The Calm Journal
Explore the world of Amanita Muscaria, and learn about it's history and benefits.
If you’ve ever used a mushroom emoji while texting a friend, then you’re already familiar with the Amanita muscaria mushroom. This famed mushroom with its white-spotted, rounded red cap and frilled gills looks almost too...
Amanita muscaria, with its iconic red cap and white spots, thrives in Northern Hemisphere woodlands, offering a rich history of medicinal, spiritual, and cultural significance across diverse cultures. Recent research highlights its potential therapeutic benefits,...
Up until recently,  Amanita muscaria has held a reputation for being a toxic mushroom that imparts poisonous effects upon those who consume it. Amanita’s common name, Fly Agaric, is actually derived from the mushroom’s traditional use as...
Foraging is one of the oldest skills adapted by humans, and it is still very present in today's society. It requires patience, dedication, and a great amount of knowledge on the environment. Foraging the Amanita...
Psychedelics have great potential for use in medicine, but regulatory barriers prevent their widespread application. Fortunately, some psychedelics—such as the Amanita Muscaria mushroom—are now being studied and scaled to the masses. A long history supports...
Sleep Controls the Health of People and Society The epidemic level of insufficient slumber creates a public-health crisis, but natural treatments can help. In a world obsessed with diets and gizmos to improve health, many...
On a walk in the woods in the northern hemisphere in late summer or early fall, a hiker might come across large mushrooms with bright red caps with white spots. This is the fly agaric...