
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

Species: Psilocybe subcubensis
Edibility: Psychoactive
Key Differences: Smaller cap and less robust stem.

Species: Psilocybe subcubensis
Edibility: Psychoactive
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