Psilocybe Mushrooms 101: Origins, Effects, and Legal Insights Mushrooms have fascinated humans for centuries, but few specimens are as intriguing as Psilocybe. These mushrooms, known for their distinctive appearance and historical significance, have been used in...
Psilocybe Subtropicalis: The Ever-Living Mystery of Semperviva and Its Taxonomic Saga Written By: Basidium Equilibrium From Xalapa to Oaxaca, from the sun-drenched foothills of the Sierra Madre Oriental to the misty slopes of the Sierra Nevada, southern Mexico harbors...
The Origins of Penis Envy Mushrooms: Uncovering the Full Story At Basidium Equilibrium, we pride ourselves on providing unique, world-class genetics, including our Bas Original Penis Envy strain. Grown from spore, this strain is an attempt to recreate the original...
6 Essential Mushroom Foraging Tips for Beginners When I first began foraging for mushrooms, it became an exciting way to connect with my local environment in a completely new and immersive way. The inspiration came from discovering morels, and soon I found myself...
Welcome to the spooky October edition of FORAGE in Mushroom Digest! This month, we step into the mysterious world of the Eastern Jack-o’-Lantern Mushroom (Omphalotus illudens). With its bioluminescent glow, golden hues, and impressive size, this mushroom is a...
Mycoetymology: What’s In a Mushroom Name? Written By: Dennis Walker Folk traditions underpinning the etymology of various mushroom names across different cultures reveal a tremendous amount about the importance of fungi to different peoples historically. For example,...
Alan Rockefeller: Pioneering Mycologist in Fungal Taxonomy & Education Alan Rockefeller Pioneering Mycologist is a name that resonates across the field of mycology. Specializing in fungal taxonomy, genetic DNA barcoding, photography, and education, Alan has...
Lion’s Mane: The Medicinal Mushroom Unlocking Neurogenesis The world of fungi is brimming with untapped potential. Few discoveries are as exciting as the medicinal properties of the Lion’s Mane mushroom (Hericium erinaceus). Lion’s Mane: Unlocking Neurogenesis has...
Amanita Muscaria: The Magic of Yuletide A Shaman’s Journey Through the Snow In the frosty landscapes of Siberia, shamans donned red-and-white garments, gathering these mushrooms as they trekked through the snow-covered forests. Known for their potent properties, the...
How MycoCosm is Revolutionizing Fungal Genomics In the quest to unlock the secrets of the natural world, fungi present a fascinating puzzle. These organisms are crucial to our planet’s ecology, biotechnology, and even medical fields. To advance our understanding...
The Chemistry of Psilocybin: Evolution’s Mysterious Creation Welcome, fellow mycology enthusiasts! Today, let’s explore the fascinating chemistry behind psilocybin, a unique compound found in specific types of fungi. This compound not only inspires curiosity but also...
