El Choco

El Choco

Common Names: Golden Teacher, Golden Tops, Cubes

Medicinal

About

Golden Teacher El Chocó is a tropical rainforest variant of Psilocybe cubensis, inspired by or isolated from the El Chocó region of Colombia—one of the most biodiverse ecosystems on Earth. This strain merges the classic introspective qualities of Golden Teacher with the earthy, potent, and energetically wild nature of cubensis found in humid equatorial zones. The result is a deeply sensory, grounding, and visionary experience, often linked to ancestral wisdom and emotional depth.

History

El Chocó is a coastal rainforest region along Colombia’s Pacific coast, rich in indigenous traditions and natural entheogens. This variant likely stems from cultivated isolates derived from wild samples collected in the area, with selections made for resilience in tropical conditions and a powerful, body-centered psychedelic journey.

Golden Teacher El Chocó is highly regarded among those who seek a raw, immersive connection to nature and the subconscious.

Overview

This strain typically produces robust, thick-stemmed mushrooms with golden to bronze caps, dense white flesh, and intense blue bruising. It thrives in high-humidity environments, colonizes aggressively, and yields well across multiple flushes.

The psychedelic experience is visually rich, emotionally raw, and deeply rooted in the body and environment. Ideal for ceremonial use in natural settings, breathwork, or ancestral connection rituals, especially for those seeking to reclaim or realign their inner rhythm.

Physical Characteristics

Caps:

50-150 mm in diameter, conic to convex, expanding to broadly convex with a slight central bump (umbo), smooth, viscous when moist, golden brown to yellow, hygrophanous, fading to a lighter color as it dries.

Gills:

Adnate to adnexed, narrow to moderately broad, close, grayish color in young, becoming nearly black in maturity with whitish edges.

Cognitive Effects

Creativity

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

Psychoactive Effects

Euphoric

A sense of happiness and well-being often accompanies the experience.

Helps With

Depression

Many users find relief from depressive symptoms post-use.

Anxiety

Can reduce anxiety in a controlled setting with proper dosage.

Possible Side Effects

Nausea

Can occur, particularly at higher doses.

Paranoid

May occur in sensitive individuals or in unfamiliar settings.

Medicinal Chemistry

Similar Species

Psilocybe Subcubensis Mushroom

Species: Psilocybe subcubensis

Edibility: Psychoactive

Key Differences: Smaller cap and stem, less robust growth.

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