Can you smoke magic mushrooms?

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Can you smoke magic mushrooms?

No, smoking magic mushrooms is not an effective or safe method of consumption. The active compound in magic mushrooms, psilocybin, is not heat stable and breaks down at high temperatures. When exposed to heat, psilocybin rapidly degrades, resulting in a loss of its psychoactive effects. This degradation of pilocybin already starts at above 70 degrees Celsius (158 degrees Fahrenheit). Smoking mushrooms will simply destroy the psilocybin content without any significant psychological effects.

Furthermore, smoking mushrooms poses potential health risks. Inhaling smoke from burning plant/fungal material, including mushrooms, can irritate the respiratory system and lead to various respiratory problems. This can be especially problematic for individuals with pre-existing respiratory conditions. And you don't want mushrooms spores in your longs either!

The most common and recommended methods of consuming magic mushrooms are oral ingestion, such as eating them raw, dried, or brewed into teas. These methods allow the body to metabolize psilocybin effectively, leading to the desired psychedelic effects.