A common, conspicuous, even gaudy mushroom in our area is known as Amanita muscaria (commonly called fly agaric). Its spores are wind-dispersed, and it is widespread in the northern hemisphere, where ...

This article was originally published in December 2021. Amanita Muscaria is an understudied species of psychoactive mushroom that’s as commonplace as it is misunderstood. The iconic red-capped, ...

Americans' interest in a potentially harmful 'magic mushroom' is soaring, according to a new study. The scientists suggest that the growing market for Amanita muscaria may be sparked in part by ...

A week of rain capped by a deluge from slow-moving thunderstorms brought seven mudslides into the Middle Fork Valley in the San Juan Mountains. The same rains triggered the appearance of many species ...

FDA warned food manufacturers that Amanita muscaria (A. muscaria) is not “authorized for use in conventional foods,” does not meet Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) standards and poses a health risk ...

Amanita muscaria gummies, which are made from the Amanita muscaria mushroom, have limited scientific research, and their consumption is generally discouraged due to the potential risks associated with ...

Amanita muscaria mushrooms have significant pharmacological properties. They contain muscimol, which is psychotropic, and ibotenic acid, which is not psychotropic. However, both compounds are toxic ...