What is Amanita Muscaria used for?

Amanita Muscaria is a mushroom whose distinctive visuals are widely spread and known. A red cap with white spots is an image that is easily recognized by almost every human through fairy tales and stories from our ancestors. And there is a viable reason for that. The history of humanity is replete with different cultures and civilizations that have found several types of application for this famous mushroom in religious, spiritual and social practices.

How does the Muscimol Work?

Contrary to popular opinion, Amanita mushrooms and extracts from it do not contain psychoactive substances. Scientist can highlight four alkaloid-type molecules that are present in the raw material:

• Muscimol - provides the specter of positive effects that mushroom is known for.
• Ibotenic Acid. This alkaloid compound has more stimulative effects that may lead to mild sensations of euphoria up to hallucinations as a consequence of overstimulation in neurons.
• Muscarine. All the undesired results - discomfort, vomiting and stomach distress - are caused by this molecule.
• Muscazzone.

All the positive and desired results can be attributed to the first two listed molecules. Moreover, the second one is usually converted into Muscimol throughout chemical processes, under the influence of high temperatures and other factors. So it is safe to say - only Muscimol is used in dietary supplements and other analogous pharmaceutical products.

To control alkaloid levels, Muscimol is carefully extracted from fully formed mushrooms. Unique technological approaches ensure that the powder or liquid extract are being enriched by Muscimol without large quantities of undesired elements. This method allows the use of extracts in powder and liquid to produce dietary supplements that are enriched by strict dosage. Muscimol is often used as the main ingredient in the process of development as well as creation of products for improving health.

What effects does Muscimol ensure?

Reaching a better understanding of what Muscimol is used for, is possible only with ground floor understanding of the products, results and capabilities of the mushroom. Specialists single out several key features of the extracts:

• Reducing stress. All described positive results achieved by the Muscimol molecules become possible because of its natural characteristics. GABA or Gamma-aminobutyric acid is an agent with high neurotransmitter capabilities. This molecule preserves balance between stimulation-relaxation processes. Shortage of this matter leads to greater levels of anxiety, stress and even panic attacks. Muscimol is a natural equivalent to the GABA and can stimulate GABA-sensitive receptors to reduce the number of neuron signals generated and transported throughout the body.
• Relaxation. Similar soothing, calming influences are witnessed within the muscle tissue as well. That helps to lower the intensiveness of motor activity, ensures relaxation and restoration of the muscles.
• Drastically decrease the usual levels of restlessness. One of the advantages that the main compound of Amanita has - is the ability to pass through a barrier between the circulatory system and the brain. This greatly improves speed, magnitude and longevity of possible positive results of the products.
• Quality of life thorough quality of the rest. Low levels of stimulation, additional calming make ordinary rest periods more effective, beneficial with long lasting consequences. To ensure best possible results specialists recommend taking Muscimol 30 minutes before going to bed. In about an hour the first results would appear with the peak of its effectiveness coming in about three hours. The results and effects may vary due to personal specifics of each individual - be sure to consult your physician before use.

We do not yet know all the capabilities of this mushroom - for example, scientific evidence shows the effectiveness of the mushroom against cancer. Also it can boost the immune response in particular situations.