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Everything you need to know about golden cap

Have you heard the name, Psilocybe cubensis? Some of us may not be familiar with this name. However, there is a trend of consuming psychedelic mushroom. Psilocybe cubensis refer to the gold cap mushrooms that can provide bodily warmth and spirituality. The mushroom consumers like to eat these distinct-looking shrooms.


The origin of these golden-topped shrooms is in Cuba. That is why it is known as cubensis. One of the French pharmacists has identified it for the first time.


How to grow golden-capped shrooms-

The dung of animals, like goats and cows, is essential to the growth of the shroom species. You can find these shrooms mostly in sub-tropical and tropical regions, like the USA and West Indies. However, several shroom enthusiasts like to grow them at their homes.



Compounds present in Psilocybe cubensis-

There is no psilocybin in these shrooms. The psychedelic compound is present in the fungus. The shrooms have some other psychoactive elements, like baeocystin, psilocin, and norbaeocystin. You will have psychotropic effects for these compounds.


Dosage for gold topped mushroom consumers-

You may 1 to 2 grams of dried yellow top mushrooms Australia. It is the moderate dosage for consumers. However, to increase the dosage, you can consume 4 to 7 grams of mushrooms. Thus, before consuming the shrooms, you have to weigh them. The effect of the consumption can last for 6 to 8 hours. However, you will start feeling the effect after 20 minutes of your ingestion. The first-time consumers may feel some visual distortion. However, several consumers have found these shrooms safe.


How do you identify the golden top shrooms?

  • The cap size- It ranges between 1 and 5 cm. It has a central hump with a bulging cone shape. The stem length is 4 to 5 cm.

  • Gills- The mature gills have chocolaty milk colors with a thickness of more than 2mm.

  • Spores- Golden cap spores have a purplish brown color, and you can find it by removing the cap.

  • Habitat- Sandy and woody soil is best for the growth of these shrooms.

Tips to eat yellow-topped mushrooms-

You can eat your Australian gold top mushrooms with jelly and peanut butter. Some consumers like to grind them to make tablets.


There are several Psilocybe mushrooms. However, the golden-capped ones are the biggest categories. You can consume them in your own way. The growing conditions can make a difference in the potency level.


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