Amanita Muscaria
Fly agaric
High-caution fungus with a distinct pharmacological profile from psilocybin mushrooms. Misidentification and ibotenic acid toxicity are serious risks.
Key caution
Not the same as psilocybin mushrooms — different compounds, different pharmacology, different risk profile
Education profile
High-risk education profile
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AI Context
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Amanita Muscaria: profile overview
Amanita Muscaria is a fungi with limited evidence quality and a high risk profile. High-caution fungus with a distinct pharmacological profile from psilocybin mushrooms. Misidentification and ibotenic acid toxicity are serious risks. Individual responses vary significantly. This summary is drawn from the curated SubsAtlas archive.
- Risk profile: High — high concern — serious interaction risks, dependency potential or toxicity concerns.
- Evidence quality: Limited — early or narrow research — uncertainty is significant.
- Key caution: Not the same as psilocybin mushrooms — different compounds, different pharmacology, different risk profile
- Interaction concerns noted with: Alcohol, Sedatives, Benzodiazepines.
- Primary compounds: Muscimol, Ibotenic acid.
Amanita Muscaria is a high-risk education profile. AI Context does not provide use guidance.
Limitations
- Based on curated SubsAtlas archive data only.
- Not medical advice. Not legal advice. Not a use guide.
- Individual responses vary. Source review is ongoing.
- Do not rely on this for personal decisions.
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Quick Facts
Concise educational context for orientation. Effects and risks vary.
Category
fungi
Main compounds
Muscimol, Ibotenic acid
Reported profile
Dreamlike or delirious state, Sedation, Confusion and disorientation, Nausea and vomiting, Loss of coordination
Onset range
General context varies
Duration range
General educational range only
Main caution
Not the same as psilocybin mushrooms — different compounds, different pharmacology, different risk profile
Body & Mind Map
Visual summary of reported effect patterns. Effects vary.
Community Signal
Community Signal is based on anonymous structured reports. It does not represent a recommendation.
Common warning
Preview signal — not from live moderated reports. Misidentification and toxicity risks are central concerns. Do not confuse with psilocybin mushrooms.
Risk awareness
Clear cautions, uncertainty and interaction concerns. This is not medical advice.
Main risks
- Not the same as psilocybin mushrooms — different compounds, different pharmacology, different risk profile
- Ibotenic acid is neurotoxic — exposure to high amounts poses serious risk
- Potency varies significantly between specimens, regions and seasons — unpredictable and cannot be reliably estimated
- Wild foraging carries extreme misidentification risk — the Amanita genus includes some of the world's most deadly toxic species
- Nausea, vomiting, confusion and loss of coordination are commonly reported adverse effects
- Seek emergency medical help if severe symptoms occur — do not assume recovery without assessment
Avoid if…
- You have relevant medical concerns without professional guidance
- You are in an unsafe setting
- You need to drive or operate machinery
Do not combine with…
- Alcohol
- Sedatives
- Benzodiazepines
- Other CNS depressants
Medical caution
- Review medication interactions with a qualified professional
- Seek professional help for medical concerns
Unknowns
- Product quality may vary
- Individual response varies
- Evidence may be incomplete
Interaction Warnings
Interaction concerns are shown for risk awareness only. SubsAtlas does not describe any combination as safe.
- High uncertainty around all combinations. Combining with alcohol or sedatives compounds CNS depression. Potency unpredictability makes interaction risk impossible to assess reliably.
General onset
General context varies
Peak
Varies by substance, product and person
Duration
General educational range only
After effects
May vary; monitor uncertainty and risk context
Timeline ranges are general educational context, not instructions.
Sources
Evidence quality, source type and review context are separated from community patterns.
Sources need editorial review
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Curated Amanita caution profile
editorial source · Reviewed 2026-05-16
Source status: needs-review · How source review works
Legal context
Legal status varies by country, state and local regulation. This is educational context only — not legal advice.
Amanita muscaria is not a controlled substance in most countries and is not the same species as psilocybin-containing mushrooms. Regulatory status of certain preparations may vary by jurisdiction. Legal context is not a safety guarantee — this profile addresses toxicity risk, not legal status. Educational context only.
Legal status varies by country, state and local regulation. SubsAtlas provides educational context only and does not provide legal advice, sourcing or buying guidance.
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