Amanita muscaria Mushroom Essence
Death & transformation | Rejection & insecurity | Bringing subconscious fears to light | Tending to the wounded healer
This highly recognisable mushroom may conjure up cute images of childhood fairytales, yet nowadays it is often feared as a deadly poisonous mushroom by those unfamiliar with its healing potential. To bust this myth right now, Amanita muscaria (unlike others in the genus) is not deadly - yet it demands utmost respect and understanding.
Naturally, it corresponds with the Death card of the tarot, signifying not literal death but transformation, a clearing away of old habits and rigidness to allow new possibilities to emerge. This may feel like a death of sorts in which the ego vehemently resists the unfamiliar. The journey into one's own darkness is not guaranteed to be comfortable. But in surrendering to and working with this energy, one can experience a rebirth leading to a new maturity and a new freedom of energy.
An elder of the mushroom world with deep mythological origins, Amanita muscaria has been used as an entheogen by traditional cultures around the globe for thousands of years. It has extensive medicinal use and is considered safe for ingestion when prepared properly. That said, when this and other psychedelic mushrooms are used in tincture, fresh or dried mushroom form above "microdose" level the results are often strong and can parallel initiation rites and ego death in their intensity. Without appropriate preparation the experience can often be deeply disturbing.
I have found that working with the much gentler essence of Amanita is a (somewhat) softer, slower, and safer way to reap the benefits of this age old medicine. Through dreams and visions it will steadily peel back layers of subconscious fears and blockages at a manageable pace. The effects of this essence are especially potent when used alongside a practice of dream journalling, meditation, and/or mushroom spirit communication.
Work with Amanita Mushroom Essence if you would like to make the waking mind aware of subconscious thoughts, especially fears surrounding rejection, insecurity, and change. It is specifically indicated for those who live on the fringes of society. The wood dwellers, bog witches and wounded healers who help others to find beauty and balance in the dissonance, yet may both avoid and misunderstand their deepest, darkest fears and thus perpetuate painful patterns. Through this work, the "I" created out of lifelong conditioning, perceptions and behaviours may crumble and fall away. But something else will emerge.
Dosage: Take 2-4 drops up to 4 times per day, directly on the tongue or in a glass of water.
Ingredients: Amanita muscaria vibrational essence. Made with gluten free brandy and filtered rainwater.
Handcrafted with love by Casey Conroy, qualified naturopath and herbalist using organically grown or sustainably wildcrafted plants and fungi. This is a vibrational remedy.
15mL stock bottle
How was it crafted? Like so many I've long been enamoured by this mushroom! I revered and artistically recreated this mushroom for well over a decade before ever finding it growing in the wild. When I finally did meet her, I first spent some time communicating and dreaming with the spirit of the mushroom. I captured the light and reflection of the mushroom into the water under a darkening Aquarius moon on the edge of a New Zealand pine forest. I let the fae who dance around it do the work of popping the essence into the water! I have also spent some months personally working with the essence so that I am familiar with its effects and applications.
Due to the legal status of this fungi in Australia, this essence required extensive preparation and careful international transport. This, and the fact I have limited mother essence, is reflected in its higher price compared to my other essences.
Suggested use: Take 2-4 drops before bed to encourage profound dreams. Be sure to set aside at least 5 minutes in the morning to journal on waking as these dreams will likely require integration.
NOTE: This is a vibrational essence, not an infusion, tincture, or other extract. It contains no actual mushroom material or phytochemical and is very safe. Please be very mindful and respectful if you ever decide to work with Amanita in other forms. It is strongly advised that extensive research be done first.
The statements on this website have not been evaluated by the TGA or FDA. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
