One theory purports Santa is a Sámi shaman ... Sámi shamans collected and dried Amanita muscaria—the red-with-white-spots psychedelic mushrooms commonly known as fly agaric—then on winter ...

and Pagans aren’t crystal clear on where the jolly old fellow fits into Yule–many believe the lore of Santa Claus starts with amanita muscaria. Scholars also assert that the hallucinogenic ...

Santa didn't take drugs ... the shaman would make use of Amanita muscaria's psychoactive effects in order to perform healing rituals. The use of Amanita muscaria as an entheogen (that is, a ...

Among the numerous mushroom species, Amanita Muscaria stands out. This fungus, easily identified by its unique red cap with white spots, has been utilized for ages in numerous civilizations for ...

How do reindeer fly Santa's sleigh around the world ... shamanism in Siberia and northern Europe. The fly agaric (Amanita muscaria) mushroom is so iconic, it's often the first breed of fungi ...

Magic mushroom edibles made with Amanita muscaria are on the rise thanks to a legal gray area. Meet the entrepreneurs bringing hallucinogenic treats to a smoke shop—or mailbox—near you.

According to a new study by researchers at the University of California (UC) San Diego’s Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science, the use of Amanita muscaria ...

Unfortunately, this second sort of shroom -- known as Amanita muscaria-- can be more toxic than fentanyl, cocaine and PCP, researchers say. Marketing the two types of mushrooms as essentially the ...

Amanita muscaria mushrooms have significant pharmacological properties. They contain muscimol, which is psychotropic, and ibotenic acid, which is not psychotropic. However, both compounds are ...

Federal regulators have cracked down on mushroom edibles containing Amanita muscaria — also known as fly agaric — after mounting safety concerns. Federal regulators are taking aim at a popular ...