Dried Psilocybe azurescens psilocybin mushrooms (Psilocybe azurescens) — caramel-brown convex caps

Psilocybe azurescens

Psilocybe azurescens

Extreme10/10

The most potent psilocybin mushroom known to science, containing up to 1.8% psilocybin by dry weight. Native to the Pacific Northwest coast of the USA, azurescens grows on decaying wood chips and delivers an incredibly powerful, visionary experience that demands extreme respect.

Onset
10–25 min
Peak
1.5–3 hrs
Duration
6–8 hrs
Grow Difficulty
Expert

Effects

Overwhelming visual cascadesTemporary paralysis possibleVivid auditory effectsComplete reality dissolutionProfound mystical states

Experience Profile

SpiritualVisualBody

Dosage Guide (Dried)

Microdose
0.02–0.08g
Low
0.1–0.3g
Moderate
0.5–1g
High
1.5–2.5g
Heroic
3g+

Best For

  • Expert psychonauts only
  • Outdoor wood chip cultivation
  • Pacific Northwest foraging

Safety Notes

3-5x potency of cubensis
Can cause temporary leg paralysis ('wood lovers paralysis')
Extreme caution required

Origin

Pacific Northwest, USA — near Astoria, Oregon

Appearance

Caramel-brown convex caps, thick stems with heavy blue bruising, grows in wood chip beds

Gallery

Macro close-up of a dried Psilocybe azurescens mushroom cap and stem (Psilocybe azurescens)
Dried Psilocybe azurescens mushrooms portioned beside an apothecary scale (Psilocybe azurescens)
Dried Psilocybe azurescens mushrooms in an apothecary jar — MicroDose IQ strain guide

Did You Know?

Psilocybe azurescens was first formally identified by Paul Stamets, who named it after his son, Azureus.

This information is for educational purposes only. It is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals before making decisions about psychoactive substances.