{"title":"Amanita Muscaria Caps \u0026 Powder","description":"\u003cp\u003eDried Amanita muscaria caps sorted by grade, from a verified amanita vendor. A-Grade and B-Grade fly agaric, closed caps, plus \u003cem\u003eAmanita pantherina\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eAmanita regalis\u003c\/em\u003e for experienced users. Adults 21 and over.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!--more--\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAmanita muscaria caps guide: grades, species and preparation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the whole-mushroom side of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/amanita-muscaria-products\"\u003eamanita range\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003cem\u003eAmanita muscaria\u003c\/em\u003e, the red and white fly agaric, has been dried and used across Siberia and northern Europe for centuries. We grade caps by appearance and intactness: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/amanita-muscaria-mushroom-caps\"\u003eA-Grade caps\u003c\/a\u003e are whole, clean and well dried; \u003ca href=\"\/products\/amanita-muscaria-mushroom-caps-b-grade\"\u003eB-Grade\u003c\/a\u003e are broken or blemished but the same mushroom at a lower price; \u003ca href=\"\/products\/amanita-muscaria-closed-caps-h\"\u003eclosed caps\u003c\/a\u003e are young buttons picked before opening, prized for a higher ratio of active compounds by weight. For experienced users we also carry \u003ca href=\"\/products\/amanita-pantherina-caps\"\u003eAmanita pantherina\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/amanita-regalis\"\u003eAmanita regalis\u003c\/a\u003e in \u003ca href=\"\/products\/amanita-regalis-b-grade\"\u003eB-Grade\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/amanita-regalis-closed-caps\"\u003eclosed cap\u003c\/a\u003e forms. Extracts, tinctures and muscimol isolate are under \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/muscimol\"\u003emuscimol extracts\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDried caps only, no stems, graded A, B or closed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree species: muscaria, pantherina, regalis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVerified vendor in the amanita community; COAs on our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/lab-results\"\u003elab results page\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold dried for decarboxylation or extraction at home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrades explained.\u003c\/strong\u003e Grade is about looks and handling, not potency. A-Grade caps are the ones you would photograph. B-Grade are the same harvest with cracks and crumbs. Closed caps are small, dense and carry more of the active compounds per gram because the mushroom has not yet spent energy opening. Pantherina is considerably stronger than muscaria by weight and is not a beginner's mushroom. Regalis is the brown-capped relative, closer to muscaria in character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to choose.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirst amanita: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/amanita-muscaria-mushroom-caps\"\u003eA-Grade muscaria caps\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaking tea or extract where looks do not matter: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/amanita-muscaria-mushroom-caps-b-grade\"\u003eB-Grade\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMost active per gram: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/amanita-muscaria-closed-caps-h\"\u003eclosed caps\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExperienced only: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/amanita-pantherina-caps\"\u003epantherina\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePreparation.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dried caps contain ibotenic acid, which converts to muscimol through decarboxylation. The common home method is a low simmer in lightly acidified water (a squeeze of lemon) for two to three hours, then straining. Dried caps are not simply eaten raw. Start with a small amount of prepared tea and wait at least two hours; the onset is slow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to expect.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prepared amanita is described as a heavy, sedating calm with a dreamy quality, very different from psilocybin mushrooms. Low servings are used for relaxation and sleep; larger servings are strong and not for the inexperienced.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCautions.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot for use if pregnant or nursing, or with any medication without asking your provider\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not combine with alcohol, sedatives or benzodiazepines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not drive; onset is slow and effects last hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot for sale to Louisiana; adults 21 and over only; keep out of reach of children and pets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAre the caps already decarboxylated?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. Drying converts only part of the ibotenic acid; the simmer method finishes the job.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClosed caps or A-Grade?\u003c\/strong\u003e Closed caps are more active per gram; A-Grade are larger and prettier. Same species.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs amanita legal?\u003c\/strong\u003e Legal to sell and possess in the US except Louisiana. Check your local rules before ordering internationally.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisclaimer.\u003c\/strong\u003e These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Sold as a dried botanical specimen; traditional use does not establish that it will produce any particular result. Consult your healthcare provider before use if you take any medication or have a medical condition. Keep out of reach of children.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWritten by Robert Lattig, founder of Healing Herbals, practicing herbalist for 13 years.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"amanita-muscaria-mushroom-caps","title":"Amanita Muscaria Mushroom Caps (A-Grade)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmanita Muscaria Mushroom Caps (A-Grade)\u003c\/strong\u003e are whole dried caps of \u003cem\u003eAmanita muscaria\u003c\/em\u003e, the red and white fly agaric, sorted to our top visual grade and dried to hold the distinctive natural characteristics of the species. A-grade means whole caps with intact colour and form, hand-sorted rather than tumbled, which is what you want for display, photography, botanical study and aromatherapy work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhole dried caps of \u003cem\u003eAmanita muscaria\u003c\/em\u003e, A-grade visual sort\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh in muscimol\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDried to retain the natural colour and form of the species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor botanical and academic study, ornamental use and aromatherapy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot approved for human consumption\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNOT available in Louisiana. Must be 21 years or older to purchase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe species.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eAmanita muscaria\u003c\/em\u003e is the most recognizable mushroom on earth, the red cap with white warts that turns up in folklore, fairy tale illustration and holiday imagery across Europe and North America. It grows in mycorrhizal partnership with birch, pine and spruce across the northern hemisphere. Its documented record across Siberian cultures has made it one of the most studied subjects in ethnomycology, and that literature, rather than any modern claim, is what the species is known for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompounds.\u003c\/strong\u003e The fly agaric is defined by a small set of isoxazole compounds rather than the tryptamines found in other well known mushrooms:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMuscimol\u003c\/strong\u003e: the principal compound, and what A-grade material is selected for\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIbotenic acid\u003c\/strong\u003e: the precursor, which converts toward muscimol as the material dries and ages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMuscarine\u003c\/strong\u003e: present only in trace amounts in this species, despite the name\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat A-grade means here.\u003c\/strong\u003e Grading is about the physical material, not a potency claim:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA-grade\u003c\/strong\u003e: whole caps, intact form, strong even colour, minimal breakage. The display and study grade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eB-grade\u003c\/strong\u003e: the same species and the same drying, sorted after the whole caps are pulled. More broken pieces and uneven colour at a lower price. See \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/healingherbals.store\/products\/amanita-muscaria-mushroom-caps-b-grade\"\u003eAmanita Muscaria Mushrooms (B-Grade)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClosed caps\u003c\/strong\u003e: harvested before the cap opens flat, a different look again. See \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/healingherbals.store\/products\/amanita-muscaria-closed-caps-h\"\u003eAmanita Muscaria Closed Caps\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuality and handling.\u003c\/strong\u003e These caps are produced to strict quality and consistency standards: sourced from authentic \u003cem\u003eAmanita muscaria\u003c\/em\u003e, processed to retain the inherent natural properties of the material, and sorted by hand. Dried caps are brittle. Keep them in a rigid container rather than a bag, sealed, dark and dry, with a desiccant packet if your room runs humid. Light fades the red over months and moisture is what turns a whole cap into fragments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe rest of the amanita line.\u003c\/strong\u003e For concentrated material there is the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/healingherbals.store\/products\/amanita-extract-15-1-high-muscimol\"\u003eAmanita Extract 15:1 High Muscimol\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/healingherbals.store\/products\/muscimol-isolate\"\u003emuscimol isolate\u003c\/a\u003e. For related species there is \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/healingherbals.store\/products\/amanita-pantherina-caps\"\u003eAmanita Pantherina Caps\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/healingherbals.store\/products\/amanita-regalis\"\u003eAmanita Regalis (A-Grade)\u003c\/a\u003e. The full range is in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/healingherbals.store\/collections\/amanita-muscaria-products\"\u003eAmanita Muscaria Product Collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between A-grade and B-grade?\u003c\/strong\u003e Appearance and breakage. A-grade is whole caps with intact colour; B-grade is the sort that comes after, with more fragments. Same species, same drying.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy are these described as not approved for human consumption?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eAmanita muscaria\u003c\/em\u003e has no approved food or supplement status in the United States, so we sell it for botanical study, ornamental use and aromatherapy only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy can you not ship to Louisiana?\u003c\/strong\u003e Louisiana state law restricts this species specifically. We do not ship it there.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDo the caps arrive whole?\u003c\/strong\u003e A-grade is sorted for whole caps, but dried mushroom is brittle and some edge breakage in transit is normal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow should I store them?\u003c\/strong\u003e Rigid sealed container, dark, dry, with a desiccant packet. That keeps the colour and the shape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisclaimer.\u003c\/strong\u003e These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not approved for human consumption and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Sold for botanical study, ornamental use and aromatherapy. Not available in Louisiana. For adults 21 and over. Keep out of reach of children and pets.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Healing Herbals","offers":[{"title":"5g","offer_id":46016553287926,"sku":"","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"14g","offer_id":47079684571382,"sku":"","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"28g","offer_id":47079684604150,"sku":"","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2oz","offer_id":47079684636918,"sku":"","price":53.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3oz","offer_id":47079684669686,"sku":"","price":76.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4oz","offer_id":47079684702454,"sku":"","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g","offer_id":47079684735222,"sku":"","price":215.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg","offer_id":47079684767990,"sku":"","price":379.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/8203\/3654\/files\/Amanita_Muscaria_A_grade_Mushroom.jpg?v=1784063445"},{"product_id":"amanita-pantherina-caps","title":"Amanita Pantherina Caps High Muscimol","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmanita pantherina caps\u003c\/strong\u003e are the whole dried caps of the panther cap, the brown-capped cousin of the fly agaric, grown in Ukraine and processed to preserve the natural compounds. Same genus, same compound family, different species and a noticeably different mushroom: a tan to deep brown dome with white warts in place of the red most people know. Pantherina is generally reported as stronger per gram than \u003cem\u003eAmanita muscaria\u003c\/em\u003e, which is why it is sold and handled on its own page rather than as a substitute. Every lot is HPLC tested for muscimol and ibotenic acid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhole dried caps of \u003cem\u003eAmanita pantherina\u003c\/em\u003e, grown in Ukraine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh muscimol, HPLC tested per batch, processed to preserve the natural compounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrown cap with white warts, not the red of its better known relative\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSizes from 2 g to 1 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResearch, topical and aromatherapy use. Not for human consumption\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot available in Louisiana. Adults 21 and over\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe species.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eAmanita pantherina\u003c\/em\u003e, the panther cap, is the close relative of the fly agaric and the same genus and section. It grows with broadleaf and conifer hosts across Europe and Asia and it is the brown-capped member of the pair: a tan to deep brown dome with white warts and a distinct ring, where \u003cem\u003eAmanita muscaria\u003c\/em\u003e carries the familiar red. Both appear across the ethnomycological literature, and the genus as a whole remains a live subject of academic interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTraditional use.\u003c\/strong\u003e The panther cap shows up in the same northern European and Siberian folk record as the fly agaric, usually as the stronger of the two and treated with more caution for it. Caps were dried before any use in those traditions, and the drying is what shifts ibotenic acid toward muscimol. Fresh caps should never be eaten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompounds.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMuscimol\u003c\/strong\u003e: the principal compound this material is selected for\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIbotenic acid\u003c\/strong\u003e: the precursor, which shifts toward muscimol as the material is dried and aged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMuscarine\u003c\/strong\u003e: trace amounts only in this section of the genus, despite the name\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow it differs from muscaria.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pantherina is generally described in the literature as carrying a higher proportion of the active isoxazoles by weight than muscaria. Visually the two are easy to tell apart once you have both in front of you. Anyone used to muscaria caps should treat pantherina as a different material and start well below what they are used to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow we test.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each lot of caps goes to HPLC before listing, and the test reports muscimol and ibotenic acid. Pantherina lots vary more than muscaria lots in our experience, which is exactly why we test rather than rely on a species average. The grower is not named on the site. Ask customer service if you need a batch result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLegality.\u003c\/strong\u003e Amanita pantherina is not federally scheduled in the United States. Louisiana restricts amanita species and we do not ship there. A few other states have their own rules, so check yours before ordering. Adults 21 and over only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dried caps are brittle. Keep them in a rigid sealed container, dark and dry, with a desiccant packet if your room runs humid. Light dulls the colour over months and moisture is what turns whole caps into fragments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelated products.\u003c\/strong\u003e The extract form of this species is \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/healingherbals.store\/products\/amanita-pantherina-extract\"\u003eAmanita Pantherina Extract\u003c\/a\u003e. For the red-capped relative see \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/healingherbals.store\/products\/amanita-muscaria-mushroom-caps\"\u003eAmanita Muscaria Mushroom Caps (A-Grade)\u003c\/a\u003e and the dense \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/healingherbals.store\/products\/amanita-muscaria-closed-caps-h\"\u003edried Amanita muscaria closed caps\u003c\/a\u003e. If you want the converted, concentrated form, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/healingherbals.store\/products\/amanita-extract-15-1-high-muscimol\"\u003eAmanita muscaria extract 15:1\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/healingherbals.store\/products\/muscimol-isolate\"\u003emuscimol isolate\u003c\/a\u003e are on their own pages, and for another species in the group see \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/healingherbals.store\/products\/amanita-regalis\"\u003eAmanita Regalis (A-Grade)\u003c\/a\u003e. All of it is in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/healingherbals.store\/collections\/amanita-muscaria-products\"\u003eAmanita muscaria collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow is pantherina different from muscaria?\u003c\/strong\u003e Different species in the same genus. Pantherina is brown-capped with white warts and is generally reported to carry a higher proportion of the active isoxazoles by weight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is it grown?\u003c\/strong\u003e Ukraine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAre the caps whole?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, these are selected whole caps, though dried mushroom is brittle and some edge breakage in transit is normal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is it not sold for consumption?\u003c\/strong\u003e The species has no approved food or supplement status in the United States, so we sell it for research, topical and aromatherapy use only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy can you not ship to Louisiana?\u003c\/strong\u003e Louisiana state law restricts this material specifically.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisclaimer.\u003c\/strong\u003e These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not for human consumption and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Traditional use does not establish that it will produce any particular result. Not available in Louisiana. For adults 21 and over. Keep out of reach of children and pets.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Healing Herbals","offers":[{"title":"2g","offer_id":48328111685878,"sku":null,"price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5g","offer_id":46070722363638,"sku":"","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10g","offer_id":47081826582774,"sku":"","price":21.31,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20g","offer_id":47082403856630,"sku":"","price":34.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1oz","offer_id":47082403889398,"sku":"","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2oz","offer_id":47082403922166,"sku":"","price":79.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3oz","offer_id":47082404413686,"sku":"","price":114.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4oz","offer_id":47082403954934,"sku":"","price":151.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8oz","offer_id":47082403987702,"sku":"","price":289.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pound","offer_id":47082404020470,"sku":"","price":610.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Kilo","offer_id":47082404053238,"sku":"","price":1045.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/8203\/3654\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_78269596-9746-4a66-91cd-66672f1139ac.jpg?v=1783452967"},{"product_id":"amanita-muscaria-closed-caps-h","title":"Amanita Muscaria Closed Caps (High Muscimol \u0026 Ibotanic acid)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDried Amanita muscaria caps in their densest form:\u003c\/strong\u003e these closed caps are wild-harvested fly agaric buttons gathered from native forest floors during the autumn flush, picked before the red dome expands or the veil breaks, so the cap structure stays fully intact. Immediately after foraging, the mushrooms are sorted to remove dirt and debris, then uniform heat-dehydrated to a safe moisture level for long-term storage. Where an opened cap is thin and easy to break, a button is dense and holds its shape, and this is the specimen most people picture when they think of the fly agaric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product consists strictly of unexpanded, whole button caps rather than broken pieces or fully opened, flat canopies. They are offered as raw, unprocessed dried botanical specimens for historical research, mycological identification, educational study, and traditional ethnobotanical collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWild-harvested \u003cem\u003eAmanita muscaria\u003c\/em\u003e buttons, picked before the veil breaks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh muscimol and ibotenic acid, HPLC tested per batch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhole unexpanded caps only, no broken pieces or flat canopies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow-heat dehydrated, which holds the deep crimson colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSizes from 2 grams to 2 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot for human consumption. Not shipped to Louisiana. Adults 21 and over\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy closed caps are a different product.\u003c\/strong\u003e A button is the same mushroom at an earlier stage. Before the dome expands, the flesh is dense, the white warts sit tight and even, and the whole structure holds its shape through drying. An opened cap is thinner, flatter and far easier to break. For anything where the specimen has to survive handling, a closed cap is the better material, and it is also the shape people recognise from illustration and folklore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTraditional use.\u003c\/strong\u003e The fly agaric is the red-and-white mushroom of northern birch and pine forests, and the Koryak of Kamchatka and the Sámi of Lapland dried the caps before use, often strung by the fire or laid on stones. Drying was never decoration in those traditions. It was the step that changed the mushroom, and it is the reason a dried cap and a fresh cap are not the same thing. Fresh caps should never be eaten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompounds in the species.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMuscimol\u003c\/strong\u003e: the principal compound in the species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIbotenic acid\u003c\/strong\u003e: the precursor, present in higher proportion in early-stage material and shifting toward muscimol as the material dries and ages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMuscarine\u003c\/strong\u003e: trace amounts only, despite the shared name\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest and processing.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForaged from native forest floors during autumn flushes, not cultivated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSorted immediately after harvest to remove dirt and debris\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUniform low-heat dehydration to a safe moisture level\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBatch inspected, with damaged pieces separated out before packing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach lot HPLC tested for muscimol and ibotenic acid before listing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow we test.\u003c\/strong\u003e Every lot of caps goes to HPLC before it is graded. Buttons carry more ibotenic acid than opened caps because they are picked younger, and the test is what tells us a lot is worth selling as closed caps rather than folding it into B-grade. We keep the foraging source private. Ask customer service if you want a batch result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat they are used for.\u003c\/strong\u003e Microscopic evaluation, spore printing and comparative taxonomy, where an intact early-stage specimen gives a reliable reference point. Also display, photography and ethnobotanical collections, where the unbroken dome and even warts matter more than anything else.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLegality.\u003c\/strong\u003e Amanita muscaria is not federally scheduled in the United States. A few states restrict it, Louisiana most clearly, and we do not ship amanita there. Check your state and local rules before ordering. Adults 21 and over only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rigid sealed container rather than a bag, dark, dry, with a desiccant packet. Light dulls the crimson over months and humidity is what softens a button and then cracks it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe rest of the amanita line.\u003c\/strong\u003e Opened caps are \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/healingherbals.store\/products\/amanita-muscaria-mushroom-caps\"\u003eA-Grade\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/healingherbals.store\/products\/amanita-muscaria-mushroom-caps-b-grade\"\u003eB-Grade\u003c\/a\u003e. If you would rather skip preparation, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/healingherbals.store\/products\/amanita-extract-15-1-high-muscimol\"\u003eAmanita muscaria extract 15:1\u003c\/a\u003e is already converted and concentrated, and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/healingherbals.store\/products\/muscimol-isolate\"\u003emuscimol isolate\u003c\/a\u003e is the single compound on its own. Related species include \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/healingherbals.store\/products\/amanita-pantherina-caps\"\u003eAmanita pantherina caps\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/healingherbals.store\/products\/amanita-regalis-closed-caps\"\u003eAmanita Regalis Closed Caps\u003c\/a\u003e. Everything is in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/healingherbals.store\/collections\/amanita-muscaria-products\"\u003eAmanita muscaria collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes a closed cap different from an A-grade cap?\u003c\/strong\u003e Growth stage. Closed caps are buttons picked before the dome opens, so they are denser and hold their shape. A-grade caps are fully opened and sorted whole.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAre these wild or cultivated?\u003c\/strong\u003e Wild-harvested from native forest floors during autumn flushes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDo closed caps carry more ibotenic acid than opened caps?\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally yes, because they are picked younger and less of it has converted to muscimol. That is why we test every lot rather than assume.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCan I take a spore print from these?\u003c\/strong\u003e The intact structure is well suited to it, which is one of the main reasons people choose buttons over opened caps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow should I store them?\u003c\/strong\u003e Rigid sealed container, dark, dry, with a desiccant packet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisclaimer.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not for human consumption. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Sold as a dried botanical specimen for research, identification, educational study and collections. Traditional use does not establish that it will produce any particular result. For adults 21 and over. Keep out of reach of children and pets.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Healing Herbals","offers":[{"title":"2 grams","offer_id":47787914920182,"sku":null,"price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 grams","offer_id":47787894472950,"sku":"","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"14 grams","offer_id":47787894505718,"sku":"","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"28 grams","offer_id":47787894538486,"sku":"","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2oz","offer_id":47787894571254,"sku":"","price":54.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3oz","offer_id":47787894604022,"sku":"","price":74.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4oz","offer_id":47787894636790,"sku":"","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pound","offer_id":47787894669558,"sku":"","price":349.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Kilo","offer_id":47787894702326,"sku":"","price":645.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/8203\/3654\/files\/Amanita_Muscaria_Closed_Caps_Mushroom_Mucimol.jpg?v=1740772589"},{"product_id":"amanita-regalis","title":"Amanita Regalis (A-Grade)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmanita Regalis (A-Grade)\u003c\/strong\u003e is whole dried \u003cem\u003eAmanita regalis\u003c\/em\u003e caps, the brown-capped cousin of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/healingherbals.store\/collections\/amanita-muscaria-products\"\u003efly agaric\u003c\/a\u003e, harvested in Ukraine by sustainable growers and hand-selected for appearance and preservation. A-Grade means the best of a harvest: caps that dried flat and intact, veil spots still visible, no crumbling or dark patches. They are preserved to keep the mushroom's natural integrity for research, ethnomycology study, display and collection. This product is not intended for human consumption and is not available in Louisiana.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhole dried brown-capped \u003cem\u003eAmanita regalis\u003c\/em\u003e, hand-selected A-Grade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCaps dried flat and intact, veil spots visible, no crumbling or dark patches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural isoxazole pair, ibotenic acid and muscimol, plus small amounts of muscarine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhole caps are not standardized to a percentage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSizes from 5 grams and 10 grams through 28 grams, 2 ozs, 4 ozs, a Pound and a Kilo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot for human consumption; not available in Louisiana\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe herb.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eAmanita regalis\u003c\/em\u003e, the royal fly agaric or king of Sweden mushroom, belongs to the same section of the Amanita genus as the red \u003cem\u003eA. muscaria\u003c\/em\u003e but wears a liver-brown to golden-bronze cap instead of a red one. It grows with spruce in the boreal forests of Scandinavia, the Baltics, Ukraine and Russia, and it turns up in the folklore, mythology and ethnomycological literature of Northern Europe and Asia, where its scarcity gave it a certain prestige. It carries the same isoxazole pair as its red relative, ibotenic acid and muscimol, and it remains a species of ongoing interest because its chemical composition is distinct from other Amanita species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's in it.\u003c\/strong\u003e Whole dried caps carry the mushroom's natural constituents unchanged:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIbotenic acid\u003c\/strong\u003e: the compound that dominates fresh and gently dried material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMuscimol\u003c\/strong\u003e: forms from ibotenic acid as caps dry and age or when they are deliberately heated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMuscarine and other minor compounds\u003c\/strong\u003e: present in small amounts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe do not standardize whole caps to a percentage, and the ratio in any given cap depends on how it was dried, how old it is and where it grew, which is why regalis remains a subject of study rather than a settled quantity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDosage, first time.\u003c\/strong\u003e These caps are sold as botanical specimens and we give no serving for them. In December 2024 the FDA issued guidelines stating that \u003cem\u003eAmanita muscaria\u003c\/em\u003e, its extracts and the constituents muscimol, ibotenic acid and muscarine are not authorized for use as ingredients in conventional food, and while regalis is a distinct species it contains similar compounds. In every tradition that handled these mushrooms, the constant was caution: caps were always dried thoroughly, never used fresh, and the starting amount was tiny, with a wait of several hours before any judgment was made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegular use.\u003c\/strong\u003e With no stated range, the useful discipline is documentation. Weigh caps rather than counting them, since a large regalis cap can weigh several times a small one, and note the drying condition and color of each lot. Collectors rotate stock so the oldest caps are examined first, because slow conversion continues in storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to expect.\u003c\/strong\u003e A-Grade regalis is the choice for display, herbarium work and anyone who wants the most photogenic, intact caps of this rarer species. The brown cap with pale warts is striking beside a red muscaria. In the folk literature, users describe muscimol-dominant preparations as heavy, dreamy and inward rather than bright or social. If appearance matters less than quantity, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/healingherbals.store\/products\/amanita-regalis-b-grade\"\u003eAmanita Regalis (B-Grade)\u003c\/a\u003e gives the same species at a lower price, and for buttons picked before the veil opened see the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/healingherbals.store\/products\/amanita-regalis-closed-caps\"\u003eAmanita Regalis Closed Caps\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSide effects.\u003c\/strong\u003e Every account of these mushrooms, from Siberian ethnography to modern case reports, describes the same dose-driven cluster: nausea, sweating, excess saliva, drowsiness and vivid, unusual dreams. Fresh or unprepared caps are far worse in every respect and are never to be used. Any unpleasant reaction is a reason to stop and to involve less material, not more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInteractions and cautions.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmanita compounds should never meet alcohol, sedatives or medications of any kind\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot for anyone pregnant or nursing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDogs in particular will eat dried caps and become very ill, so store them sealed and out of reach of pets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLaws vary by state and country; this product cannot ship to Louisiana, and you are responsible for confirming the rules where you are\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdults 21+ only; handle responsibly and keep out of reach of children and pets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients and storage.\u003c\/strong\u003e Whole dried \u003cem\u003eAmanita regalis\u003c\/em\u003e caps, nothing added. Keep them in an airtight container in a cool, dry, dark place; humidity is the enemy of dried caps, and a silica packet in the jar helps in damp climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhere are the Amanita Regalis (A-Grade) caps harvested?\u003c\/strong\u003e They are harvested in Ukraine by sustainable growers, then dried and hand-selected.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between Amanita regalis and Amanita muscaria caps?\u003c\/strong\u003e Regalis has a brown to bronze cap rather than red, is rarer, and is studied for its distinct chemical composition, though both carry ibotenic acid and muscimol.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow should dried Amanita regalis caps be stored so they last?\u003c\/strong\u003e Airtight, cool, dry and dark, away from moisture and pets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisclaimer.\u003c\/strong\u003e These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended for human consumption and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Amanita regalis is a traditional botanical, and traditional use does not establish that it will produce any particular result. Consult your healthcare provider before use if you take any medication or have a medical condition. Use at your own risk and keep out of reach of children. Formulated by Healing Herbals, run by a practicing herbalist of 13+ years.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Healing Herbals","offers":[{"title":"5 grams","offer_id":47787947294966,"sku":"","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 grams","offer_id":47787947327734,"sku":"","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"28 grams","offer_id":47787947360502,"sku":"","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 ozs","offer_id":47787947393270,"sku":"","price":54.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 ozs","offer_id":47787947426038,"sku":"","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pound","offer_id":47787947458806,"sku":"","price":375.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Kilo","offer_id":47787947491574,"sku":"","price":725.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/8203\/3654\/files\/Amanita-Regalis-Dried-Mushroom-Premium-By-Healing-Herbals.jpg?v=1761743763"},{"product_id":"amanita-regalis-closed-caps","title":"Amanita Regalis Closed Caps","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmanita Regalis Closed Caps\u003c\/strong\u003e are whole, intact buttons of \u003cem\u003eAmanita regalis\u003c\/em\u003e, the Royal \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/healingherbals.store\/collections\/amanita-muscaria-products\"\u003eFly Agaric\u003c\/a\u003e or King Fly Agaric, harvested at the closed-cap stage before the veil breaks open. Picking this early gives dense, firm buttons with minimal spore drop and the veil fragments still in place, the most sought-after stage for anyone who values structure and appearance. They are sold strictly as a natural botanical specimen for research, historical and educational display, collection or artistic purposes, not for human consumption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhole intact \u003cem\u003eAmanita regalis\u003c\/em\u003e buttons picked at the closed-cap stage before the veil breaks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDense, firm buttons with minimal spore drop and the veil fragments still in place\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSustainably wild-harvested by hand from native European coniferous forests, dried at low temperatures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCleaned and inspect-sorted by hand with zero additives, fillers or chemical treatments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural ibotenic acid and muscimol; no percentage measured or claimed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSizes 2g, 5g, 14g, 28g, 2oz, 3oz, 4oz and 1lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe herb.\u003c\/strong\u003e The royal fly agaric is the brown-capped member of the fly agaric section of Amanita, a mushroom of spruce woods across Scandinavia, the Baltics and eastern Europe, called king of Sweden mushroom in older texts and Royal Fly Agaric in most. Its cap runs from deep chestnut and umber to a golden brown, speckled with the pale, creamy veil remnants that sit where the red muscaria wears its white spots. It shares the isoxazole chemistry of its relatives, ibotenic acid in the fresh mushroom and muscimol formed from it as the cap dries or is heated, and it holds a long place in the folklore of Northern Europe. Closed buttons are the stage where tissue is densest and the veil whole, which is why herbaria and collectors prize them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's in it.\u003c\/strong\u003e Nothing but the mushroom. A closed cap contains the natural constituents of \u003cem\u003eA. regalis\u003c\/em\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIbotenic acid\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMuscimol\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinor compounds\u003c\/strong\u003e that accompany them\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey sit in whatever ratio the low-temperature drying left. Low-heat drying is deliberately gentle, so these buttons keep more of their original chemistry and aroma than caps dried hot, and no percentage is measured or claimed. The button stage also means more tissue by weight than an open, flat cap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDosage, first time.\u003c\/strong\u003e These buttons are specimens, and we give no serving for them. Every culture that handled fly agarics agreed on one thing: never fresh, never unprepared, always dried through, and always a tiny amount with a wait of several hours before any judgment. Gentle low-temperature drying leaves the chemistry closer to the fresh mushroom than hot drying does, which is a reason for more caution, not less.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegular use.\u003c\/strong\u003e No range is stated. For collection and study, weigh buttons rather than counting them, keep them sealed and dry so they do not rehydrate, and note the date, since slow conversion of ibotenic acid to muscimol continues in storage over months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to expect.\u003c\/strong\u003e Closed regalis caps are the specimen of choice for natural history decor, museum-style display, taxonomy reference and herbarium work, because a firm button with an intact veil shows the species at its best and outlasts an open cap. Set beside a red muscaria button the contrast is striking. In folk accounts, users describe muscimol-dominant preparations as heavy, dreamy and inward rather than lively or social. For open, flat caps of the same species see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/healingherbals.store\/products\/amanita-regalis\"\u003eAmanita Regalis (A-Grade)\u003c\/a\u003e, and for the classic red species at the same button stage, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/healingherbals.store\/products\/amanita-muscaria-closed-caps-h\"\u003eAmanita Muscaria Closed Caps\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSide effects.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Amanita section these buttons belong to produces the same dose-dependent effects in every report: nausea, sweating, excess salivation, drowsiness and strange, vivid dreams. Dense buttons pack more tissue into a small size than an open cap, so weight, not size, is the only honest measure. Fresh or unprepared caps are never to be used, and any unpleasant reaction means less, or none.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInteractions and cautions.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmanita compounds and alcohol, sedatives or medications do not mix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot for use if pregnant or nursing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA dried button looks like a snack to a dog, so store these sealed and out of reach of pets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmanita is regulated differently from place to place; confirm the laws where you live before ordering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdults 21+ only; keep out of reach of children\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients and storage.\u003c\/strong\u003e Whole dried closed caps (buttons) of \u003cem\u003eAmanita regalis\u003c\/em\u003e, deep chestnut to umber brown with light yellow and white veil spots, 100% pure and unprocessed. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight in an airtight container.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes Amanita Regalis Closed Caps different from regular regalis caps?\u003c\/strong\u003e They are harvested as unopened buttons before the veil breaks, so they are denser, firmer and hold their veil fragments and shape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhere are these Amanita regalis closed caps harvested?\u003c\/strong\u003e They are hand-picked from native European coniferous forests and dried at low temperatures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow long do dried Amanita Regalis Closed Caps keep on display?\u003c\/strong\u003e Kept airtight, cool and dry, they hold their color and form for a very long time, though their chemistry slowly changes with age.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisclaimer.\u003c\/strong\u003e These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended for human consumption and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Amanita regalis is a traditional botanical, and traditional use does not establish that it will produce any particular result. Consult your healthcare provider before use if you take any medication or have a medical condition. Use at your own risk and keep out of reach of children. 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You must be at least 21 years old to purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFDA Disclaimer:\u003c\/strong\u003e These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is strictly not for human consumption and is sold for research or ornamental purposes only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% genuine \u003cem\u003eAmanita muscaria\u003c\/em\u003e, B-grade sort\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinor cosmetic variation and more broken pieces, at a lower price\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSame species and same drying as our A-grade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudy, ornamental and non-ingested aromatic use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrictly not for human consumption\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot shipped to Louisiana. Adults 21 and over\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat B-grade actually means.\u003c\/strong\u003e Grading here is about appearance, not about the material. When a batch comes in, the whole intact caps with even colour are pulled out and sold as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/healingherbals.store\/products\/amanita-muscaria-mushroom-caps\"\u003eA-grade\u003c\/a\u003e. What is left is the same mushroom, dried the same way at the same time, with more edge breakage, more pieces and less uniform colour. If the specimen is going into a display case, buy A-grade. If it is going under a microscope, into a collection drawer, or into anything where the shape is not the point, B-grade does the same job for less.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe species.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eAmanita muscaria\u003c\/em\u003e, the fly agaric, is the red and white mushroom of European folklore and fairy tale illustration. It grows in mycorrhizal partnership with birch, pine and spruce across the northern hemisphere, and its documented record across Siberian cultures makes it one of the most heavily studied subjects in ethnomycology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompounds.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMuscimol\u003c\/strong\u003e: the principal compound in the species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIbotenic acid\u003c\/strong\u003e: the precursor, which shifts toward muscimol as material dries and ages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMuscarine\u003c\/strong\u003e: trace amounts only, despite the shared name\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dried mushroom is brittle and B-grade material is already partly broken, so a rigid sealed container matters more here than with whole caps. Keep it dark, dry and with a desiccant packet. Light dulls the red over months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe rest of the amanita line.\u003c\/strong\u003e Whole intact caps are \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/healingherbals.store\/products\/amanita-muscaria-mushroom-caps\"\u003eA-grade\u003c\/a\u003e, unopened buttons are \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/healingherbals.store\/products\/amanita-muscaria-closed-caps-h\"\u003eclosed caps\u003c\/a\u003e, and the concentrate is the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/healingherbals.store\/products\/amanita-extract-15-1-high-muscimol\"\u003e15:1 high muscimol extract\u003c\/a\u003e. Related species include \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/healingherbals.store\/products\/amanita-pantherina-caps\"\u003eAmanita Pantherina\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/healingherbals.store\/products\/amanita-regalis-b-grade\"\u003eAmanita Regalis (B-Grade)\u003c\/a\u003e. Everything is in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/healingherbals.store\/collections\/amanita-muscaria-products\"\u003eAmanita Muscaria Product Collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs B-grade weaker than A-grade?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. Same species, same harvest, same drying. The difference is appearance and breakage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat will the pieces look like?\u003c\/strong\u003e Expect a mix of partial caps and fragments with uneven colour rather than whole domes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhen should I buy A-grade instead?\u003c\/strong\u003e When the specimen is for display, photography or anything where an intact cap is the point.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy can you not ship to Louisiana?\u003c\/strong\u003e Louisiana state law restricts this species specifically.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow should I store it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Rigid sealed container, dark, dry, with a desiccant packet. Broken material is more fragile than whole caps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisclaimer.\u003c\/strong\u003e These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is strictly not for human consumption and is sold for research or ornamental purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Not available for shipment to Louisiana. For adults 21 and over. 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B-Grade caps may be broken, curled, smaller or less evenly colored, with more pieces and fewer perfect whole caps, which makes them the cost-effective option for research, academic study and ornamental use when appearance is secondary. The species and the drying are identical; only the sorting differs. Not for human consumption, and not available in Louisiana.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe same dried \u003cem\u003eAmanita regalis\u003c\/em\u003e caps as A-Grade, from sustainable Ukrainian growers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB-Grade may be broken, curled, smaller or less evenly colored, with more pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecies and drying identical; only the sorting differs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural ibotenic acid, muscimol and small amounts of muscarine; no percentage claimed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSizes 5 grams, 10 grams, 28 grams, 2 ozs, 4 ozs, a Pound and a Kilo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot for human consumption; not available in Louisiana\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe herb.\u003c\/strong\u003e Also known as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/healingherbals.store\/collections\/amanita-muscaria-products\"\u003efly agaric\u003c\/a\u003e, though in its royal form, \u003cem\u003eAmanita regalis\u003c\/em\u003e is the brown to bronze-capped species that grows with spruce across the boreal forests of Scandinavia, the Baltic states, Ukraine and Russia. It is well represented in the folklore, mythology and ethnomycological literature of Northern Europe and Asia, and it continues to interest researchers because its chemical composition is distinct from other Amanita species. Like the red muscaria and the panther cap, it carries ibotenic acid and muscimol, with muscimol forming from ibotenic acid as the mushroom dries, ages or is heated, and the balance between the two depends on handling as much as on the species itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's in it.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dried caps and cap pieces of \u003cem\u003eA. regalis\u003c\/em\u003e and nothing else. The natural constituents are:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIbotenic acid\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMuscimol\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMuscarine and the minor compounds\u003c\/strong\u003e of this section of the genus, present in small amounts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBroken caps and fragments are chemically the same as whole ones from the same lot, though pieces expose more surface area and can dry further in storage, which slowly shifts the ratio toward muscimol. No percentage is measured or claimed for whole mushroom material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDosage, first time.\u003c\/strong\u003e These caps are sold as specimens and no serving is given. The FDA stated in December 2024 that \u003cem\u003eAmanita muscaria\u003c\/em\u003e, its extracts and the constituents muscimol, ibotenic acid and muscarine are not authorized as ingredients in conventional food, and regalis, while a distinct species, contains similar compounds. Traditional handlers of these mushrooms were unanimous on method: dry the caps completely, never use them fresh, start with a tiny amount and wait many hours before deciding anything.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegular use.\u003c\/strong\u003e There is no stated range. Because B-Grade lots mix large pieces, small pieces and crumbs, weight is the only meaningful measure, and a jar should be gently mixed before any portion is taken so it represents the whole lot rather than the dust at the bottom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to expect.\u003c\/strong\u003e B-Grade regalis suits researchers working through quantity, students learning to identify the species by cap color and veil remnants, and anyone making decorative or artistic use of dried caps who does not need every piece perfect. The brown cap of regalis is unmistakable next to a red muscaria and makes a good teaching pair. In the ethnographic record, users describe muscimol-dominant preparations as heavy, dreamy and inward, never bright or social. For flawless whole caps of the same species choose the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/healingherbals.store\/products\/amanita-regalis\"\u003eAmanita Regalis (A-Grade)\u003c\/a\u003e, and for the red species in the same budget grade see the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/healingherbals.store\/products\/amanita-muscaria-mushroom-caps-b-grade\"\u003eAmanita Muscaria Mushrooms (B-Grade)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSide effects.\u003c\/strong\u003e The unwanted effects of regalis are the same as the rest of its group and rise steeply with amount: nausea, sweating, drooling, drowsiness and vivid, unsettled dreams. Pieces and crumbs are easy to under-count, which is another reason to weigh. Fresh or unprepared caps are never acceptable in any tradition, and any unpleasant reaction is the signal to use far less or stop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInteractions and cautions.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not combine with alcohol, sedatives or medications of any kind\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot for use if pregnant or nursing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDried mushroom pieces are exactly the kind of thing a dog or cat will get into, and muscimol and ibotenic acid affect them badly, so keep the container sealed and out of reach of pets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis product cannot ship to Louisiana and laws differ elsewhere, so check the rules where you live\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdults 21+ only; handle responsibly and keep out of reach of children\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients and storage.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dried \u003cem\u003eAmanita regalis\u003c\/em\u003e caps, B-Grade, no additives. Store airtight in a cool, dry, dark place; because B-Grade lots contain more fragments and dust, a wide-mouth jar makes mixing and portioning easier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between Amanita Regalis B-Grade and A-Grade?\u003c\/strong\u003e Same species, same source in Ukraine, same drying; B-Grade simply includes broken, curled or less uniform caps at a lower price.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAre B-Grade Amanita regalis caps weaker than A-Grade?\u003c\/strong\u003e The grade is about appearance and sorting, not composition, so the mushroom is the same.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCan Amanita Regalis (B-Grade) be shipped to Louisiana?\u003c\/strong\u003e No, this product is not available in Louisiana.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisclaimer.\u003c\/strong\u003e These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended for human consumption and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Amanita regalis is a traditional botanical, and traditional use does not establish that it will produce any particular result. Consult your healthcare provider before use if you take any medication or have a medical condition. Use at your own risk and keep out of reach of children. 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