Frequently Asked Questions
All of our African Transkei magic mushrooms are grown right here, under the watchful eye of professional mushroom cultivators. They are never picked in the wild. All of our mushrooms are carefully selected strains and varieties grown in controlled conditions.
African Transkei are Psilocybe cubensis magic mushrooms.
Most of the species we carry are Psilocybe cubensis. But each variety looks a little different and has slightly different growing conditions. Some people say “all cubes are cubes” (all cubensis are cubensis), but we think African Transkei magic mushrooms are on the potent side. We recommend them for the intermediate to seasoned magic mushroom user, and not necessarily for the first-time user.
The most commonly reported effects of a macrodose (more than 1g) are strong visual alterations such as moving lights, shadows, and closed eye visions. This includes sensations of alternative beings or celestial beings. There may be some nausea that passes within the first hour, and the trip seems to peak at around 2 hours. Physical coordination is likely impaired and you might feel a heavy body load, desire to lie or sit down. There may be some confusion and divergent thinking.
Yes - you can use any variety of our bulk mushrooms for microdosing. However, you will need precision scales to measure out precise, minute doses. A microdose can start as low as 0.025g and be as much as 0.1g. For more information on microdosing, check out our ultimate guide to magic mushroom microdosing: mysupplyco.com/blog/the-ultimate-guide-to-magic-mushroom-microdosing
The best way to store your magic mushrooms is to put them in a tightly sealed mason jar with a food-grade silica pack. This keeps your shrooms dry and away from any bacteria or fungus. Then, store the jar in a dark cupboard. They’ll stay good this way for up to 1 year before they start to lose potency.
There’s still no completely solid evidence that magic mushrooms can be used to treat medical conditions. However, there is ongoing research into if and how magic mushrooms might be able to treat depression, anxiety, traumatic brain diseases, and PTSD. If you are looking to use magic mushrooms as alternative therapy, you should consult your physician for the best possible course of action.