Fearless Fungi
The Yellow-orange Fly Agaric (Amanita muscaria var. formosa) is common in New England. It is somewhat poisonous and hallucinogenic when consumed by humans, but not deadly like some species of Amanita. The toxins affect the part of the brain that is responsible for fear, turning off the fear emotion. Vikings, who had a reputation for fierceness, are said to have ingested this mushroom prior to invading a village.
To learn more go to Mary Holland’s excellent blog ‘Naturally Curious’ : naturallycuriouswithmaryholland.wordpress.com/2012/10/16/...
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Fearless Fungi
The Yellow-orange Fly Agaric (Amanita muscaria var. formosa) is common in New England. It is somewhat poisonous and hallucinogenic when consumed by humans, but not deadly like some species of Amanita. The toxins affect the part of the brain that is responsible for fear, turning off the fear emotion. Vikings, who had a reputation for fierceness, are said to have ingested this mushroom prior to invading a village.
To learn more go to Mary Holland’s excellent blog ‘Naturally Curious’ : naturallycuriouswithmaryholland.wordpress.com/2012/10/16/...
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