About
The Lipa Yai strain of Psilocybe cubensis is known for its rapid colonization and robust growth. Originating from Lipa Yai, Thailand, this strain was popularized by the ethnomycologist John Allen. It is favored for its consistent flushes and moderate potency, making it a popular choice among both novice and experienced cultivators. The mushrooms typically produce large, dense fruits with thick stems and broad caps, often displaying a golden hue on the cap.
Physical Characteristics
Caps:
50-150 mm in diameter, convex to broadly convex to plane at maturity, smooth, viscous when moist, coloration varies from golden brown to light yellow.
Gills:
Adnate to adnexed, grayish color in young, becoming nearly black in maturity with whitish edges.
Cognitive Effects
Enhanced Creativity
May stimulate creative thinking and problem solving.
Psychoactive Effects
Altered Perception
Can alter perception of time, space, and self.
Helps With
Depression
Some studies suggest potential benefits in treating depression.
Anxiety
May help reduce symptoms of anxiety in some users.
Possible Side Effects
Nausea
Can cause stomach discomfort and nausea.
Paranoia
May induce feelings of paranoia or anxiety in higher doses.
Medicinal Chemistry
Similar Species
Species: Psilocybe subcubensis
Edibility: Psychoactive
Key Differences: Smaller size, slightly different cap coloration.
Species: Psilocybe subcubensis
Edibility: Psychoactive
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