The fly agaric, whose scientific name is sonorously Amanita muscaria, has been used as a healing agent since (almost) time immemorial. Traditionally, the focus was initially on its psychoactive effect, which was used to bring rituals and visions to life. But did you know that the Amanita muscaria can also have a sleep-promoting effect?
A common affliction: sleep problems
According to surveys, almost every second adult in Germany suffers from sleep problems - at least that's the result Statista came to in 2022. 43% of 18 to 64-year-olds have trouble falling asleep, wake up frequently, sleep too little and don't really feel refreshed in the morning. Things look a little better in our German-speaking neighbors, but even in Austria (38%) and Switzerland (32%), quite a lot of people have difficulties finding energy-boosting sleep.
There are countless reasons for this, ranging from harmless triggers such as too much light or noise and the wrong sleeping temperature to unhealthy habits such as the consumption of cigarettes, coffee, alcohol or even drugs and the side effects of medication. However, our heads are also often responsible for our inability to rest towards the end of the day. Especially in the evening, when we are no longer busy with work or our usual routine and are therefore distracted, worries, fears, feelings of guilt and the like tend to take over our minds...
"What will I do if I can't find a daycare place for the little one?"
"If Dad doesn't recover, I'll have to put him in a care home..."
"I hope the job cuts at my company don't affect me!" etc.
This list of examples could go on and on, but the question is: how can you stop this endless circling of thoughts so that you can fall into a deep sleep as quickly and calmly as possible?
Routines for falling asleep
First of all, it is of course very important to optimize your sleeping space. This means you should ensure the right light and temperature conditions to help you fall asleep. A certain sleep routine can also help, for example drinking a cup of tea every day before going to bed, keeping a diary so that you can mentally finish the day after writing it down, listening to sleep-promoting music, etc.
You've probably already figured it out yourself, but drinking coffee in the evening and more than one glass of alcohol are also taboo if you want to finally get a good night's sleep again. But there's more you can do to get back to slumberland on a regular basis.
Top sleep quality thanks to fly agaric microdosing
The sleep-promoting effect of fly agaric is due to the active ingredients it contains, including muscimol and ibotenic acid. These substances have a calming effect on the central nervous system and can therefore help to significantly improve sleep. In the brain, muscimol and ibotenic acid bind to certain receptors (GABA) that are responsible for regulating sleep and wakefulness. This binding reduces the activity of the nervous system, which leads to a relaxed and calm state that can make the process of falling asleep much easier.
In addition, the fly agaric can also help to improve the quality of sleep by extending the duration of sleep and intensifying the deep sleep phases. This leads to a more restful sleep and an increased sense of well-being the next day.
As the microdose of Amanita muscaria has virtually no long-term side effects and is not addictive, it can even be taken permanently if necessary and in the event of persistent sleep problems. However, this is hardly ever necessary, because after about 3-4 weeks of taking the dried Amanita muscaria, a muscimol depot builds up in the body, which continues to have a beneficial effect even without further consumption. On the other hand, the wise Amanita muscaria helps us to restructure our thinking somewhat. After a while, the unwanted evening spiral of thoughts can usually be turned off by itself, so that it no longer represents an obstacle to healthy sleep. This is why Amanita muscaria microdoses are such a successful solution for people struggling with depression, anxiety and panic attacks.
Even if the insomnia or frequent waking up at night is caused by pain or flu symptoms, you can rely on the relaxing, pain-relieving and sleep-promoting effect of the mushroom.
How do we know this?
Well, first of all there is our personal experience, because after more than a year of consuming Amanita we all experience this ourselves and are firmly convinced: Never again sleep problems - a success with Amanita muscaria microdosing (which we really appreciate, by the way!)
Then there are the numerous field reports and research results of a large US study on the effect of Amanita muscaria microdosing on sleep. In our book on the subject "Unlocking the power of Amanita Muscaria: A Masterclass", there are a number of enthusiastic letters to the head of the study, reporting on her great successes in terms of falling asleep, sleeping through the night and regeneration during the night.
Most importantly, however, we find numerous oral and written traditions from many eras, according to which the Amanita muscaria has been used successfully as a sleep aid for a very long time. Here are a few interesting examples:
In several Nordic cultures, the Amanita muscaria was used as a sleep medication to treat insomnia and sleep disorders. The ancient Germanic tribes and Vikings are said to have used the Amanita muscaria as a means of inducing sleep. They recognized the calming and sleep-inducing effect of the mushroom and used it for this purpose in large numbers.
Amanita was also regarded as a sleeping aid in traditional Chinese medicine. Even today, the mushroom is often used in combination with other medicinal herbs to alleviate sleep problems and improve the quality of sleep.
Russian shamans and Siberian peoples used Amanita muscaria to enter trance states and have visionary experiences. These trance states were also used to promote sleep and treat sleep problems.
In some North American indigenous cultures, such as the Ojibwa and Cree, the Amanita muscaria was used as a medicinal plant to treat insomnia and promote restful sleep. The ancient tribes firmly believed in the healing and sleep-inducing powers of the dried Amanita muscaria.
And in European folk medicine, the Amanita muscaria was also used in the past as a sleep aid. In some regions, it was prepared as a tea or administered in the form of tinctures to treat various sleep disorders and promote a restful night's sleep.
These historical examples show that Amanita muscaria have been known to promote sleep for many centuries and play an interesting role in the traditional medicine of various cultures. The use of fly agarics as a sleep aid is therefore by no means a modern invention, but has a long history.
No more sleep problems - success with Amanita muscaria microdosing
We really wish that many more people could say this about themselves. After all, restful sleep is immensely important for both our state of mind and our physical health. And the great thing is that you can achieve this with the Amanita muscaria in a very short time and without any chemical medication. If you're fed up with feeling "like you've been knocked out" and literally struggling to get out of bed because you've only had a few hours of restless sleep, now is the time to rethink. Because nature has long since provided us with the right remedy and therefore the key to a good night's sleep. And with ready-to-eat fly agaric powder, you can prepare your nightcap in no time at all.
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