Ban Thurain

Ban Thurain

Common Names: Golden Teacher, Golden Tops, Cubes

About

Golden Teacher Ban Thurain is a rare Thai-inspired regional variant of Psilocybe cubensis, named after the Ban Thurain area in Thailand. This strain merges the calm, introspective qualities of Golden Teacher with the resilient, climate-adapted vigor of Southeast Asian cubensis strains. It's praised for its clear visuals, emotional depth, and consistency in cultivation, making it a favorite among intentional users and tropical cultivators.

History

Like other Thai-region cubensis variants, this strain likely originated from wild mushroom populations or local cultivation efforts in Ban Thurain, a rural or forested zone with favorable environmental conditions. It was later refined through crossing or isolation with Golden Teacher genetics to balance stability, potency, and spiritual tone.

Golden Teacher Ban Thurain reflects the ceremonial lineage of Golden Teacher while offering a slightly more energized and euphoric profile, characteristic of Thai cubensis.

Overview

The mushrooms are typically medium to large, with golden tan caps, elongated stems, and noticeable blue bruising. Fruiting is vigorous, particularly in humid and warm environments, and the strain has a reputation for high reliability and yield.

Psychedelic effects are balanced, featuring emotional catharsis, mental clarity, vivid but soft visuals, and a warm, flowing body sensation. It's an excellent choice for guided meditations, ceremonies, or solo introspective journeys that aim to uncover inner truths without overwhelming intensity.

Physical Characteristics

Caps:

50-150 mm in diameter, convex to broadly convex to plane at maturity, smooth, viscous when moist, coloration varying from golden brown to light yellow.

Gills:

Adnate to adnexed, gray to nearly black at maturity, close, with whitish edges.

Cognitive Effects

Creativity

Users report an increase in creative thinking and problem-solving abilities.

Psychoactive Effects

Euphoric

Feelings of happiness and well-being are commonly experienced.

Helps With

Depression

Many users find relief from depressive symptoms post-use.

Anxiety

Can reduce anxiety in a controlled, therapeutic setting.

Possible Side Effects

Nausea

Can occur shortly after ingestion, usually transient.

Paranoid

May occur, particularly in unfamiliar or uncomfortable settings.

Medicinal Chemistry

Similar Species

Psilocybe Subcubensis Mushroom

Species: Psilocybe subcubensis

Edibility: Psychoactive

Key Differences: Smaller cap and less robust stem.

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