About
The TTBVI variant of Panaeolus cyanescens, commonly referred to as Blue Meanies, is a highly potent psychedelic mushroom known for its thin structure, intense bluing reaction, and extraordinary psilocybin content. This specific variant—TTBVI—is believed to originate from the British Virgin Islands, offering a distinct geographic lineage of the famed Blue Meanies with even greater potency and visual impact.
History
Panaeolus cyanescens has long been prized in tropical and subtropical regions worldwide. The “Blue Meanie” name has been used interchangeably between this species and a potent Psilocybe cubensis variant, but the true Blue Meanies are Panaeolus cyanescens. The TTBVI strain, distinguished by island-specific traits and faster growth, is known among cultivators and psychonauts for delivering powerful visual and euphoric trips, even at lower doses.
It has gained popularity for both wild foraging in the Caribbean and controlled cultivation.
Overview
Blue Meanies (TTBVI) have small grayish caps, often less than 2.5 cm in diameter, with black gills and long, thin white stems that bruise deep blue almost instantly. They grow in cattle pastures, particularly on dung, in humid, tropical conditions.
This variant is revered for producing intense open-eye visuals, deep emotional catharsis, profound ego dissolution, and a high energy psychedelic state. Due to its extremely high psilocybin and psilocin levels, users should approach with caution—even small amounts can produce overwhelming effects. It’s often used for both recreational and deep spiritual journeys.
Physical Characteristics
Caps:
Ovate to campanulate, 1-3 cm wide, light yellow, bruising deep blue when touched
Gills:
Adnate, initially grayish, becoming purplish-black with age
Psychoactive Effects
Euphoric
Describing intense feelings of happiness or excitement
Perceptual
The change in the way things are perceived, including changes in time perception, spatial perception, and perception of one's own body.
Visuals
TTBVI and Pan Cyan species have a reputation for seeing intensly vivid and colorful patterns, shapes, and objects. TTBVI is typically found to be more potent than general Pan Cyan and therefore can induce a more intense experience.
Helps With
Depression
Relieves symptoms of depression, improving mood and outlook
Anxiety
Helps to alleviate feelings of worry, fear, and unease
Addiction
Helps to overcome addiction and substance abuse
PTSD
Helps to alleviate symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder
OCD
Helps to alleviate symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder
ADD ADHD
Helps to alleviate symptoms of attention deficit disorder and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
Pain
Microdosing psilocybin has been shown to help with certain types of pain
Migraines
Research shows that psilocybin, the active compound in magic mushrooms, has potential therapeutic benefits for migraines. A small-scale study conducted by Yale School of Medicine found that a single dose of psilocybin reduced the likelihood of having a migraine attack in two weeks.
Possible Side Effects
Nausea
A feeling of discomfort in the stomach with an urge to vomit
Medicinal Chemistry
Similar Species
Species: Panaeolus foenisecii
Edibility: Psychoactive
Key Differences: P. foenisecii lacks the distinctive blue bruising and light yellow cap color of the BVI strain.
Species: Panaeolus foenisecii
Edibility: Psychoactive
Mushroom Ratings
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References
The mushroom was more alive and vibrant”: Patient reports of synthetic versus organic forms of psilocybin
Psilocybin desynchronizes the human brain
An Overview on the Taxonomy, Phylogenetics and Ecology of the Psychedelic Genera Psilocybe, Panaeolus, Pluteus and Gymnopilus
Effects and safety of Psilocybe cubensis and Panaeolus cyanescens magic mushroom extracts on endothelin-1-induced hypertrophy and cell injury in cardiomyocytes
Pilot study of psilocybin treatment for anxiety in patients with advanced-stage cancer
Interest in psychedelic research in the West is surging, however, clinical trials have almost exclusively studied synthetic compounds such as MDMA, ketamine, DMT, LSD, ibogaine, and psilocybin. To date, few clinical trials have utilized whole mushroom/plant material like Psilocybe mushrooms, Iboga, or Ayahuasca. Individuals participating in the Roots To Thrive Psilocybin-Assisted Therapy for End of Life Distress program were administered synthetic psilocybin, whole Psilocybe cubensis, and mycological extract on separate occasions and post-treatment interview transcripts were qualitatively analyzed to discern themes and patterns. There was broad consensus that all three forms were helpful and similar, all generating visual and perceptual distortions, emotional and cognitive insight, and mystical experiences. However, synthetic psilocybin was said to feel less natural compared to organic forms, and the overall quality of experience of synthetic psilocybin was inferior to the organic forms. Research should be conducted with whole psychedelic mushrooms and extract in addition to synthetic psilocybin given this preliminary data, especially when considering that medicine keepers around the world have utilized whole mushrooms and plant material for millennia.
2024
Healthy adults were tracked before, during and for 3 weeks after high-dose psilocybin (25 mg) and methylphenidate (40 mg), and brought back for an additional psilocybin dose 6–12 months later. Psilocybin massively disrupted functional connectivity (FC) in cortex and subcortex, acutely causing more than threefold greater change than methylphenidate. These FC changes were driven by brain desynchronization across spatial scales (areal, global), which dissolved network distinctions by reducing correlations within and anticorrelations between networks. Psilocybin-driven FC changes were strongest in the default mode network, which is connected to the anterior hippocampus and is thought to create our sense of space, time and self.
2024
This review discusses species identification, taxonomy and classification, available DNA sequence data and psychedelic species in Psilocybe, Panaeolus, Pluteus, and Gymnopilus, as well as similar looking genera that could be harmful.
2023
This study examines the effects and safety of Panaeolus cyanescens extracts on endothelin-1-induced hypertrophy and cell injury in cardiomyocytes.
2020
Researchers conducted extensive investigations of hallucinogens in the 1950s and 1960s. By the early 1970s, however, political and cultural pressures forced the cessation of all projects. This investigation reexamines a potentially promising clinical application of hallucinogens in the treatment of anxiety reactive to advanced-stage cancer.
2010