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Psilocybe CubensisNamaste
"Golden Teacher, Golden Cap"
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Psilocybe Cubensis fruiting bodies
Scientific Classification
Kingdom:Fungi
Division:Basidiomycota
Class:Agaricomycetes
Order:Agaricales
Family:Hymenogastraceae
Genus:Psilocybe
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the Namaste strain?
- Namaste is a documented mushroom strain of Golden Teacher (Psilocybe Cubensis). It is cataloged in the ShroomSpy mycology database with strain-specific characteristics, origin, and identification details.
- How potent is Namaste?
- Namaste is documented at potent potency for psychoactive compounds. Potency varies with growing conditions, harvest timing, and individual fruit body, so reported figures are typical ranges rather than guarantees.
- 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 Namaste is a spiritually themed variant of Psilocybe cubensis, blending the calm introspection and balanced visuals of the Golden Teacher strain with an emphasis on heart-centered, peaceful psychedelic experiences. Inspired by the Sanskrit greeting meaning “the divine in me honors the divine in you,” this strain is ideal for meditation, emotional healing, and compassionate awareness.
History
The Namaste variant likely emerged from a phenotype selection of Golden Teacher that showed particularly grounding and harmonious effects. It’s been embraced by those in the yoga, mindfulness, and plant medicine communities for its ability to create a tranquil inner landscape, allowing users to soften, surrender, and connect deeply with themselves and others.
The name reflects both its energetic character and its suitability for non-egoic, devotional or contemplative states.
Overview
Fruits are medium-sized, with rounded golden caps, thick stems, and moderate bruising. Colonization is stable and flushes are orderly and consistent, making it easy to grow for ceremonial use.
Effects are soothing, emotionally open, and gently visual, with a focus on gratitude, connection, and peace. Excellent for meditative journeys, compassion work, or group intention settings.
Physical Characteristics
Caps:
Convex to broadly convex to plane at maturity, smooth, viscous when moist, coloration varies from golden brown to light yellow.
Gills:
Adnate to adnexed, narrow, close, with a grayish coloration in young fruit bodies becoming nearly black in maturity.
Cognitive Effects
Users report an increase in creative thought processes.
Psychoactive Effects
Changes in visual and auditory perception are common.
Pharmacology
Depression
Can potentially alleviate symptoms of depression in some users.
Anxiety
May help reduce anxiety levels temporarily.
Nausea
Some users experience stomach discomfort and nausea.
Paranoid
In higher doses, it can induce feelings of paranoia or anxiety.
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Chemical Constituents
Medicinal Chemistry
Similar Species
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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.
Key Differences: Smaller size, less potent in psychoactive compounds.
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 size, less potent in psychoactive compounds.
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