subject: Should You Grow Magic Mushrooms At Home [print this page] There are far too many benefits of growing mushrooms in ones own house. Think of all the health benefits that edible mushrooms per se have to offer to people at large. They are great at controlling levels of cholesterol, they are equally good at cutting down on the risk of developing certain forms of cancer, it forms real good food for diabetics, it is good ingredient for all weight watchers and the list can just go on and on. On top of that, there are so many different forms of edible mushrooms each of which are unique in themselves, that having them in the kitchen is a must for all who wish to plate up something yummy and healthy every single day. It is a passion rather hobby of many people to grow mushrooms in their own house, and it is, without any doubt a productive interest.
However, the real issue arises when people seek information on how to grow magic mushrooms. Now, as the basic facts would have it, magic mushrooms are nothing like the usual edible cooking mushrooms. In fact, they are not even close. It will not be surprising to know that many people dont have the slightest clue about what these mushrooms are and what they can do to those who consume them. So, the question of what magic mushrooms are and whether they should be or should not be grown in homes or anywhere for that matter should be subjected to thorough discussion. The main question is about the safety of those who are growing them, and those among whom these mushrooms are grown.
What Are Magic Mushrooms: Speaking in the simplest words, magic mushrooms are mushrooms that contain hallucinogenic properties. In laymans terms, these mushrooms are something like low intensity drugs. They do not contain any magical wish granting properties (as the name may strike to a layman at first). Magic mushrooms contain two basic hallucinogenic ingredients known as psilocybin and psilocin. These two ingredients are listed with the schedule 1 of Controlled Substances Act. This means, without the necessity of any further explanation that the Magic of magic mushrooms is actually illegal. For those who have experienced the first hand effect of magic mushrooms know, that it all starts by causing a little high which escalates to hallucinating when taken in large doses or with alcohol and other recreational drugs.
Teenagers and young adolescents are in high risk of falling prey to this almost easily available natures solution to hallucinating. In fact, they are the ones who take maximum advantage of internet based information on how to grow magic mushrooms, if their nearby forest or wood is not into producing any of these. The consequences of ingesting magic mushrooms can be many, and all of them can get to a higher and more severe condition. If not checked in time, they can also cause long term health damages. So, if you are willing to grow mushrooms within your home, magic mushrooms should not be an option to consider.
