A Step by Step Guide to Amanita Muscaria | Ecology, Harvest & Topical Tincture

Join me as I take you step by step through working with Amanita muscaria, from finding it in the forest to making a topical tincture using a ttraditional method and also a dual extraction.

We begin out in the woodland, looking at where Amanita muscaria grows, the trees it partners with and what its presence tells us about habitat and ecology. I also share how to recognise healthy fruiting sites and how to harvest respectfully. Back in kitchen, I walk through the full tincture making process, including drying the caps, explaining the chemical interactions of ibotenic acid and muscimol and showing how to make a dual extraction using alcohol and water.
This method is shown for external use only but I also explain how the same extraction process applies to other medicinal mushrooms like turkey tail and reishi.

Always do research before taking herbs internally, especially if you are pregnant, have severe allergies or a weakened immune system, and always remember to take only what you need from places of plenty… and always leave lots for the wildlife too 🍄🐿️🌱 🦊

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