Amanita muscaria
Introduction: Why Choose Amanita muscaria at Psychedelics Lab?
Amanita muscaria, commonly known as fly agaric, is a psychoactive mushroom famous for its distinctive red cap with white spots. It has been used traditionally in shamanic rituals and is studied for its unique psychoactive compounds, which differ significantly from typical serotonergic psychedelics. Psychedelics Lab offers high-purity Amanita muscaria extracts and isolated active compounds, produced with rigorous quality controls for reliable research in the USA and Europe.
What Is Amanita muscaria?
Amanita muscaria contains several biologically active compounds, the most notable being ibotenic acid and muscimol. Ibotenic acid is a neurotoxin and a prodrug that metabolizes into muscimol, the primary psychoactive agent responsible for the mushroom’s hallucinogenic and dissociative effects. Unlike classic psychedelics that act on serotonin receptors, muscimol is a potent agonist at GABA_A receptors, producing sedative, hypnotic, and dissociative states. Other compounds include muscarine, muscazone, muscarufin, and a variety of amino acids and other metabolites. The mushroom’s effects are thus pharmacologically distinct, involving modulation of inhibitory neurotransmission.
Popular Amanita muscaria Research Chemicals
| Compound Name | Purity Level | Research Use Cases | Availability in USA/EU |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muscimol | ≥98% | GABA_A receptor studies, sedative and neuropharmacology research | Available |
| Ibotenic Acid | ≥98% | Neurotoxicity and neuropharmacological precursor research | Available |
| Amanita muscaria Extract | ≥98% | Ethnobotanical and phytochemical research | Available |
Extracts and isolated compounds undergo validated preparation with chromatographic and spectrometric analysis ensuring purity and potency.
Why Purity Matters: Psychedelics Lab Standard
Purity exceeding 98% is essential to guarantee safety, consistent bioactivity, and reproducible results. Psychedelics Lab utilizes precise extraction, purification, and state-of-the-art analytical verification with third-party Certificates of Analysis to maintain high standards.
FAQ: How Is Purity Determined?
Purity is measured by HPLC and mass spectrometry techniques that provide detailed qualitative and quantitative characterization of the active compounds in samples.
Safety, Compliance, and Delivery
Amanita muscaria products are supplied exclusively for research purposes, with adherence to USA and European regulatory requirements. Customers are responsible for ensuring legal compliance locally. Shipping is discreet, secure, and insured. Recommended storage is cool, dry, and protected from light to maintain compound integrity.
How to Choose Amanita muscaria for Research
Selecting muscimol or ibotenic acid purified compounds is ideal for receptor binding and neuropharmacological studies, while whole mushroom extracts suit ethnobotanical and broader therapeutic research. Psychedelics Lab offers expert advice to align selection with experimental goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Amanita muscaria’s effects different from other psychedelics?
Its main psychoactives target GABA_A receptors, producing dissociative and sedative effects distinctly different from serotonin receptor-based psychedelics.
Are there legal purchase restrictions?
Products are available for research worldwide; legal compliance must be confirmed by purchasers.
Is technical research support available?
Yes, Psychedelics Lab provides scientific support and consultation.
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