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Psilocybe CubensisBan Phang Ka
"Golden Teacher, Golden Cap"
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Scientific Classification
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Golden Teacher?
- Golden Teacher (Psilocybe Cubensis) is a mushroom species, belonging to the Hymenogastraceae family. It is studied for its biological characteristics and is documented in the ShroomSpy mycology database.
- Is Golden Teacher edible?
- Psychoactive
- Is Golden Teacher psychoactive?
- Golden Teacher is documented as a psychoactive species and is classified as potent in potency. It contains psychoactive compounds that may produce mind-altering effects. Laws governing possession and use vary by jurisdiction.
- What effects does Golden Teacher produce?
- Golden Teacher is associated with the following effects: Creativity. Individual experiences vary based on dose, set, and setting.
- What is the scientific classification of Golden Teacher?
- Golden Teacher belongs to the kingdom Fungi, division Basidiomycota, class Agaricomycetes, order Agaricales, family Hymenogastraceae, genus Psilocybe. Its scientific name is Psilocybe Cubensis.
About
Golden Teacher Ban Phang Ka is a tropical, regionally adapted variant of Psilocybe cubensis, named after the Ban Phang Ka region in Thailand. This strain maintains the spiritual and introspective qualities of the Golden Teacher lineage while embodying the resilience, speed, and visual potency typical of Thai cubensis. It’s known for producing uplifting and emotionally expansive experiences, ideal for both personal healing and ceremonial use.
History
This variant likely originated from wild Thai genetics or was cultivated near Ban Phang Ka, a coastal area on Koh Samui island, famous for its natural abundance of wild psilocybin mushrooms. When hybridized or refined with Golden Teacher genetics, it yields a robust, spiritually centered strain with excellent growth profiles in hot, humid climates.
It’s favored by growers for its rapid colonization and by psychonauts for its well-balanced psychedelic effect.
Overview
Golden Teacher Ban Phang Ka mushrooms typically produce medium to tall fruiting bodies, golden-brown caps, and slim white stems with vivid blue bruising. They grow vigorously in tropical conditions and have a high yield potential.
The effects are described as uplifting, social, visually active, and spiritually centering. Users report emotional clarity, a light body high, and gentle waves of euphoria, making this variant ideal for group sessions, creative exploration, or therapeutic settings.
Physical Characteristics
Caps:
Convex to broadly convex to plane at maturity, smooth, viscous when moist, golden brown.
Gills:
Adnate to adnexed, gray to nearly black in maturity, close.
Cognitive Effects
Creativity
Users report an increase in creative thought processes.
Psychoactive Effects
Perceptual
Time may seem to pass slower.
Pharmacology
Helps With
Depression
Can potentially alleviate symptoms of depression.
Anxiety
May reduce feelings of anxiety in some users.
Possible Side Effects
Nausea
Can occur, particularly at higher doses.
Paranoid
May occur in sensitive individuals or at high doses.
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Chemical Constituents
Medicinal Chemistry
Similar Species
Species: Psilocybe subcubensis
(Cuban mushroom)
Edibility: psychoactive — contains psilocybin and psilocin, which can cause hallucinations and altered states of consciousness. Use caution and ensure legality.
Key Differences: Smaller cap and less robust growth.
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Species: Psilocybe subcubensis
(Cuban mushroom)
Edibility: psychoactive — contains psilocybin and psilocin, which can cause hallucinations and altered states of consciousness. Use caution and ensure legality.
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