Magic mushrooms (commonly referred to as shrooms or psilocybin mushrooms) are polyphyletic fungi that naturally contain the psychoactive compounds psilocybin and psilocin.
There are over 200 species of psilocybin-containing mushrooms worldwide, with Psilocybe cubensis being the most widely cultivated and recognized.
| Listed ingredient / strength | Psilocybe cubensis variety containing psilocybin/psilocin; |
|---|---|
| Usage | Clinical & Therapeutic Research: Clinical trials evaluate psilocybin-assisted therapy for treatment-resistant depression, major depressive disorder, end-of-life cancer anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and substance dependence. • Recreational & Spiritual: Used in personal or group settings for sensory alteration, introspection, emotional release, or spiritual exploration. • Microdosing: Taking sub-perceptual amounts (typically 0.1g–0.3g of dried mushroom) on a structured schedule with the goal of improving focus, creativity, or daily mood without experiencing hallucinogenic trip effects. |
| ⚠️Effects | Timeline • Onset: 30 to 60 minutes (faster on an empty stomach or with tea/Lemon Tek). • Peak: 2 to 3 hours after ingestion. • Total Duration: 4 to 6 hours, followed by an “afterglow” period. Mind & Perceptual Effects • Visual Distortions: Vivid colors, breathing/waving textures, geometric patterns, and enhanced depth perception. • Emotional Shifts: Feelings of euphoria, interconnectedness, awe, or intense empathy—as well as sudden emotional resurfacing or introspection. • Cognitive Changes: Altered perception of time and space, fluid thinking, and “ego dissolution” (a loss of the sense of self or separation from the environment) at higher doses. Physical Effects • Pupil dilation • Mild nausea or stomach upset (due to chitin in the mushroom walls) • Yawning, watery eyes, and increased sensitivity to light/sound • Mild elevation in heart rate, blood pressure, and body temperature • Muscle weakness, tremors, or lightheadedness |
| Formulation | Dried whole mushrooms + mushrooms bits |
| Canada Regulatory Status | Psilocybin and psilocin are controlled under Schedule III of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. Sale, possession and production are illegal unless authorized; these retail products are not verified as authorized. |
Established Medical Uses
Health Canada has not approved psilocybin as a general retail treatment. Legal access for medical or scientific purposes is limited to authorized clinical trials, the Special Access Program or individual exemptions in specific circumstances.
Authoritative sources:Health Canada — Psilocybin and psilocin (magic mushrooms);Health Canada — Controlled substance licence restrictions;Department of Justice Canada — Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. Product-specific identity and label claims remain unverified unless stated otherwise.


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