine and Mood Modulation (peer-reviewed article)
• 🎥 “Cacao Ceremony: A Sacred Ritual” – Inner Compass (YouTube, modern ceremonial lens)
• 📖 Journal of Functional Foods – Cocoa and Cardiometabolic Health

Feel free to explore these based on your learning style—whether you’re more of a reader, a listener, or a feeler.

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🌕 Now Enter Amanita…

While cacao opens the heart, Amanita muscaria and Amanita regalis help calm the mind. These sacred mushrooms have been used across Northern and Eastern Europe in shamanic rituals for centuries—especially for dreamwork, visioning, and resetting the nervous system.

Unlike psilocybin, Amanita doesn’t work on serotonin. Instead, it supports:

• GABA Receptors – calming, soothing, and reducing overstimulation
• Glutamate Modulation – which can help support mental clarity and neuroplasticity

✨ In simple terms? Cacao opens your heart. Amanita brings your nervous system into balance. Together, they create space for presence, peace, and inner clarity.

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⚡️ The Synergy: Magic Meets Chemistry

Combining these two creates a sweet balance of stimulation and stillness, heart and body, fire and earth.

Amanita and cacao synergy is most impactful when approached with intention—whether in a quiet moment of reflection, a creative practice, or a movement session. You don’t need a full ritual to benefit; what matters is understanding how these allies work and choosing to engage with awareness, respect, and a desire for healing.

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✅ Best Use Cases

🔹 Amanita microdose + ceremonial cacao
→ Supports connection, emotional clarity, and creative flow when used with intention and awareness

🔹 Cacao and Amanita combination
→ Supports movement practice, breathwork, or deep stillness when used with presence and respect

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⚠️ Important Cautions

• Too much cacao is stimulating and may clash with Amanita’s calming properties—especially pantherina.
• Avoid caffeine, alcohol, sugar, and dairy when combining. They can interrupt absorption or trigger nausea.
• Don’t combine with high doses of either unless you are very experienced.

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🔬 Nervous System Support

This blend gently supports the body’s natural rhythms—cacao uplifts and energizes the heart, while Amanita grounds and soothes the mind. Together, they offer a balanced experience of clarity, calm, and inner connection.

When used with awareness and a genuine desire to heal, this combination invites presence, insight, and a deeper relationship with your emotional and spiritual landscape.

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🧪 Beginner’s Blend (Starter Dose)

• 100% Cacao (5-10 grams)
• Fully decarbed Amanita muscaria , regalis, or pantherina slurry (your normal micro dose portion) 
• ½ tsp raw honey or pinch of salt
• Optional: cinnamon, cardamom, reishi, or lion’s mane

🌞 Creative Flow Cup (Daytime Ritual)

• For: art, journaling, writing, grounding
• Ingredients:
• 100% Cacao ( 10-15 grams)
• Fully decarbed Amanita muscaria , regalis, or pantherina slurry (your normal micro dose portion) 
• 1 tsp coconut cream or ghee
• Sprinkle of nutmeg or cardamom
• Optional: splash of lion’s mane tea
• Instructions:
• Warm, blend, sip, create with presence.

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🌕 Ceremonial Cup (Dreamwork / Stillness)

Ingredients:

• 100% Cacao (15-25 grams)
• Fully decarbed Amanita muscaria , regalis, or pantherina slurry (your normal macro dose portion) 
• ¼ tsp cinnamon
• Pinch of sea salt
• ½ tsp raw honey or coconut sugar
• ½ cup spring water or nut milk (warm, never boiling)

How To:
Heat water gently, melt cacao, stir in slurry and extras.
Sip slowly with intention.
→ Best consumed on a semi-empty stomach with time set aside for stillness.

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🌱 What Makes It Ceremonial?

Ceremonial cacao is about more than just the percentage—it’s a fusion of how the cacao is grown, harvested, processed, and consumed. Traditionally, ceremonial cacao comes from heirloom beans like Criollo, often stone-ground at low temperatures to preserve its full array of beneficial compounds such as theobromine and anandamide.

Some brands, like Navitas, offer 100% cacao from non-hybridized Criollo beans grown by small farms in Peru. While their cacao is clean and minimally processed, it’s often sold as nibs or powder rather than the traditional paste blocks used in ceremony. This doesn’t make it lesser—it simply highlights a different format.

What makes cacao ceremonial is ultimately your intention. Whether it’s from a sacred farm or your own pantry, when you prepare and consume cacao with presence, education, and reverence, you activate its deeper potential.

🍫 Using Nibs Instead of Paste

If you’re using 100% cacao nibs—like those from Navitas—you’re still aligned with the spirit of ceremony. Cacao nibs are simply crushed raw cacao beans, retaining their full-fat content and theobromine. As long as they’re unsweetened and minimally processed, they can offer the same mood-lifting and heart-opening benefits.

Some people melt or blend them into warm drinks, but you can also eat a spoonful slowly and mindfully. Chewing them allows you to savor the bitterness and tune in with your body. Remember: the most powerful part of any ceremony is your intention.

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🌿Important Notes

• When it comes to pairing cacao with Amanita, Pantherina slurry is a personal favorite for ceremony. It offers a full-spectrum Amanita experience with just a small amount—allowing the cacao to remain the star of the cup.
• Regalis is also a great choice, especially for those newer to Amanita or more sensitive. It has a smoother, nutty-chocolate flavor that complements cacao beautifully without overwhelming it.
• Muscaria, while the most well-known, tends to require a larger amount for noticeable effects and brings a deeper, earthier, more umami taste.
• Choose based on your experience, flavor preferences, and intention for the session.
• I did not include any dosing as you are your own guide. I recommend you start small and allow your body to speak to you on how it affects you. This is for both Amanita and Cacao. 
• If you feel spacey: ground with salty snacks, ginger tea, or walk barefoot.
• If your not sure what Amanita Micro & Macro is watch this Video.

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🍫🍄 This is more than a drink. It’s a conversation between plants, fungi, and your spirit.
Whether you’re called by science or by soul—this ritual has something to teach.

🌀 Think Beyond.
Awakening Roots — Since 2019

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At Awakening Roots, we don’t believe in shortcuts—we believe in all-natural products that support your return to clarity, calm, and connection. Our Amanita offerings are handcrafted without sugars, fillers, or gimmicks. Just intentional preparation, ancestral respect, and scientifically-supported practices. Whether it’s Slurry, caps, or microcapsules, we keep it real so you can reconnect on your terms.

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🌿 Everyone Has Their Own Path

Everyone walks their own path.
And it’s our beliefs that shape those paths. They fuel us. They ground us. And for many, they become immovable.

I’ve had the privilege of walking many paths and sitting with many people from all walks of life through my years working with shamanic energy. And one thing I’ve found again and again is this:

We are more willing to heal for our loved ones than for ourselves.

Despite all the nutritional knowledge, clinical science, and tools I had access to—it wasn’t enough to create real change in me. It only began when I tried to help my family. That’s when the shift started.

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🍄 Why I Opened Awakening Roots

I started Awakening Roots in 2019, during a time of deep remembering.
I had just discovered my shamanic lineage—my great-grandmother, a healer in the Amazon, and my grandmother, a macumbeira who worked with energy and ritual. I was learning tarot, working with ancestral spirits, and diving into what I now call neo-ancestral shamanism.

It was Amanita that cracked me open. A magical awakener.
But it also humbled me. Because I realized I wasn’t meant to be anyone’s shaman. I wasn’t here to lead people—I was here to build the bridge for them to find themselves again.

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🧬 Bridging the Sacred + Scientific

Many are awakening to energy, frequency, and spirit.
And many still seek proof—science, structure, studies.

So I stopped trying to choose between the two.
Instead, I began holding both:

• We teach the science: why full decarb matters, how muscimol behaves, what the studies say.
• We honor the magic: that the power is within, and always has been.

We openly share recipes, guides, and protocols—not to gatekeep but to give abundantly.

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🌕 What Makes This Shop Different

We do offer the cheapest prices in the USA—but there’s more to it than that.

We don’t sell tinctures or gummies. We don’t spread misinformation.
Instead, we offer pure, all-natural Amanita products—no sugar, no fillers, just handcrafted love.

Our offerings include:

• Science-backed, ready-to-go Slurry, designed for simplicity and effectiveness
• Hand-pressed microcapsules using whole caps, not powder, made in small batches
• A wide range of specimens—from the most beautiful to the misfits—because nature, like us, isn’t always perfect

We believe in reverence over retail. In clarity over hype.

This isn’t just a shop. It’s a space where you’re seen, supported, and reminded that the path home is already within you.

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🌀 If This Resonates…

If you feel something rising in you… a pull to reconnect, a hunger to heal in a different way—
then I’m here. Not as your shaman. But as your mirror, your guide, your bridge.

If you’re ready to walk a path of alternative health, ancestral remembrance, and inner truth…

✨ I’m here to help you Think Beyond.

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That helped my marriage? Yes! Before i dive into why I don’t want to dismiss other plant allies.

But It seems nowadays, the popular conversation is around the trippy mushrooms—how psilocybin helps shift depression, open childhood wounds, and create deep inner healing. And science is finally catching up, with studies showing that a single macro dose or multiple microdosing sessions with psilocybin can achieve what used to take years of therapy. (New Yorker – The Trip Treatment)

Here’s what I’m not seeing: people talking about Amanita as an ally for relationships.

Don’t get me wrong—all mushrooms have their place. Their own tempo. Their own medicine.

I’ve experienced deep healing that helped my marriage with more than one plant allie—some of those journeys were wild, heavy, and absolutely transformative. You crawl back from the wreckage of those moments changed. But then comes the work. The actual integration.

And that’s where Amanita stepped in.

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🌿 What About the Other Entheogens that helped my marriage?

We’ve seen the stories—about Ayahuasca, psilocybin, and mescaline (including Bridgesii). These powerful plant teachers open doors to trauma, to visions, to something people often describe as ‘meeting God.’

Ayahuasca & Spiritual Breakthroughs

• A naturalistic study of 63 participants at a Peruvian retreat reported improvements in psychiatric symptoms, with individuals describing spiritual insights, processing painful emotions, increased empathy, and forgiveness (Frontiers in Pharmacology).
• Another study compared experiences across psychedelics and found ayahuasca often leads to deeply meaningful encounters interpreted as meetings with the divine (Psychedelics.Berkeley.edu, ResearchGate).
• Animal studies support that ayahuasca may help rewire trauma-affected brain regions like the amygdala and hippocampus (PMC, Frontiers in Neuroscience).

🌵 Bridgesii / Mescaline & Trauma

• Epidemiology of Mescaline Use
  A survey involving mescaline users noted meaningful psychological shifts: motivations included personal insight and trauma relief, with many also reporting medical or psychological benefits psypost.org+3pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov+3apnews.com+3.
• Ecological & Cultural Use
  Research on Echinopsis lageniformis (a Bridgesii cactus) confirms its traditional use as a mescaline source in shamanic practices—historically used to heal, connect with spirit, and process emotional wounds reddit.com+2en.wikipedia.org+2planetdesert.com+2.

Classic Psychedelics & “Meeting God”

• The Marsh Chapel Experiment (1962) gave psilocybin to theology students—many described mystical states, with some calling it a “cosmic homecoming.”
• Johns Hopkins found that psilocybin sessions ranked among the most spiritually meaningful events of participants’ lives—effects lasted 14+ months (Wikipedia – Marsh Chapel Experiment, New Yorker – The Trip Treatment).

🧠 Why This Matters for Relationships & Healing

• Deeper Connection: Divine encounters can soften defense mechanisms, increasing empathy.
• Trauma Processing: Facilitated breakthroughs often release long-held grief.
• Integration Opportunity: Amanita supports grounded, real-time presence—essential when applying these lessons in real relationships.

All of these have their place. And I’ve personally found healing through them.

But what makes Amanita different is this:

Amanita works on the central nervous system. It doesn’t send you flying through time. It anchors you in the now.

You’re not meeting God or unpacking your childhood trauma.
Instead, you’re with your partner, heart soft, voice steady.

Calm. Courageous. You’re ready to say the thing—and hear theirs too.

There’s no drama. No escape. Just… truth.

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Our Experience

I’ve been able to speak and be heard with Amanita in ways I never expected.
Not from some high. Not from sedation.

From clarity, stillness and love.

We’ve even invited a trusted friend to sit with us during tough conversations. He wasn’t altered, but he was in that same space of peace—and the way he reflected back what we said, the way he held neutrality and didn’t judge—it felt like Amanita’s medicine extended to the entire room.

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Why Amanita Deserves the Spotlight

While the world races toward high-vision entheogens and trippy transformation, Amanita offers something that most don’t even realize they need:

1. It’s legal—no underground circles, no fear.
2. It’s accessible—you don’t need to leave your home.
3. It’s calm—you remain in your body, not blasted into the cosmos.

But most importantly—it’s safe enough to foster intimacy. This is why it helped my marriage.

When your nervous system feels soothed, your heart opens. And when your heart opens, connection becomes possible. Real connection. Vulnerable. Present.

This is why so many people—myself included—have experienced Amanita as an aphrodisiac. Not in the traditional sexual stimulant sense, but in the deeper, relational one:

You feel safe in your own body again. Safe with your partner. You want to touch, to hold, to speak truth, to be close.

For those recovering from trauma, relational hurt, or cycles of distance, this is profound.

Discover more about Amanita’s effects and how it works

📊 Entheogen Comparison Chart

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🌿 Entheogen	🌌 Key Experience	🧠 Healing Focus	🕊️ Common Use
🍄 Amanita	Calm presence, grounded clarity	Nervous system regulation, emotional integration	Relationship repair, ceremony prep
✨ Psilocybin	Mystical visions, emotional insight	Depression, meaning-making, emotional expression	Solo journey, microdosing
🌿💧 Ayahuasca	Entity contact, emotional release	Trauma healing, spiritual connection	Guided ceremony, Amazonian tradition
🌵 Bridgesii (Mescaline)	Heart-opening clarity	Cultural healing, grief processing	Sacred cactus ceremony
🌀 LSD	Abstract thought, ego unraveling	Creativity, pattern breaking	Therapeutic, self-inquiry
🚀 DMT	Rapid ego dissolution, entity contact	Death awareness, spiritual awakening	Smoked ritual, short sessions
🌱 Iboga/Ibogaine	Life review, root trauma	Addiction reset, ancestral clearing	Detox and initiation rituals
🌼 San Pedro	Gentle forgiveness, joy	Emotional balance, love-based healing	Andean spiritual ceremony
💧 Blue Lotus	Dreamlike euphoria, softening	Sensual openness, lucid dreaming	Tea, bath, tincture
🐸 Bufo (5-MeO-DMT)	Unity consciousness, ego obliteration	Spiritual rebirth, total surrender	Single-dose guided journeys
🌳 Acacia (Melodica)	Ancestral contact, inner worlds	Deep introspection, soul connection	Traditional brew
🌬️ Cannabis	Heightened senses, emotional release	Stress relief, connection, body awareness	Spiritual, recreational, medical
💗 MDMA	Radical empathy, open-hearted truth	Relational trauma, bonding	Couples work, ceremonial therapy
🥥 Kava	Body calm, mental stillness	Social ease, muscle relaxation	Grounding tea, social ritual
🌸 Kanna	Euphoric peace, emotional clarity	Mood balance, connection enhancement	Chewed, teas, ceremonial
🌬️ Rapé	Mental reset, energetic clarity	Third-eye clearing, emotional detachment	Ceremony prep, breathwork

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I hope you can see how Amanita became the mushroom that helped my marriage. May it give you insight on how it can help yours!

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🍄 Amanita for Mind, Body, and Gut. Amanita mushrooms in holistic wellness are finally getting the spot light they deserve.

Long overlooked or falsely labeled, these mushrooms aren’t fringe—they’re foundational. They’re not just tools for consciousness—they’re food. Real, functional food. And when used properly, they support nervous system balance, emotional reset, and gut health.

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✨ Integrating Amanita into Your Holistic Practice

For those who practice meditation, breath work, yoga, or movement healing—Slurry becomes a profound ally.

Unlike many mushroom products that are dried, powdered, or extracted without full conversion, Slurry is cooked and pH-balanced for maximum muscimol activation. The result is a calming experience that supports deep presence—not escapism.

A warm spoonful of Slurry before a grounding practice? That’s where the work begins. Plan accordingly before beginning your practice as it can take up to 2 hours for the onset of effects, depending on factors such as whether you’ve fasted and your overall gut health.

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🍲 Amanita as Nutrition — Not Just Neuro

Even psychoactive Amanitas (muscaria, regalis, and pantherina) offer remarkable nutritional benefits.

These mushrooms are rich in:

• Antioxidants
• Glutamate derivatives
• Trace minerals from pristine forests
• Muscimol (a powerful, non-addictive GABA agonist)

In Japan, Amanita is patented as a flavor enhancer, and for good reason. The umami profile is undeniable. And many have begun exploring:

• Soups made with Slurry
• Spice blends using powdered dried caps
• Cookies and ice cream (yes, really!) 

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🍄 Non-Psychoactive Amanitas for Nutritional Use

Did you know not all Amanitas are psychoactive? Some are simply delicious.

Here are a few examples:

• Amanita caesarea (Caesar’s Mushroom): A Mediterranean delicacy, loved for its taste and eaten grilled or fresh.
• Amanita jacksonii: Similar to caesarea, and native to North America.
• Amanita zambiana: A wild food staple in Central Africa.
• Amanita velosa: Mild, nutty, and popular on the U.S. West Coast.

⛔️ Note: Always forage with a professional. Amanita phalloides (Death Cap) and others are fatally toxic.

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⛔️ Seeking Gut Healing? Avoid This…

While Amanita recipes are fun and creative, if your goal is restoration and gut healing, avoid:

• ❌ Processed sugars
• ❌ Conventional dairy
• ❌ Candy-style edibles

Instead, lean into:

• ✅ Nutritional soups made from Slurry                       AND 
• ✅ Warming Spiced teas with Amanita + other herbs

Slurry isn’t a supplement. It’s an ancestral ally. Respect it like food, not a fix.

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Final Thoughts on Amanita mushrooms in holistic wellness.

Amanita isn’t just about visions or silence—it’s about nourishment.

Whether calming your nervous system after overstimulation, working through insomnia without sedatives, or simply reconnecting to your own rhythms, these mushrooms belong on your altar and your table.

🌕 The next time you think about mushrooms, don’t just think “trip.”
Think gut. Rest.
Think beyond.

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Let’s talk about a common experience in the Amanita muscaria world: microdosing without results.

By definition, microdosing refers to taking a sub-perceptual dose — one that does not produce noticeable psychoactive effects but may support mood, clarity, or nervous system function over time. That said, sub-perceptual doesn’t mean ineffective — but it also doesn’t mean entirely unfelt.

Here’s where it gets tricky: if the preparation is poor (low in muscimol or improperly decarbed), it might not even be delivering enough active compound to achieve subtle effects. So, while microdosing shouldn’t feel like a full experience, it should still do something — over time you may notice better sleep, calmer, and reduced stress reactivity. If you’re not noticing even those gentle shifts, it’s likely the preparation itself is the issue.

If you’ve tried tinctures or capsules and felt nothing, you’re not alone. This happens often — and not because Amanita isn’t working, but because of how it’s being prepared.

Many commercial tinctures are alcohol-based, and that presents a problem. Muscimol — the active compound in Amanita muscaria, regalis and pantherina — is water-soluble, not alcohol-soluble. Ibotenic acid, which is also present in the mushroom, must be decarboxylated (heat-converted) into muscimol to become bioavailable. Ethanol doesn’t facilitate this transformation well, meaning you may be left with a product that’s not only ineffective but potentially misleading.

Alcohol itself is psychoactive, and some users may confuse the subtle sedation of the alcohol with the effects of Amanita. Combine this with the fact that many capsules on the market are filled with degraded or unidentifiable bulk powders, and it becomes clear: you’re often not feeling Amanita — you’re feeling filler, placebo or nothing at all.

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Alcohol Tinctures: Why They Often Miss the Mark

In herbalism, alcohol tinctures are often effective — but their success depends on the chemistry of the plant or mushroom being extracted. Alcohol is excellent at pulling out alkaloids, terpenes, and resins — which is why it’s the go-to for herbs like valerian, echinacea, and skullcap.

However, in the case of Amanita muscaria, the key active compound — muscimol — is not one of those alcohol-soluble constituents. It’s a polar, water-soluble molecule, and it requires heat decarboxylation to be active (transforming from ibotenic acid). Alcohol neither extracts it well nor facilitates that conversion.

So, in the case of Amanita, they’re more likely to be ineffective — or worse, misleading — unless they include a decarbed water extract component.

Some alchemists do use a more effective method

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If you’re a great alchemist, as they do exist, they create a water-based extract to decarb and draw out muscimol, and only then add a small amount of alcohol to preserve it. This hybrid approach can be effective — but it’s rare, and not what most commercial tinctures offer.

We used to make our own Amanita extract this way as well — a carefully decarbed, water-based preparation with alcohol added afterward for shelf stability. While this method can work, we found that the extract lost some of its potency over time, particularly during the transition and preservation phase. Additionally, many of our clients and community members were specifically seeking a non-alcoholic option for nervous system support, spiritual practice, or trauma recovery. That need pushed us to evolve beyond the alcohol-preserved model entirely.

Unfortunately, most tinctures on the market skip this step. They rely solely on ethanol as a solvent, which is where the problem begins.

There’s growing evidence that alcohol tinctures are not only ineffective for Amanita muscaria — they may be giving a false impression of effects altogether. Muscimol, the key compound responsible for Amanita’s sedative and calming properties, is poorly soluble in alcohol (Wikipedia). Likewise, ibotenic acid — its precursor — is also water-soluble and requires heat to convert, something ethanol does not reliably provide.

A study on Amanita tinctures made with 80-proof vodka found low concentrations of muscimol and ibotenic acid, further proving that alcohol alone is a poor solvent for this mushroom’s unique chemistry (PMC10574166).

In short, many users are either feeling nothing — or mistaking the mild sedative effects of alcohol itself for the mushroom’s medicine. This creates a placebo trap and a misunderstanding of what Amanita is capable of.

Why We Make Slurry

If you’re genuinely looking to feel Amanita — especially its calming, sedative, and grounding effects — you need a preparation that honors the mushroom’s chemistry. That’s why we make slurry.

A slurry is a water-based, fully decarboxylated extract. It’s created by gently simmering the mushroom at a specific temperature and pH to convert ibotenic acid into muscimol while preserving other beneficial compounds. This approach maximizes muscimol concentration, minimizes ibotenic acid, and delivers the full-body experience Amanita is meant to provide.

Scientific literature supports this method. According to patent data (WO2022187974A1), even dried caps can contain ibotenic acid concentrations as high as 1800 ppm, with muscimol levels remaining low unless actively decarbed through heat and acidified water. In many commercial preparations, the ratio of ibotenic acid to muscimol remains heavily skewed — sometimes as high as 9:1 — making the extract stimulating or ineffective rather than relaxing.

In contrast, a properly prepared slurry is:

• ✅ Water-soluble and bioavailable
• ✅ High in muscimol, low in ibotenic acid
• ✅ Free from alcohol interference
• ✅ Aligned with traditional and modern extraction science

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My Experience With Slurry

After five years working with Amanita, I’ve tried every form. Slurry wins. I’ve used small amounts for clarity and large doses for deep work. One macro session left me so disoriented that integration became essential. I was lucky to have support.

Set and setting matter. If you’re going deep, make sure you’re in a safe, quiet space. Healing can get loud. You don’t want to unpack your nervous system while someone’s asking what’s for dinner.

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Most People Just Want to Feel Better

You don’t need to unravel your entire self. Most people just want better sleep, less anxiety, or a grounded reset. Amanita can help — when it’s done right.

It’s not a psychedelic. It’s not here to show you visuals. It works gently with the GABA system — more whisper than roar. That’s why when people finally try a well-made slurry, they often say, “Oh… now I get it.”

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If that’s the experience you’re seeking — calm, sedation, clarity — I encourage you to try Amanita as a slurry. This is the way it wants to be worked with.

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Additional Insight from Patent Research

Amanita muscaria extract, when properly prepared through water-based decarboxylation methods, has multiple applications for human health. According to patent literature, it may reduce pain, address inflammatory disorders, benefit immunity, and support symptoms of autoimmune conditions. It’s also indicated for general wellness — promoting relaxation, reducing stress, and improving sleep. These claims reinforce what many have experienced anecdotally: that Amanita is more than folklore — it’s a physiological ally when prepared with care and understanding.

📄 View the full patent source

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We’ve been getting a lot of great questions lately! How to use Amanita comes up quite often. Specifically on if stacking different types of Amanita throughout the day was a good idea. To be clear, everyone is different. But for us we love the variety.

🌞 Regalis in the morning? 100% yes.

It’s ibotenic acid–forward, which means it carries more of that clear, energizing drive. Microcapsules are our favorite for this—super easy to dose, consistent, and great for starting the day with focus without feeling overstimulated.

🏋️‍♀️ Pantherina before a workout? Game changer.

We’ll usually take a 50ml shot of panther slurry late afternoon.
By the time we hit our workout, it’s starting to activate—and it gives you this strong, clean internal push. Like “berserker mode,” but with control.
We train for about an hour, then hit the shower, have supper, and as we wind down, the heaviness starts to creep in.

🌙 Sometimes we’ll take a second small shot of panther right before bed to really carry us through the night. The key here is listening to your system. Everyone’s different.
We’ve had reports of people taking 15ml and saying it was too much. So don’t copy our dosage—honor your own response. That’s the real guide.

😴 Muscaria at bedtime?

A comment came up about muscaria -What about using muscaria, which is less potent to get you through then night? You sure can—just make sure it’s fully decarbed. Muscaria still contains a good bit of ibotenic acid unless it’s been Fully decarbed, and if you’re not converting that, it might not be the most relaxing experience.

⚠️ Also, reverse tolerance is definitely a thing for some.

Others, though, do report building a tolerance and needing more over time. It’s not one-size-fits-all. That’s why these community conversations matter. You sharing what worked for you helps the next person find their rhythm, too.

🍽️ Quick tip on using Amanita:

Amanita munchies are real. We always end our evenings with something clean and high-vibe—grass-fed meat, wild fish, organic berries, and raw milk. It hits the spot and pairs beautifully with pantherina’s grounding effect.

🧬 If you haven’t looked into it yet—

check out the MTHFR gene mutation. It’s a huge piece of the puzzle when it comes to energy, detox, and brain function. If your gut can’t methylate and convert what your brain needs, it’s like trying to run a Ferrari on dirty fuel.

🎧 Check out the link below to one a great episode thats dives into that:
Spotify link

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Bottom line about using Amanita:

Regalis micro in the morning. Pantherina slurry before a workout and again before bed. Maybe muscaria—if it’s decarbed—at night. But always follow your body, not someone else’s stack.

The Role of Community in Navigating Amanita Experiences
Given the scarcity of formal research, communities like Reddit’s r/AmanitaMuscaria and Facebook’s “Amanita Science and Magic” group have become essential platforms for sharing experiences and insights. These spaces allow individuals to discuss their journeys, ask questions, and offer support to others exploring Amanita.
Engaging with these communities not only fosters a collective understanding but also provides a support system for those navigating the complexities of Amanita use.

Your experiences are a vital part of this collective exploration. By sharing your journey with Amanita, you contribute to a growing body of knowledge that can guide and support others.

We encourage you to join the conversation:

• Reddit: r/AmanitaMuscaria
• Facebook: Amanita Science and Magic

Your insights can help demystify Amanita and foster a community grounded in shared learning and mutual support.

So, if you’re reading this or watching this—jump in the comments. Lets us know how your using Amanita. It could be the missing piece someone else is looking for. 🍄✨

Disclaimer: Amanita muscaria, regalis, and pantherina are potent psychoactive substances. Its effects can vary widely among individuals, and improper use can lead to adverse reactions. Always exercise caution, educated yourself before working with Amanita. We also encourage you to speak with your practioner about your intended uses, so they can monitor your vessel. Always read all disclaimers. We make no claims of magic cures or suggest dosing as this is extremely individual.

🌲🌿 Are you afraid of Amanita muscaria? Let’s Talk About the Fly Agaric Mushroom, the Myths, and the Lost Stories.

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Amanita Story time…

You know that red mushroom with the white dots? Amanita muscaria. You’ve probably seen it in fairytales, maybe even on your favorite Christmas postcard. The “toadstool” popping up under pine trees. It’s iconic, mysterious… and, for most people, terrifying.

But why? Why does this little mushroom spark such a deep sense of caution — even fear — whenever it’s mentioned?

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Where the Fear Began

Part of it is the stories — those spooky tales we hear about witches and poison. Amanita muscaria if eaten raw or in large amounts, can definitely make you nauseous, dizzy or disoriented. But here’s something you might not know, while it’s toxic, it’s rarely deadly.

The Myth of Deadliness

Many people lump Amanita muscaria in with its deadly cousins, like the Death Cap (Amanita phalloides). But unlike those mushrooms, Amanita muscaria doesn’t contain the compounds that shut down your liver and lead to real tragedy.

In fact, there aren’t any solid, modern, documented cases of deaths solely caused by Amanita muscaria. That’s a myth that’s stuck around because of the mushroom’s wild, unpredictable nature — and lack of education.

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The Soviet Shadows

Of course, the fear isn’t just about the mushroom’s effects. It’s also about how knowledge was stolen. In the Soviet Union, shamans in Siberia had worked with Amanita muscaria for centuries, using it with deep respect and spiritual reverence. But the Soviets saw their practices as a threat. So, they cracked down, brutally. They didn’t just ban the mushroom. They hunted the people who used it. There are stories — grim ones — of shamans being rounded up and, heartbreakingly, thrown out of airplanes. Their knowledge, their respect for Amanita… silenced by fear and power. A horrifying attempt to erase their traditions and the mushroom’s rightful place in the forest.

This history of fear and repression — from violent suppression to cultural shaming — is deeply woven into the modern caution many feel toward Amanita muscaria, particularly in Polish and Russian communities. The Soviets tried to erase the knowledge of shamans, and this has led to generations believing the mushroom is deadly, even though modern evidence suggests it is not truly fatal.

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Replacing Fear with Respect

When prepared with care — usually by drying, which converts the ibotenic acid into muscimol — Amanita’s toxicity is reduced significantly. This is because muscimol interacts with the brain’s GABA receptors, leading to sedative and calming effects, but it still requires respect due to its unpredictable potency. This mushroom demands careful preparation and understanding of your own vessel, reminding us of the delicate balance between self and nature.

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So, why are many afraid of Amanita muscaria?

It’s a mix of things: The confusion with truly deadly mushrooms, and the echo of violence from times when wisdom was outlawed. I am so grateful to be living in a time where education and understanding come before fear — many people don’t realize that not all mushrooms are deadly, or trippy, or even gross. In fact, there are about 600 known species of Amanita and an estimated 14,000 species of mushrooms overall, with new ones still being discovered. Many of these fungi hold benefits that are still being explored. The mushroom kingdom has so much to teach us, and fear should not be the first lesson.

Traditional and Modern Uses

Awakening Roots has explored how the use of Amanita muscaria was historically woven into many aspects of wellness and ritual across Siberia.

Traditionally, it was consumed for its potential as a stimulant, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, anxiolytic, and sleep aid, especially by Siberian reindeer herders.

In modern times, people continue to explore Amanita muscaria for its possible therapeutic benefits, including stress relief, pain management, skin health, and improved sleep.

These traditional and contemporary uses remind us that Amanita muscaria was seen not as a single-purpose substance, but as a complex ally. Scientific research on Amanita muscaria is ongoing, and it’s important to approach it with respect and caution.

Why It’s Dangerous

Amanita muscaria can be dangerous when misunderstood or misused. The biggest risks come from consuming too much (macro dosing) without understanding your vessel, and from combining it with alcohol, other substances, or medications. While some experienced shamans and travelers have safely used Amanita in larger amounts, they did so with deep knowledge of their bodies, minds, and spirits. If you’re unsure how to integrate Amanita safely into your life, I recommend watching more of my videos, reading blog posts on my site, or booking a consultation with me for deeper exploration. Let’s make sure your journey with Amanita is safe and respectful!

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My Invitation to You:

Don’t be afraid of Amanita muscaria, learn about it instead.

Let’s not let fear be the only story we tell about this mushroom. Let’s remember the real history — the people who honored it, the land that still calls it up from the forest floor, and the fact that while it can be powerful and dangerous, it’s not the killer it’s been made out to be.

Sometimes what we fear most is what we need to understand most. Let’s do that together — one story at a time.

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Stay Curious, Stay Grounded, And Keep Thinking Beyond !!

With Love,

Marlucia

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