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P. mexicana Mushroom.  Mycotopia
P. mexicana Mushroom.  Mycotopia
P. mexicana Mushroom.  Mycotopia
P. mexicana Mushroom.  Mycotopia
P. mexicana Mushroom.  Mycotopia
P. mexicana Mushroom.  Mycotopia
P. mexicana Mushroom.  Mycotopia
P. mexicana Mushroom.  Mycotopia
P. mexicana Mushroom.  Mycotopia

P. mexicana Mushroom

$19.99
  • Liquid Culture
  • Agar Plate
  • Agar Slant
  • Microtube

P. mexicana Mushroom

The Psilocybe Mexicana Mushroom, often referred to as simply "P. mexicana," is a species of psychedelic mushroom known for its profound medicinal qualities and historical significance in indigenous cultures.  It also known as the Mexican liberty cap.

Psilocybin mexicana mushrooms are primarily found in Central America, particularly in regions with a subtropical to tropical climate. They are commonly encountered in grassy fields, pastures, and meadows, often growing in association with dung, especially from cattle and other grazing animals. This particular variety hails from Xico, Vera Cruz, Mexico.

Its first known usage was by the natives of North and Central America over 2,000 years ago. Known to the Aztecs as teonanácatl, from the Nahuatl teotl ("god") + nanácatl ("fungus"). This species was categorized by French botanist Roger Heim.

It was from this species that Dr. Albert Hofmann, working with specimens grown in his Sandoz laboratory, first isolated and named the active psychedelic compounds psilocybin and psilocin. Uncertain of whether or not the artificially cultivated mushrooms would retain their natural psychoactive properties, Dr. Hofmann consumed 32 specimens. The following is his account of the experience, published in his classic text, The Botany and Chemistry of Hallucinogens.

Psilocybe mexicana may occasionally form sclerotia, a dormant form of the organism, which affords it some protection from wildfires and other natural disasters.

Psilocybin, the primary psychoactive component in P. mexicana mushrooms, acts as a serotonin receptor agonist, primarily targeting the 5-HT2A receptors in the brain. This interaction leads to alterations in perception, mood, and cognition, often resulting in profound psychedelic experiences. In therapeutic settings, controlled administration of psilocybin has shown remarkable efficacy in facilitating introspection, enhancing emotional processing, and promoting personal insights, which can be invaluable for individuals grappling with mental health challenges.

Cultivating this strain is generally considered accessible for both novice and experienced growers, due to their adaptability to various substrates and environmental conditions. However, specific cultivation information is not provided here, and potential cultivators should ensure they are in compliance with local laws and regulations regarding the cultivation of psilocybin-containing mushrooms.

[Note: This culture is intended exclusively for scientific and microscopic examination, supporting mycology research and hobbyist collections. All genetic materials are microscopic in nature and contain no controlled substances.]

P. mexicana Mushroom.  Mycotopia

The shipping time for our custom-made culture product is 10 days. This is why:

  • Our method for sending you fresh cultures is a process, differing from most other suppliers with the goal of eliminating contamination which avoids wasting your time and resources. Managing a library of mycology cultures in cold storage is our solution to be efficient given the large number of varieties we have—almost 800.
  • All mycology cultures are maintained in cold storage, which helps preserve their viability and genetic integrity. This is crucial for long-term storage, especially with such a diverse collection.
  •  When a particular culture is ordered, the corresponding culture is retrieved from cold storage. This minimizes the risk of degradation while ensuring that the culture remains viable.
  •  The retrieved culture is then inoculated into both agar plates and liquid culture media. This step allows for the expansion of the culture and provides a suitable environment for growth.
  • After a set incubation period, the cultures undergo a quality check to assess their health, purity, and growth characteristics. This ensures that the cultures are robust and meet your standards before they are sent out.
  • Once the cultures pass the QC, they are prepared for packaging. This involves ensuring that the cultures are securely contained to prevent contamination and damage during transit. Finally, the fresh cultures are shipped to the customer. You will receive an email with tracking information once shipped.

Frequently Asked Questions

Our laboratory quality practices encompass a set of systematic and standardized procedures that are implemented to ensure the accuracy, reliability, and precision of a high-quality product. We view these practices as essential for maintaining the overall quality and integrity of laboratory operations, as well as for providing 100 % pure, contamination free cultures. These practices include:

  • Equipment Calibration: Laboratory instruments and equipment are regularly calibrated to establish and maintain optimum performance. As one example, our flow hoods are routinely tested to provide 0.2 micron filtered laminar air flow at all workstations. Calibration ensures that instruments are providing reliable and consistent outcomes.
  • Quality Assurance (QA): we maintain a quality management system, conduct internal audits, and continuously monitor and evaluate laboratory performance.
  • Quality Control (QC): We use control materials to monitor the accuracy and purity of culture products. Control materials are run alongside culture samples to assess performance of our methods. Any deviations from expected outcomes indicate issues with the process and prompt corrective action.
  • Culture Testing: Quality assessment programs are in place, where each culture is tested on agar petri dishes on a regular interval. Virility of genetics performance is assessed by spot checking the strain in fruiting conditions. 
  • Documentation and Record-Keeping: A crucial component of quality control. This includes documenting instrument maintenance, calibration records, QC data, corrective actions taken, and relevant product information. Proper documentation ensures traceability, allows for retrospective analysis, and facilitates compliance with our standardized process.
  • Personnel Training and Competency: Laboratory staff receive appropriate training to perform their tasks competently. Training programs cover standard operating procedures, safety protocols, good laboratory practices, and quality control procedures. Regular competency assessments are conducted to ensure that staff members consistently perform at the required proficiency level.
  • Error Investigation and Corrective Action: When errors or deviations occur, they are promptly investigated to identify root causes. Corrective actions are implemented to prevent the recurrence of errors and improve laboratory processes. We feel that documentation of errors, investigations, and corrective actions is crucial for continuous improvement and compliance with contamination free product.
  • Quality Control Data Analysis: QC data is regularly analyzed to identify trends, shifts, or any patterns that may indicate a deterioration in process or product performance.

    By implementing these laboratory quality control practices, we can ensure accurate, contamination free products in order to enhance patient safety, and maintain our integrity. 

We custom-made all of our cultures to ensure freshnesh. Lead time to ship is 10 days.

Our process:

  • Our method for sending you fresh cultures is a process, differing from most other suppliers with the goal of eliminating contamination which avoids wasting your time and resources. Managing a library of mycology cultures in cold storage is our solution to be efficient given the large number of varieties we have—almost 800.
  • All mycology cultures are maintained in cold storage, which helps preserve their viability and genetic integrity. This is crucial for long-term storage, especially with such a diverse collection.
  •  When a particular culture is ordered, the corresponding culture is retrieved from cold storage. This minimizes the risk of degradation while ensuring that the culture remains viable.
  •  The retrieved culture is then inoculated into both agar plates and liquid culture media. This step allows for the expansion of the culture and provides a suitable environment for growth.

  • After a set incubation period, the cultures undergo a quality check to assess their health, purity, and growth characteristics. This ensures that the cultures are robust and meet your standards before they are sent out.
  • Once the cultures pass the QC, they are prepared for packaging. This involves ensuring that the cultures are securely contained to prevent contamination and damage during transit. Finally, the fresh cultures are shipped to the customer. You will receive an email with tracking information once shipped.