New Mushroom Dosing Guidelines! Micrograms!

The following is information provided by “The Church of Ambrosia” in Oakland California. None of the below information is owned by Shroomed at all. We are merely reposting their findings.

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The intent of these standardized dosing guidelines is to advance the safety and precision of psilocybin ceremonies. This research has been done by the Church of Ambrosia as part of its effort to educate, inform, and equip all producers, consumers, or providers of psilocybin edibles with vital safety information on psilocybin overdose. 

In conjunction with these standards the Church has also released its advanced dosage calculator. Establishing standards for the actual psilocybin content in each edible further advances the ability of Church members to dose accurately. Prior to these standards, the potency of edibles was based on the gram weight of dried mushrooms per package. 

Effective January 1st, 2024, the Church of Ambrosia and Zide Door will no longer accept any mushroom edibles that do not meet the following standards. All edibles must specify the psilocybin content.

Church Standards

All Edible Mushroom Items:

• A “Dose” is defined as no more than 5,000 mcg (micrograms) of psilocybin.

• A “Microdose” is defined as between 50 mcg to 1,000 mcg max of psilocybin.

• All edibles should carry the advisory: “Psilocybin tolerance can last up to 3 weeks, please keep this in mind when consuming psilocybin.”

• All edibles must list all ingredients, including the composition of the capsule and the source of the psilocybin (strain or synthetic).

• All mushroom powder should undergo a food-safe sterilization process prior to inclusion in a food product. For best results, this process should precede lab testing.

• Packaging should encourage users to start with a lower dose if they are inexperienced or unsure, and to always prioritize safety. It should also inform users that effects of psilocybin can vary greatly between individuals, and weight is one of many factors that can influence these effects.
  

Chocolate Bars:

• A standard chocolate bar should contain between 15,000 mcg and no more than 17,000 mcg of psilocybin.

• Any chocolate bar containing more than 17,000 mcg must be clearly labeled as “Breakthrough” and must caution that individuals weighing 100 lb or less may experience a breakthrough dose at 20,000 mcg.

Capsules, Gummies, etc:

• A single “piece” (individual capsule or gummy) labeled as a “Microdose” should contain between 50 mcg to 1,000 mcg max of psilocybin.

• Any individual piece (capsule or gummy) and total psilocybin content per package must be clearly listed on the package.

• If a piece contains more than 1,000 mcg, it cannot be classified as a “microdose.”

• The maximum potency per individual piece is 5,000 mcg.

• The maximum potency per package (collection of pieces) is 30,000 mcg.

• Any package containing more than 17,000 mcg must clearly warn that individuals weighing 100 lb or less may experience a breakthrough dose at 20,000 mcg.”

Why Micrograms?

In publications on the topic of psilocybin, potency of pure psilocybin is frequently referenced by milligram. The Church has decided that a microgram measure of potency is more favorable for their purposes. As a means of comparison, one milligram (mg) is equal to one thousand micrograms (mcg).

Standardized Dose Level Terms.

• Microdose
  Traditional Levels: 0.05 g to 0.4 g of Psilocybin Mushrooms
  New Standards: 50 mcg to 1,000 mcg of Pure Psilocybin (per 100 lb of body weight)

• Perceivable
  Traditional Levels: 0.5 g to 1.75 g of Psilocybin Mushrooms
  New Standards: 1,000 mcg to 5,000 mcg of Pure Psilocybin (per 100 lb of body weight)

• Intense
  Traditional Levels: 2 g to 4 g of Psilocybin Mushrooms
  New Standards: 5,000 mcg to 10,000 mcg of Pure Psilocybin (per 100 lb of body weight)

• Profound
  Traditional Levels: 5 g to 7 g of Psilocybin Mushrooms
  New Standards: 10,000 mcg to 18,000 mcg of Pure Psilocybin (per 100 lb of body weight)

• Breakthrough
  Traditional Levels: 9 g to 15+ g of Psilocybin Mushrooms
  New Standards: 18,000 mcg to 20,000+ mcg of Pure Psilocybin (per 100 lb of body weight)

Source: https://ambrosia.church/new-dosage-standards/

Experience Levels by Body WeightMicrodosePerceivableIntenseProfoundBreakthrough1,0003,0005,0007,0009,00011,00013,00015,00017,00019,00021,00023,00025,00027,00029,00031,00033,00035,00037,00039,00041,00043,00045,00047,00049,00051,00053,00055,00057,00059,000100 lb100 lb150 lb150 lb200 lb200 lb250 lb250 lb300 lb300 lbTotal mcg LevelBody Weight

BODYWEIGHTMICRODOSEPERCEIVABLEINTENSEPROFOUNDBREAKTHROUGH100 lb9994,0005,0008,0002,001150 lb1,4996,0007,50012,0003,001200 lb1,9988,00010,00016,0004,002250 lb2,49810,00012,50020,0005,002300 lb2,99712,00015,00024,0006,003

Dosage Definitions:

THE MICRODOSE

The microdose is a sub-perceptual dose that when done properly does not induce any noticeable physiological or perceptual alterations. Microdoses are a wonderful way to gently enhance one’s state of being.

THE PERCEIVABLE DOSE

The perceivable dose is the gateway of experience to the realms of more intense work with psilocybin. Perceivable doses cause visual and perceptual enhancements, they are a wonderful accompaniment to spiritual, meditative, artistic, and communal religious activities. Perceivable doses enhance feelings of connectedness with others and also with nature. 

THE INTENSE DOSE

The intense dose elicits changes in visual, physical, emotional, and sensory perceptions. Colors may appear more vivid, sounds may elicit the sense of touch, repressed emotions may surface, and the experiencer may feel fluctuating bliss and or anxiety. The intense dose is a wonderful accompaniment to yogic and meditative practices as well as artistic and spiritual activities. It is necessary to experience intense doses comfortably before considering a higher dose. 

THE PROFOUND DOSE

The profound introspective dose induces intense visual, tactile, auditory, and extrasensory experiences. At this dosage, deep self inquiry is common and sometimes uncomfortable. Profound introspective doses can sometimes be compared to inspecting one’s psyche, emotions, and memories with a fine-toothed comb. Profound insight into the nature of this reality and an individual’s place within it are common. Though the experiencer remains aware of their body and their surroundings at this dose, their perceptions are enhanced to a vivid degree. 

THE BREAKTHROUGH DOSE

The breakthrough dose, also known as a “High Dose” or “Heroic Dose”,  is a profoundly intense spiritual experience, which may include leaving one’s body and interacting with entities, your soul or even God. Breakthrough doses are most helpful when the experiencer is prepared to completely surrender to the experience. Meditating on your intention for doing the breakthrough dose is important in the days preceding as well as during your experience. During a breakthrough experience, an individual may lose complete awareness of their body and their surroundings. Breakthrough doses induce a number of profound visual, tactile, auditory, and extrasensory experiences. Fasting for 24 hours prior to a breakthrough dose is recommended. Breakthrough experiences may include physiological symptoms such as tingling, chills, ear ringing, and nausea.