Do Amanita Mushroom Vapes Work With Hemp Cannabinoids?

You’ve probably noticed that more and more people are getting into amanita mushrooms, a legal species of psychedelic mushrooms known for its red cap and white polka dots.  This mushroom is renowned for its profound psychoactive effects which can feel healing and transformative, and it’s no wonder why the mushroom has been used for spiritual and ceremonial purposes for thousands of years.

Now that modern technology has caught up, we can vape amanita extract through disposables and vape carts, so that we don’t have to go foraging like our ancestors once did.  And, with this new development has come a whole new way to enjoy the effects of amanita mushrooms – by having them in combination with cannabinoids and terpenes derived from hemp, which are also legal.  Let’s compare regular amanita vapes to “amanita blend” vapes (amanita + cannabinoids and/or terpenes) now, to see which option might make the most sense for you.

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Amanita vs. Hemp

Amanita mushrooms and hemp have a lot in common, as it turns out.  Both plants have been used for their intoxicating effects as well as their therapeutic properties since ancient times, and both are legal in the United States.  Each contains chemical compounds that can produce a high which is often described as euphoric and calming at the same time, while having the ability to put tension in the body at ease.

At the same time, chemically, the plants are very different.  Cannabis (hemp and marijuana) gets its key properties from cannabinoids, like THC and CBD.  These compounds produce their effects by attaching to cannabinoid receptors in the body that belong to the endocannabinoid system, a system that regulates physiological processes by using cannabinoids to enable equilibrium in the body.  

Meanwhile, amanita mushrooms get their effectiveness from a compound called muscimol, a psychedelic that is somewhat similar to psilocybin.  Except, while psilocybin works on serotonin receptors, muscimol interacts with GABA receptors, which offer more calming, sedative, and possibly dissociative effects.

Mixing Amanita Mushrooms with Cannabis Products

That brings us to the next topic: mixing these two substances together, and whether it’s advisable.  First, let’s talk about safety.  Is there a risk of a negative interaction when taking amanita and hemp together?  Luckily, this doesn’t seem to be the case.  While the combo has never been tested in a clinical setting, we can say that a lot of people use cannabis and amanita mushrooms, with no reported problems whatsoever.  

Of course, you still need to keep some things in mind.  One is that both substances can cause drowsiness and impairment through their psychoactive effects, so you have to watch your dosing, and start slow when combining them.  The other thing is that every individual can be affected differently, and some people may find amanita muscaria that they have a really pleasant experience, while others may actually find that the effects of the two, when taken together, cancel each other out.

Vaping Amanita Alone vs. Vaping Amanita Blends: Which Option is Best?

You’re going to find that there are two different kinds of amanita vapes out there, both of which are sold in both vape cart and disposable form.  One is a vape oil consisting of pure amanita extract (or, in some cases, amanita extract diluted in something like VG, PG, or MCT oil), and the other is amanita consisting of amanita extract plus cannabinoid distillates, and almost always terpenes as well.  Let’s compare the two, first talking about vaping amanita all by itself.

Vaping Amanita by Itself

Besides the overall simplicity, vaping amanita muscaria alone definitely has some clear pros and cons.  Let’s take a look at those now.

Pros:

• Vaping pure amanita, without any cannabinoids, lets you enjoy a more potent amanita experience, as the presence of hemp extracts naturally dilutes the amanita extract.
• This is a good option for anyone who wants to see what amanita is like, without any other substances influencing the high.
• Vaping pure amanita muscaria is good for those who simply don’t like cannabis compounds, and even desire a different kind of psychoactive experience.
• Vaping amanita alone may be best for amanita beginners, who may be unsure about whether or not they like the mushroom’s effects to begin with.

Cons: 

• Vaping amanita by itself is just fine, if you want to experience the effects of the mushroom all on their own.  The only real con is that you may end up missing out on some unique amanita products that offer a distinctively satisfying high through the addition of cannabinoids and terpenes.

Vaping an Amanita + Cannabinoid Blend

Then, there is the other product type, which combines amanita mushroom extract with cannabinoid distillates (delta 8 THC, THC-P, THCA, HHC, etc.), and usually terpene extracts (live resin or standard extract), giving you a multifaceted high that comes from bringing together these two natural, legal psychoactives.  Let’s compare the pros and cons of “amanita blend” vapes.

Pros:

• The ability to enjoy two great psychoactive substances at once, for a synergistic experience in which the positive effects of both come together in one.
• The ability to choose from different cannabis strains to alter your amanita vapes high more toward indica effects (relaxing, soothing to the body), sativa (uplifting, creativity-enhancing, and stimulating), or hybrid effects.
• The ability to experience potential therapeutic benefits from both substances.
• The ability to customize your high with different cannabinoid blends.

Cons:

• Might be hard for beginners to distinguish between the effects of amanita and the effects of hemp, and some people may want to know what amanita feels like on its own.

• Dilutes the amanita so that you’re not getting as powerful of a pure mushroom high.

You Can Combine Amanita and Hemp, and Those Said Effects Can Be Magnificent 

Good news everyone, there really is no reason why you can’t enjoy your favorite hemp products along with the effects of amanita, in vape form.  The two will likely produce a synergistic effect – in other words, taking them together will enhance certain effects greater than the sum of their separate parts – and that’s why you should dose wisely, to avoid taking too much of either.  

Actually, these two substances blend so well together that Binoid is preparing to release vapes that combine amanita extract with various cannabinoids and terpene profiles, to offer all kinds of wonderful strain options while allowing people to experience the highs that they get from both muscimol and cannabinoids.  So, stay tuned!

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