Muscarine Tricholoma
Tricholoma muscarium
deadly
Distribution
East Asia (Japan, China, Korea, Russian Far East). Not found in Europe or North America.
Habitat
Mycorrhizal in mixed forests with pine and oak. Common in Japanese woodlands.
Season
Autumn (September to November)
Toxin Type
Muscarine
Symptoms
Muscarinic syndrome: profuse sweating, excessive salivation, lacrimation, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramps, miosis (pupil constriction), bradycardia. Onset within 15-30 minutes. Symptoms typically resolve within 24 hours with supportive care.
Hallucinogenic Effects
Miosis (pupil constriction) causes blurred vision and light sensitivity. Full SLUDGE syndrome (Salivation, Lacrimation, Urination, Defecation, GI distress, Emesis). No hallucinogenic effects. The cholinergic crisis may include drowsiness and dizziness.
User Reported Vision
Fly-like buzzing filled my ears. I saw compound eye patterns everywhere. Insect-like figures crawled across my vision.