Ointment muscariae Fly agaric ointment 50ml (Amanita muscaria)

Fly agaric (Amanita muscaria) was first described by Carl Linnaeus (Swedish botanist and the father of modern taxonomy) in 1753, as Agaricus muscarius, the epithet deriving from the Latin "musca", or "fly", apparently referring to its use in parts of Europe as an insecticide, crushed in milk for attracting and killing flies. 

Widespread in north-temperate regions, throughout Europe, Iceland, northern Asia - including Siberia and Korea - North Africa, and western North America. In some places where introduced it is considered a pest species in native forests where it forms mycorrhizas with native trees, including species of Nothofagus, and adversely affects native fungi.

Like most Amanitaspecies, as well as a wide range of other fungi, A. muscaria is ectomycorrhizal, forming an intimate, mutually beneficial relationship with the roots of its host trees. In its native range in the temperate northern hemisphere, its hosts include birches and various conifers, including species of Abies, Cedrus, Piceaand Pinus.

 

Medicinal and psychoactive properties of fly agaric and its preparations are well known in northern folklore for hundreds of years, with numerous  beneficial properties for human mind and body;

• Very effective in cancer treatment, anti-cancer
• Improves immune system
• Brings back vitality (increases body energy)
• Excellent in treating scatic nerv pain, sciatica (skin application, rubbing and massaging painful place)
• Back-pan relief and effective in treating joint-pain and similar muscle hardship 
• Can bring state of lucid dreams
• Can decrease or stop depression in some people
• Raises motivation and creativity 
• Pleasant dream experience
• Can improve sprituality and body wellness
• Mood brightening
• Anti-inflammatory properties
• Prevents drying of mucous membranes that can be caused by nightshades as well as hemp

 

Fly agaric (Amanita muscaria) is one of the ambivalent and demonized entheogen. It is primarily known as a legendary "mushroom of fairy-tales", and is considered a "lucky-mushroom", as a luck symbol per se.

 

Cultural heritage of fly agaric

"Thunder makes fly agaric sprout from the earth." In central Europe, the unmistakable lovely fly agaric (A. muscaria) is perceived as gateway to the world of fairies, nymphs, dwarfs and hobgoblins. Almost everywhere, it is connected to the afterworld and overwhelming sexuality. In Japan, where it is named "beni-tegudake", "red Tengu mushroom", it is considered a gateway to the myths and hobgoblins. it is a mushroom of the Tengu, the glaring, red, long-nosed, half godly Kobold who is alive in Japan fantasy to this day. In obscene Japanese lexicons, the word tengu identifies a large, erect phallus.

 

Fly agaric in shamanic use

The ritual use of fly agaric (A.muscaria) is nearly always conected to shamanic rites. Siberian and central Asian people ate it in order to take themselves into a shamanic trance or a clear-sighted, prophetic condition. In Siberia, countless reports were handed down in which the urine of people intoxicated with fly agaric was collected and drunk by ritual participants (similar to Koryak), who soon thereafter fell into a trance.

Shamanically oriented people harvest fly agarics (A. muscaria) soon after their first occurrence of the year (Semptember), and dry them for consumption immediately after harvest. They spread caps on the sun or dry them by roasting on low heat (30-40°[86-104°F]) in an oven. The dried mass is either eaten pure, smoked in smoking blends, or crumbled into alcoholic drinks (vodka, beer, wine ect.). Similary, so called dwarf wine  - the rain water that collects in opened fruiting body of fly agaric - is drunk.

 

Fly agaric use as an Aphrodisiac

In the past, fly agaric (A. muscaria) was considered a famous aphodisiac dish. In the area surrounding Hamburg, which is abundant in fly agaric, mushroom soup was prepared from its red skin. In some Alpen valleys, appetizers are made using fresh sliced fly agaric with vinegar, oil, salt and pepper. The Nagas tribe in India still eats fly agaric, mostly for enjoyment.

Fly agaric (A. muscaria) is also used as an ingredient in intoxicating drinks. In Russia, one puts fresh fly agaric into vodka to better its effect, and a famous fly agaric "magic" dish consists of pirogi filled with sauerkraut and cooked, dry mushrooms.

Fly agaric epicures have reported as to the aphrodisiacal qualities of the mushroom: "Individual sensory organs were abnormally refined". For this purpose, it was consumed dry or added to stimulating incense with herbs such as; henbane, angel's trumpet, hemp, peppermint or datura. This produces a synergetic effect that is primarly aphodisiacal. The fly agaric (A. muscaria) prevents the drying of the mucous membranes that can be caused by nightshades as well as hemp.

 

Homeopathic use of fly agaric

In homeopathy, Agricus muscarius is considered a "remedy" against discomforts of the entire nervous system. Fly agaric is used in homeopathic potency (D4, D6, D30, D200), in composite homeopathy as part of a broader pharmacological picture, and in remedies for menopausal complications such as bloating and intestinal cramps.

With the homeopathic original mother tincture, a simple wheat beer can be used to improve a potent "love potion."

 

Fly agaric toxicity

Of all the wild-harvested mushrooms in the world, a comparision of data collected by international mycologists suggests that the fly agaric mushroom (A. muscaria) is the third most commonly collected edible mushroom. This is a remarkable scinetific analysis! Isn't the fly agaric dangerously toxic? Doesn't killeven flies, as its name suggests? The passage from an ancient herbal suggests as much; "The red fly agaric mushroom should be simmered in milk for flies / given to them / they will die from it / but one should take care / no portion be given to any other beast / or to children."  

In ancient books on mushrooms and inebriants, the fly agaric is represented as a "deadly poison", and readers are categorically warned against its use. However, toxicological literature does not contain single mention of lethal case of fly agaric poisoning. In more recent literature, one can read; "If the mushroom is ingested with the expectation that it will produce hallucionogenic effects, then it is more likely to produce a pleasurable out-come." The ingestion of fly agaric mushroom (fresh or dried) can lead to sensasion of nausea and disturbances in spatial perception. These symptoms disappear with onset the psychedelic effects, and ultimately give way to a restorative sleep,

 

Fly agaric is psychoactive and hallucinogenic, containing the alkaloids muscimol, muscarine, ibotenic acid and muscazone, which react with neurotransmitter receptors in the central nervous system.

Fly agaric is well known to contain psychoactive alkaloids, and has a long history of use in Asia and parts of northern Europe for religious and recreational purposes. It has also been identified with ‘Soma’, a sacred and hallucinogenic ritual drink used for religious purposes in India and Iran from as early as 2000 B.C., and the subject of a Hindu religious hymn, the Rig Veda. The identity of Soma is controversial but is thought by the American author Robert Wasson to be made from A. muscaria.

 

 Fly agaric ointment OINTMENT MUSCARIAE

 

Fly agaric ointment (salve) is unique natural medicinal ointment based on Fly agaric (Amanita muscaria) mushroom, collected from croatian primeval forest and forest of northern Europe. 

Fly agaric ointment follows holistic principals of prepration and unites other hand-made ingredients like; lavader essential oil (Lavadula officinalis) from croatian wild-filelds and "mayan" bee wax (Cera alba), acquired from slopes of guatemalan volcanos to bring perfect balnace and relaxation to its user.

Fly agaric ointment (salve) works well for muscles and joints; sciatic nerv (sciatica), back-pain, muscles tension and spasm in neck, sholders, legs... Can be used for compresses as well.