FAQs

We've put together the ultimate guide to answer all your questions. Whether you're intrigued by the technical aspects or seeking practical information, you'll find everything you need right here.

About puracita

  • Once, our lives felt like shadows of their full potential—foggy thoughts, lingering fatigue, and weak immune systems. That was until we discovered the healing power of adaptogenic mushrooms.

    Adaptogenic mushrooms help our bodies manage stress and maintain balance gently over time. They act like nature’s stress-relievers, gradually building up our defenses. Think of them as friends who nudge us toward better health, helping us feel more energized, focused, and calm.

    Some well-known adaptogenic mushrooms include Reishi, Cordyceps, and Lion’s Mane. Each has unique benefits like boosting energy, supporting the immune system, or enhancing cognitive function. They’re not magic cures but can be a powerful part of a healthy lifestyle.

    Mind: Our transformations began in our minds. Mushrooms helped clear the fog, enhance our memories, and unlock mental capacities we didn’t know we had.

    Body: They rejuvenated our bodies, turning sluggishness into energy. We woke up refreshed and tackled our workouts with enthusiasm.

    Immunity: Our immune systems became stronger. Colds and flu had less impact, and we recovered faster.

    Mushrooms were more than supplements; they transformed our lives. This experience led to the creation of Puracita, harnessing nature’s untapped potential to improve lives.

    We at Puracita are deeply grateful for our customers who choose our products and do the work that makes this planet a more wonderful place. We pledge to source only the best ingredients, verified for quality, and backed by science to maximize benefits.

    Thank you for being part of this journey with us. Together, we can make a positive impact on our world. ❤️

    For order inquiries or general questions, you can reach us at:

    Email address:

    [email protected]

    Please note that it usually takes us 2-4 days to reply.

  • "Puracita" combines the Spanish word "Pura," meaning "pure," with the affectionate suffix "-cita." "Pura" invokes a sense of cleanliness, simplicity, and untouched quality. Our products are free from additives, chemicals, or unnecessary components, wholesome with natural integrity. The suffix "-cita" denotes a diminutive or endearing form, implying that the product is not only pure but also lovingly crafted and delivered with a personal touch.

  • We are mainly based in Portugal, Netherlands and Canada.

  • No, Puracita is independently owned and operated. We are bootstrapping our venture with personal savings, commitment, and love to ensure our values, ethics, processes, and products remain in the hands of a dedicated and thoughtful team.

  • Puracita is led by individuals passionate about mental health. Mushrooms have profoundly impacted our lives, helping us explore the root causes of trauma and achieve permanent healing. Due to the nature of our business, we keep our personal identities private.

    About Puracita

    Puracita is the parent company of Microcita and Macrocita (coming soon), we harness the profound potential of nature to nurture your mind, body, and soul. Our journey began with a simple belief: nature's gifts can transform lives. Through years of development, testing and a commitment to quality and consistency, we offer only the most premium, heart-opening, organic products that inspire self-discovery and well-being.

    🧠 Mind

    Our supplements, crafted from adaptogenic mushrooms, are designed to clear mental fog, enhance cognitive function, and support focus. Experience the power of natural cognitive enhancers.

    🧬 Body

    Say goodbye to fatigue. Our products rejuvenate your body, infusing it with natural energy and vitality. Wake up refreshed and tackle your day with enthusiasm.

    🫀 Immunity

    Strengthen your immune system with our meticulously sourced ingredients. Our supplements help your body build robust defenses, ensuring you stay healthy and resilient.

    🎁 Commitment to quality

    Every ingredient is carefully sourced from reliable, single-origin suppliers. We ensure high-quality, compliant blends through rigorous third-party lab testing. Our scientifically proven formulas maximize benefits, delivering exceptional results with fewer pills.

    🔒 Privacy and confidentiality

    At Puracita, we deeply care about your safety, privacy, and confidentiality. This is why we choose to remain as stealth as possible. We aim to protect the sacred impact of nature’s medicines and make sure that it is being used in away that makes this world, planet and human beings more kinder, more authentic and more aware of what's important.

    Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for choosing Puracita. ❤️

    Remember, always start low and slow and that you are indeed the medicine. Be responsible and thoughtful.

  • 🤓 Focus

    Experience unmatched concentration with Microcita. Our formula sharpens mental acuity, enabling deep focus and increased productivity.

    🧠 Memory

    Boost your memory with our natural, brain-enhancing blend. Remember details more vividly and clearly, enhancing life's experiences.

    😀 Clarity

    Achieve mental precision with Microcita. It aids in thoughtful decision-making and detailed awareness, crystallizing every thought.

    💪 Motivation

    Fuel your drive with our motivational complex. Every dose amplifies determination, supporting your journey towards goals.

    ⚡️ Energy

    Energize naturally with Microcita. Our extracts deliver sustained vitality, supporting your daily dynamism.

    🙌 Mood

    Brighten your day with our mood-enhancing formula. It promotes emotional balance, infusing positivity into your life.

    🧘🏽 Calm

    Find peace with Microcita. Our tranquil blend helps manage stress, fostering calmness and composure.

    🤯 Awakening

    Deepen your spiritual awareness with Microcita. It opens new perspectives and connections, enhancing inner growth.

    ☯️ Harmony

    Cultivate holistic balance with Microcita. It aligns mind, body, and soul, resonating with nature's rhythm.

  • We use only the finest organic ingredients directly from the earth, lovingly cared for and made.

    Our non-organic compounds are carefully sourced and independently tested for quality.

    Supplement facts:

    – Organic Lions Mane (300mg)
    – Organic Red Reishi (200mg)
    – Organic Maca (300mg)
    – Puracita Active Blend (100mg)
    – Niacin (B3) (10mg)

  • Absolutely. Ethical and sustainable business practices are integral to our operations. We grow our mushrooms locally and source ingredients locally whenever possible. All our mushrooms are organically grown and cultivated using safe and sustainable farming practices. When local sourcing isn't feasible, we ensure our suppliers share our values.

  • Yes. Currently, all ingredients in Puracita’s products are free from animal by-products, and our capsules are vegan too. Should any future products contain non-vegan ingredients (e.g., bee pollen), we will clearly mark them.

  • Our capsules are made from plant pullulan.

    Plant pullulan is a natural, plant-based material used for making capsules. It is better because it's non-GMO, vegan, and free from synthetic additives. Pullulan is also highly resistant to oxygen, keeping the contents fresh and potent​.

  • Our supplements are dual extracted for potency and quality.

    This method is better because it captures a broader range of active ingredients, maximizing the therapeutic potential. Water extracts polysaccharides like beta-glucans, which boost the immune system, while alcohol extracts triterpenes and other compounds that have anti-inflammatory and adaptogenic properties​

  • Yes! All Purcita packaging is reusable and is 100% biodegradable.

    The entire packaging is fully biodegradable, as it decomposes in just 10 weeks. High quality materials grant special durability and defence against external factors, such as humidity or oxygenation. The addition of a zip lock on the top of the bag allows it to be resealable, and thus increases the longevity and freshness of your product.

  • Yes, all of our products are handled with latex-free gloves.

Common Questions & Answers

  • Nausea can be a common side effect when taking larger doses of mushrooms, especially within the first hour. However, with microdosing, this sensation is much less frequent. If you do experience nausea, it might be due to personal sensitivity. A helpful tip is to eat a nutritious meal before taking your microdose and accompany it with a large glass of water. This approach has been effective for many in reducing or eliminating nausea.

  • Feeling tired is an uncommon but possible reaction when you begin microdosing. Often, this is a signal from your body indicating a need for rest. Some suggest that the mushrooms provide what your body needs, so if you feel tired, consider resting if possible. If your schedule doesn’t allow for rest during the day, try microdosing in the evening. Typically, this tiredness fades after a few doses.

  • The research on microdosing during pregnancy or breastfeeding is still very limited and this decision is highly personal. One animal study on mushrooms showed no increased risk of birth defects. While there are no formal studies on breastfeeding, anecdotal evidence suggests minimal risk. Our mushrooms are naturally grown and free from chemicals, ensuring their purity.

  • Emerging research suggests that mushrooms might help rewire pain pathways in the brain, potentially alleviating some types of pain. While this research is still in early stages, many find it promising. It might be worth trying microdosing to see if it helps with your pain. Check out the article below for more detailed information.

    Psychedelics for Chronic Pain: Is It Time?

  • Journeys can bring repressed emotions to the surface, which can sometimes feel overwhelming. Unlike antidepressants that may inhibit certain emotions, mushrooms encourages you to feel and process them, facilitating deeper emotional healing. Though this can be challenging, it's also an opportunity for significant personal growth. Viewing triggers as opportunities to learn about and heal from past experiences can be beneficial. Writing about your triggers and reflecting on their origins can also provide clarity and self-compassion. Over time, you may notice that you feel triggered less often, which is a rewarding experience.

  • Mushrooms show significant potential in supporting mood improvement. Research by James Fadiman indicates that many people can safely microdose while on SSRIs. Most SSRIs are considered safe to use with microdosing, according to Fadiman's list. If 100 mg doesn’t yield the desired effect, some users have found that increasing the dose to 200 mg or 250 mg can be more effective.

  • The checklist

    🐍 Respect mushrooms: Understand why they should be treated with respect.

    ⚖️ Know the law: Be familiar with local laws about the substance.

    🍄 Confident in dose: Know and be confident in the dose you're taking.

    🧪 Test substance (when possible): Use a testing kit to check your substance.

    💊 No mixing: Don’t mix with other medications or substances.

    🏔️ Safe environment: Stay in a safe, comfortable place with trusted people.

    🐺 Tripsitter: Have a sober, responsible tripsitter with you.

    ⏰ Clear schedule: Ensure you have no important plans after the trip.

    🧠 Healthy mindset: Be in a sound, healthy state of mind.

    The four pillars

    🧠 Set (mindset)

    Prepare mentally; avoid negative emotions. Psychedelics amplify your current state of mind, so start with a positive attitude and set clear intentions.

    🏡 Setting

    Choose a familiar, comfortable, and safe environment. Ensure access to essentials like a toilet and a quiet space. Surround yourself with people you trust.

    👩‍❤️‍👨 Sitter

    Have a sober person to assist and ensure safety. The sitter manages the environment, helps with any issues, and provides emotional support if needed.

    Substance: Source high quality substances and know the correct dose, potential risks, and trip duration. Testing for purity is crucial to avoid harmful adulterants.

    Must watch videos

    Here are only a few video resources that we believe everyone should watch, whether you use Puracita, or not.

    – Why Dr. Andrew Huberman Changed His Mind About Psychedelics: https://youtu.be/TdAEaQbJGfE - Explore Dr. Huberman's shift on psychedelics.

    – The Truth About Psychedelics: https://youtu.be/eHssKcDujrc - Understand psychedelics' real impact.

    – Psychedelics: Chemicals, Consciousness, and Creativity: https://youtu.be/vnJ4K_7ng6w - Dive into the science and creativity behind psychedelics.

    – Fantastic Fungi (2019): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8258074/ - Discover the world of mushrooms and their healing powers.

    – The Sunshine Makers (2015): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5278928/ - Follow the story of LSD chemists from the 60s.

    – DMT: The Spirit Molecule (2010): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1340425/ - Learn about the effects and experiences of DMT.

World of mushrooms

  • The experience is greatly influenced by dose, which can also vary from person to person. Here are some general guidelines, but remember, the experience will differ for everyone. Always consider your set, setting, and safety, always start low and slow. Note that the mg refers to the amount of mushrooms in a dose.

    - MICRO (50mg – 400mg): Safe for anytime use, including during work or parenting. You will not experience hallucinations, but it can improve mood, focus, and memory. More on microdosing here.

    - MUSEUM (400mg – 1g): A social dose, high enough to feel a warm glow but low enough to remain fully present and sociable. Test this dose before social situations, as sensitivity varies.

    - COMMON (1 – 2g): This light dose offers sensory enhancement, improved visuals, deep thinking, and a pleasant body high.

    - DIVER (2 – 3.5g): Expect interactive thought patterns, visual and auditory hallucinations, reduced ego, and perspective changes.

    - STRONG (3.5 – 5g – done under supervision): Should be approached with deep intention and preparation. Expect transcendental thoughts, outer body experiences, fractals, sacred hallucinations, and ego dissolution.

    - HEROIC (5+ g – done under supervision): For very experienced users only. Expect a completely dissolved sense of self, intense visual hallucinations, outer body experiences, and profound catharsis.

  • No, mushrooms are considered one of the safest substances according to the Global Drug Survey. You may experience nausea, fatigue, headaches, or mental distress, but these feelings will pass. Breathe, change your setting, talk to a guide or friend, and remind yourself that this feeling is temporary. For more on managing an uncomfortable trip, read this article.

  • A flow state, often described as being "in the zone," is the mental experience of being fully immersed, focused, and energized while working on a particular task. Mushrooms have been shown to help individuals achieve a flow state more easily. You can read more about flow states here.

  • The default mode network (DMN) is a part of the brain active during mindless, automatic thinking, like daydreaming. Overactivity in the DMN is linked to mental health issues such as depression and anxiety. Puracita Active Blend decreases DMN activity and increases connectivity in other brain regions, which can help change negative thought patterns and facilitate emotional processing.

    To explore this further, we recommend:

    - A study by Imperial College London on the impact of mushroom-assisted therapy on depression.

    - A follow-up study linking the therapeutic impact of mushrooms to its ability to 'reset' the DMN.

    - A study on how mushrooms increase psychological flexibility, explaining the reduction in depression and anxiety.

  • Integration involves the work you do following a mushroom experience to explore and understand what you felt or saw. Techniques include meditation, yoga, art, breathwork, journaling, therapy, or talking with friends. Integration helps ground the lessons learned during the experience.

  • Mushrooms can reveal deep personal insights and transcendent realizations, leading to long-lasting changes in outlook. This is why we recommend considering "the big three" before your experience:

    - Set (Mindset): Your mental state and intentions. Are you open to the experience and have constructive intentions in mind?

    - Setting (Environment): Your physical space and the people around you. Are you comfortable and with trusted individuals?

    - Dose (Amount): Be intentional with your dosage. Do you want a subtle experience (100mg – 1g) or a deeper dive (1g and beyond)? Prepare adequately for the experience.

  • Microdosing with mushrooms can boost creativity, productivity, and mental health without a full psychedelic experience.

    Here are two popular protocols.

    Fadiman protocol:

    Schedule: Microdose every 3 days

    Dosage: 0.1 to 0.3 grams

    Benefits: Enhances life satisfaction, emotional balance, and creativity. Great for beginners.

    Stamets protocol:

    Schedule: Microdose 4 days, then 3 days off.

    Dosage: 0.1 to 0.2 grams, often stacked with lion’s mane and niacin.

    Benefits: Enhances neuroplasticity and cognitive function. Ideal for cognitive and neurological benefits.

    Health tips:

    – Eat a balanced diet.
    – Drink at least 64 oz of water daily.
    – Get 8 hours of sleep.
    – Exercise regularly.

    Track your progress:

    Set goals: Focus, creativity, emotional stability.

    Journal daily: Note doses, mental/emotional state, and changes.

    Microdosing can be a subtle yet profound tool for personal growth. Choose a protocol, stay mindful, and prioritize safety and legality.

  • Paul Stamets is a renowned mycologist and researcher known for his contributions to the study and cultivation of mushrooms. He recommends a dosing protocol of five days on, two days off. Paul developed a nootropic PSI-vitamin complex for epigenetic neurogenesis, combining Puracita Active Blend, Lion’s Mane mushrooms, and Niacin, which promotes memory and cognition. Our microdosing stack follows Paul’s recipe.

  • Dr. James Fadiman is a psychologist and author known for his work in mushroom research, particularly in microdosing. Dr. Fadiman recommends a protocol of taking one dose every three days.

SHIPPING & Returns

  • Once your order is placed and we’ve received your payment, we will begin processing it.

    Shipping can take up to 7-14 business days for delivery to most major cities.

  • There is a $18 flat rate for all orders.

    We do offer free deliveries on large orders. Before ordering email us with the quantity and we will share a discount code.

  • Please note that once an order has been paid for, we cannot provide refunds.  We will do everything else possible to resolve the issue.  Please get in touch with us at [email protected].