Side Effects Of Mushrooms

Mushrooms are edible fungi of high nutritional value. Fungi are used in cooking around the world because of high nutritional value and taste, not all mushrooms are edible. There are also many poisonous mushrooms that can cause serious health hazard if consumed.In addition there are many fungi that have psychedelic properties . The "magic mushrooms" is one such psychedelic mushroom known to cause hallucinogenic drug LSD is more like the effects when consumed. If you are interested to learn what the effects of certain molds to your body, then read the next section.

Side Effects Of Mushrooms
Effects Of Psilocybin Mushrooms
Psilocybin mushrooms also known as "magic mushrooms" have effects similar to ‘lysergic acid diethyliamide drugs' popularly known as LSD. Consuming magic mushroom can take you to a "trip" where your perception of reality is altered for some time.

Depending upon your perception and how you feel at that time, the "trip" can be either good or bad.

Within 20 minutes to one hour of consuming the magic mushroom, you start feeling its effect. The first signs are usually a sense of euphoria and expectation along with a tingling sensation in the body.

It takes about 30 to 40 minutes for the effects of this mushroom to reach its peak.
Many people also complain of feeling revolted at this time.

The peak effect lasts for one to two hours when people reach a state of visual hallucination. Surfaces may ripple and simmer; and all colors will seem more vibrant.

Many people also experience hearing sounds louder than usual.

Magic mushroom also cause people to feel delightful.

Other hallucination symptoms may include experiencing time distortion; body dissolving, see objects merging into one another, etc.

Magic mushrooms usually take you to an enjoyable state. However, many people may have a "bad trip" as well. In a "bad trip" people experience a state that is similar to their worst nightmare.

Other physical side effects of consuming magic mushroom include stomach problems like nausea, cramping, vomiting, etc. Many people also experience bouts of diarrhea after consuming magic mushrooms.

Effects Of Reishi Mushrooms
The Reishi mushroom is also known as "mushroom of immortality". This mushroom helps to boost the immune system and is a rich source of vitamin B and amino acids.

The most common side effect of Reishi mushroom is nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.

Other side effects of this mushroom include nose bleeds, skin irritation, and skin rashes.
Many people also suffer from dizziness, dry nose and dry throat after consuming excess amounts of this mushroom.