You won’t encounter Melmac mushrooms as much as Gold Caps, Liberty Caps, and even Penis Envy shrooms. They’re not as common or as well-known, but they should be. These shrooms pack one hell of a punch and have been bred specifically to ensure that is the case.
What are Melmac Magic Mushrooms?
Melmac mushrooms were created by mycologists following generations of breeding with potent Penis Envy mushrooms. Some experts have even claimed that the Melmac mushroom is the original Penis Envy strain or that it’s much closer to the original PE strain than modern variants.
As we have discussed before, the exact origin of the Penis Envy strain is debated, but the story usually involves a man named Terrence McKenna stumbling upon them in the Amazon rainforest. From there, the spores were stabilized by Rich Gee, with the name apparently suggested by a group of strippers that saw the mushrooms and commented on their appearance.
All of this happened in the 1970s. A decade later, a company known as Homestead began experimenting with Penis Envy genetics to create Melmac. These mushrooms looked a little strange, but they seemingly maintained the potency for which Penis Envy shrooms were known.
The company later disappeared, but you’ll still see these shrooms being referred to as Homestead Penis Envy mushrooms.
Where Does the Name Melmac Come From?
If you’re a child of the ’80s, you’ll probably recognize Melmac as being the home planet of ALF from the show of the same name.
ALF was a hugely popular sitcom that ran from 1986 to 1990, around the same time that the Melmac Penis Envy mushrooms were being created.
What Do Melmac Psilocybin Mushrooms Look Like?
The general shape of Melmacs is similar to that of Penis Envy mushrooms, but there are some distinctive features that make it easy to tell them apart.
Melmac mushrooms have wavy caps and are prone to turning blue when they are damaged, signifying their high psilocybin content.
How Strong are Melmac Magic Mushrooms?
Penis Envy magic mushrooms are some of the strongest shrooms on the market and Melmacs are on par with them. This may impact your experience with these shrooms, but it mostly affects how you measure the dose.
Anywhere from 0.5 to 2 grams is considered to be a low-to-moderate dose, one that is suitable for inexperienced users. If you’re a complete novice, consider a dose of between 0.1 and 0.5g, known as a micro-dose.
Moderate doses fall between 2 and 3.5g, while high doses are over 3.5g.
Anything above 5g is considered to be very high. Unless you’re comfortable with an intense experience often referred to as “ego death”, you should refrain from going anywhere near this dosage.
What are the Effects of Melmac Penis Envy Magic Mushrooms?
The effects vary by dose, but you can expect feelings of relaxation, euphoria, and giddiness with low doses. As you edge toward the low-to-moderate range, you should experience some minor visual and auditory hallucinations, as well as changes in perception.
As far as negative effects are concerned, nausea is the most common and may be followed by vomiting. You can reduce this effect by infusing dried shrooms into a tea, preferably with honey and ginger.
At higher doses, nausea is to be expected regardless of the ingestion method. High doses can also produce drastic shifts in perception as well as deep spiritual effects.
Set and Setting on Melmac Mushrooms
Magic mushrooms are not to be taken lightly. The risk of serious adverse reactions is low, but if you take too much or you’re not adequately prepared, you could experience a bad trip that leaves you paranoid, scared, and anxious for several hours.
To increase your chance of having a positive experience with psilocybin mushrooms like Melmac, focus on something known as “set and setting”.
This refers to your mindset and environment. Firstly, you shouldn’t be taking high doses of magic mushrooms if you’re in a bad place mentally. If you’re scared, anxious, and paranoid, and you’re taking shrooms among people you barely know, you’re asking for trouble.
Secondly, go somewhere you know you won’t be distracted, somewhere safe, secure, and quiet. You don’t want the distraction of ringing doorbells, telephone calls, and family members constantly demanding your attention. It’s also not the sort of drug to use at a rave with lots of loud music and sweaty revelers.
Melmac magic mushrooms, like all shrooms and indeed all psychedelic drugs, must be treated with respect and caution.
Are Melmac Mushroom Spores Legal?
Yes…and no. It largely depends on where you are and what your local laws state.
In most cases, magic mushroom spores exist in somewhat of a grey area. The spores don’t contain any of the hallucinogenic compounds that make shrooms a controlled drug, and so they are often freely and legally available. But that stops being the case as soon as you germinate them.
Check with your local laws before buying mushroom spores and other magic mushroom products.
Are Melmac Magic Mushrooms Recommended for Beginners?
Melmac mushrooms are incredibly potent, and so they are usually not recommended for inexperienced users. However, if Melmacs are all that’s available, you should be safe as long as you stick to a carefully measured dose.
The varying effects experienced across multiple different strains are largely down to the psilocybin content. 1 gram of Mushroom A might equate to 1.2 grams of Mushroom B, and if you’re sticking with a basic dosage recommendation, that’s a difference of 20% more/less of the active compound.
Many experienced users recommend reducing your dose by about 30% when using potent mushrooms like Melmac and Penis Envy. If you’re a complete novice, it’s best to err on the side of caution and go even lower.
If the onset is a little slow or not as expected, refrain from taking more. Ride the journey to the end and then use that as a barometer for future experiences.
Summary: The Melmac Mushroom Strain
Melmacs, also known as Melmac Penis Envy mushrooms, are potent shrooms bred sometime in the 1980s. This relatively new strain has been linked with a host of different benefits and effects, but at its heart, it’s just a very strong and fairly uncommon magic mushroom.