🍄 Shakti (Psilocybe cubensis)

Classification

• Species: Psilocybe cubensis

• Strain: Shakti

• Category: Magic Mushroom (Psychedelic / Hallucinogenic)

[ 🧪 ] Potency = Concentration of active compounds in the mushroom
[ 🔎 ] Rarity = Level of rarity of this strain in the national and global market

Shakti: 🧪 7/10 | 🔎 5/10

Name origin and symbolism

The name Shakti comes from Sanskrit and means “power” or “vital energy.” In Hindu traditions, Shakti is the divine feminine force that creates and sustains life. The choice of this name for a Psilocybe cubensis strain reflects a symbolic association: mushrooms seen not only as natural organisms, but as carriers of profound cultural and spiritual meaning.

Unlike classical strains tied to regions of collection, Shakti emerged as a modern cultivar, named with spiritual inspiration. This places it within a movement in contemporary mycology where strains are not only stabilized but also given symbolic identities that resonate with their cultural impact.

Traditions and cultural parallels

Although Shakti itself is a contemporary lineage, the ritual use of psilocybin mushrooms is ancient. Mesoamerican peoples such as the Mazatec, Maya, and Aztec referred to these fungi as teonanácatl (“Flesh of the Gods”), using them in sacred rituals for healing and communion with the divine.
Meanwhile, in the East, Hindu traditions described Shakti as the universal life force, the energy that awakens and sustains creation. This symbolic overlap connects distant cultures under a shared theme: the search for expanded states of understanding and connection with nature.

Contemporary scientific research

Modern science has turned its attention to compounds present in strains like Shakti with the same fascination that once inspired ancient traditions. Institutions such as Johns Hopkins University and Imperial College London lead clinical trials investigating psilocybin in contexts such as:

• Treatment-resistant depression

• Anxiety and PTSD

• Substance dependence

• Neuroplasticity and creativity

This intersection of symbolic tradition and modern research is what makes the study of Psilocybe cubensis so unique: a bridge between spirituality, culture, and science.

Legal Notice

Attention: This mushroom is not a medicine. We are not responsible for its ingestion. Always consult your doctor regarding the effects and risks of new substances in your body, especially if you have other medical conditions or are under treatment with medications that may cause interactions.

When you read “Magic Mushroom,” understand that “Magic” is synonymous with “Psychedelic” or “Hallucinogenic.” In other words, these are species of mushrooms that contain psychoactive compounds, which act directly on the human nervous system and consciousness.

In Brazil, the sale of fresh or dried mushrooms is considered legal, since the legislation (ANVISA Ordinance 344/98) does not include the fungus Psilocybe cubensis in its list of prohibited substances.

Mycological sample sold only for research and collection purposes.
Not intended for human consumption.