Dosage Standards
Official dosing guidelines for Church of Ambrosia sacraments
About These Standards
These standardized dosing guidelines advance the safety and precision of psilocybin ceremonies. The Church of Ambrosia developed these standards as part of its effort to educate, inform, and equip all producers, consumers, and providers of psilocybin edibles with vital safety information.
In conjunction with these standards, the Church has also released its advanced dosage calculator. Establishing standards for the actual psilocybin content in each edible allows Church Members to dose with greater accuracy. Prior to these standards, the potency of edibles was based solely on the gram weight of dried mushrooms per package.
Compliance Requirement
Effective January 1st, 2024, the Church of Ambrosia and Zide Door will no longer accept any mushroom edibles that do not meet the following standards. All edibles must specify the psilocybin content.
Church Standards: All Edible Mushroom Items
Core Definitions
- A “Dose” is defined as no more than 5,000 mcg (micrograms) of psilocybin.
- A “Microdose” is defined as between 50 mcg and 1,000 mcg max of psilocybin.
Labeling Requirements
- All edibles should carry the advisory: “Psilocybin tolerance can last up to 3 weeks; please keep this in mind when consuming psilocybin.”
- All edibles must list all ingredients, including the composition of the capsule and the source of the psilocybin (strain or synthetic).
- All mushroom powder should undergo a food-safe sterilization process prior to inclusion in a food product. For best results, this process should precede lab testing.
- Packaging should encourage users to start with a lower dose if they are inexperienced or unsure, and to always prioritize safety.
- Packaging should inform users that effects of psilocybin can vary greatly between individuals, and weight is one of many factors that can influence these effects.
Chocolate Bar Standards
Potency Limits
- A standard chocolate bar should contain between 15,000 mcg and no more than 17,000 mcg of psilocybin.
- Any chocolate bar containing more than 17,000 mcg must be clearly labeled as “Breakthrough” and must caution that individuals weighing 100 lb or less may experience a breakthrough dose at 20,000 mcg.
Capsule and Gummy Standards
Per-Piece and Per-Package Limits
- A single “piece” (individual capsule or gummy) labeled as a “Microdose” should contain between 50 mcg and 1,000 mcg max of psilocybin.
- Any individual piece and total psilocybin content per package must be clearly listed on the package.
- If a piece contains more than 1,000 mcg, it cannot be classified as a “microdose.”
- The maximum potency per individual piece is 5,000 mcg.
- The maximum potency per package (collection of pieces) is 30,000 mcg.
- Any package containing more than 17,000 mcg must clearly warn that individuals weighing 100 lb or less may experience a breakthrough dose at 20,000 mcg.
Why Micrograms?
In publications on the topic of psilocybin, potency of pure psilocybin is frequently referenced by milligram. The Church has decided that a microgram measure of potency is more favorable for its purposes. As a means of comparison, one milligram (mg) is equal to one thousand micrograms (mcg).
Standardized Dose Level Terms
These levels compare traditional gram-based measurements with the Church’s new microgram-based standards. All new standards are expressed per 100 lb of body weight. Use the dosage calculator to find your personalized dose. For detailed descriptions of each level, see the Levels Guide.
Microdose
Traditional: 0.05 g to 0.4 g of psilocybin mushrooms
New Standard: 50 mcg to 1,000 mcg of pure psilocybin (per 100 lb of body weight)
Perceivable
Traditional: 0.5 g to 1.75 g of psilocybin mushrooms
New Standard: 1,000 mcg to 5,000 mcg of pure psilocybin (per 100 lb of body weight)
Intense
Traditional: 2 g to 4 g of psilocybin mushrooms
New Standard: 5,000 mcg to 10,000 mcg of pure psilocybin (per 100 lb of body weight)
Profound
Traditional: 5 g to 7 g of psilocybin mushrooms
New Standard: 10,000 mcg to 18,000 mcg of pure psilocybin (per 100 lb of body weight)
Breakthrough
Traditional: 9 g to 15+ g of psilocybin mushrooms
New Standard: 18,000 mcg to 20,000+ mcg of pure psilocybin (per 100 lb of body weight)
Important Note on Body Weight
All new dosage standards are calibrated per 100 lb of body weight. Individual responses to psilocybin vary based on many factors, including body weight, metabolism, tolerance history, and sensitivity. Always start with a lower dose if you are new to sacramental practice or unsure of your response.
Calculate Your Dose
Use our tools to find the right dose for your body weight and experience level.
Dosage Calculator Dose Levels Guide
