Description
Neuro Botanicals Energy pairs a 50mg microdose of Golden Teacher (Psilocybe cubensis) with cordyceps, Panax ginseng and ginger. These cordyceps microdose capsules are Neuro Botanicals’ energy microdose, made for busy, active days without caffeine.
If you’ve seen a ginseng microdose blend and wondered whether it’s for you, this is it. The Golden Teacher amount is light, and the lift people describe is subtle. With 50mg of Golden Teacher per capsule, it’s a light dose: many people take two capsules (100mg) once they know how one feels. If you’re brand new to psilocybin and unsure which format suits you, the First Timer Kit is the easier first step.
What’s in Neuro Botanicals Energy
| Ingredient | Per capsule | What the evidence says |
|---|---|---|
| Golden Teacher (Psilocybe cubensis) | 50mg | The psilocybin microdose. A light amount on its own |
| Cordyceps (Cordyceps militaris) | 275mg | A functional mushroom marketed for stamina. Human evidence is limited |
| Panax ginseng | 100mg | Small studies suggest a small benefit for fatigue, but results aren’t consistent |
| Ginger (Zingiber officinale) | 75mg | Commonly used to settle the stomach |
None of the botanicals are psychoactive, and no caffeine is listed. Ginseng can be stimulating and is the main reason to take Energy early in the day. Every capsule is vegan and non-GMO.
50mg is half a standard microdose. Most microdose capsules hold 100mg of mushroom. One Energy capsule holds 50mg, so two equal a typical microdose. That makes it easy to start very low, but don’t compare it one-for-one with a 100mg product.
About Neuro Botanicals
Neuro Botanicals is a Vancouver, British Columbia company founded in 2014. It says it grows its own Psilocybe cubensis and makes its own capsules, from inoculation to the finished bottle, rather than outsourcing production. Its approach is to pair a small, measured psilocybin microdose with functional mushrooms and herbs, and it says it works with herbalists on each blend. We carry all five of its formulas, each in a 30-capsule bottle and a 10-pack: see the full Neuro Botanicals range.
What microdosing with Neuro Botanicals Energy feels like
Buyers who like Energy describe a gentle lift rather than a jolt: getting through chores, starting the day less groggy and a slightly brighter mood. One said 1 or 2 capsules give a subtle energy boost when they need it.
“Just 1or 2 capsules give me a subtle energy boost and mood lift when I need it.”
Some people need two capsules to notice anything, and some notice nothing. One reviewer simply called it “mellow.” Expect subtle, not caffeinated.
Be realistic about the evidence. Research on microdosing is still early, and placebo-controlled studies have found that many of the benefits people report also show up in people who were unknowingly taking a placebo. The botanicals in this blend also have limited human evidence. Some people notice a clear difference, some a subtle one, and some nothing after a month. If that’s you, it isn’t a sign you need more.
How to take Neuro Botanicals Energy
Take your capsule with a meal, ideally breakfast. Neuro Botanicals suggests taking capsules in the first half of the day and keeping them at least an hour apart from caffeine, other supplements and medication. Its own guide recommends the Fadiman schedule, and suggests a break of about a month after a few months of use.
| Schedule | How it works | 30 capsules last (1 per dose) | 30 capsules last (2 per dose) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fadiman | Dose on day 1, nothing on days 2 and 3, then repeat. The brand’s recommendation. | About 3 months | About 6 weeks |
| Stamets | Dose daily for 4 days, then 3 days off, then repeat. | About 7 weeks | About 4 weeks |
Keep short notes on sleep, mood and focus on dose days and off days. Don’t microdose every day: tolerance builds within days, and the off days are what keep a microdose working.
Stay at one capsule for at least two weeks before moving to two. Don’t drive the first time you take Neuro Botanicals Energy, until you know how it affects you, and skip your dose the morning after drinking.
| Capsules | Golden Teacher | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| 1 capsule | 50mg | A light microdose. Many people feel nothing at first. Where to start. |
| 2 capsules | 100mg | A standard microdose, the most Neuro Botanicals suggests in a day. Meant to be sub-perceptual. |
| 3 to 4 capsules | 150 to 200mg | The upper end of microdosing, and more of the herbs too. Some people notice it. Don’t drive. |
| 5 or more | 250mg and up | No longer a microdose. Not recommended with this formula. Use a stronger, simpler capsule instead. |
None of this is a guarantee. Sensitivity varies, and food, sleep and medication all change how a dose lands. For larger, perceptible doses, see our magic mushroom dosing guide, and don’t stack botanical blends to get there.
Choosing a Neuro Botanicals formula
All five Neuro Botanicals microdose mushroom capsules start with the same 50mg of Golden Teacher. The difference is the blend added alongside it.
| Formula | Added to 50mg Golden Teacher | Built for |
|---|---|---|
| Brain Formula | Lion’s Mane, niacin | Clarity and focus, Stamets-style stack |
| Focus | Ginkgo, gotu kola, phosphatidylserine | Study and desk days |
| Calm | Reishi, ashwagandha, L-theanine | Tense, stressful days |
| Energy | Cordyceps, Panax ginseng, ginger | Active days, no caffeine |
| Adapt | Rhodiola, eleuthero | Adaptogen fans |
Neuro Botanicals Energy vs other microdose capsules
| Product | Golden Teacher per capsule | Good fit if |
|---|---|---|
| Neuro Botanicals Energy | 50mg | You want a light dose with a daytime energy and stamina blend |
| Dose MICRO | 60mg | You want a light dose with just peppermint added |
| Spore Wellness Essential | 100mg | You want a standard microdose with nothing added |
| Spore Wellness Cognitive | 100mg | You want the Stamets stack at a full microdose |
| Dose PURE | 125mg | 100mg felt too light |
Browse every brand we carry in microdose capsules.
Bottle or 10-pack?
The 30-capsule bottle works out to about $2.50 per capsule, cheaper per capsule than the Neuro Botanicals Energy 10-pack. The 10-pack is the better buy if you’re trying the formula for the first time. Orders of $125 or more ship free.
Energy specifics: Panax ginseng can cause insomnia, may lower blood sugar, may affect blood clotting and may worsen autoimmune conditions. Skip Energy if you take diabetes medication or blood thinners, or have an autoimmune condition, unless your doctor says otherwise. Take it early in the day. Don’t combine psilocybin with lithium, tramadol or MAOIs. If you take an SSRI or any other antidepressant, talk to your prescriber first; Neuro Botanicals’ own guide advises against combining microdoses with SSRIs because of a rare risk of serotonin syndrome. Avoid it if you’re pregnant or breastfeeding, or have a personal or family history of psychosis or bipolar disorder. Read our safety and mental health guide before use.
Storing Neuro Botanicals Energy
Keep the bottle sealed at room temperature, somewhere dry and away from heat and sunlight. Don’t refrigerate it. Capsules look like ordinary supplements, so store them apart from your vitamins and well out of reach of children and pets.
Neuro Botanicals Energy: common questions
Will Neuro Botanicals Energy make me high?
It shouldn’t. One 50mg capsule is a light microdose, well below the point where most people feel altered. If you notice visual changes or feel impaired, stay home and stick to one capsule.
How many Neuro Botanicals Energy capsules should I take?
Start with one. Neuro Botanicals suggests one or two capsules a day in the first half of the day, on dose days only. Two capsules is a standard 100mg microdose.
How long does a bottle of 30 last?
Taking one capsule on a Fadiman schedule, about 3 months. At two capsules per dose, about 6 weeks.
Does Neuro Botanicals Energy contain caffeine?
No caffeine is listed. The lift people describe is subtle, and ginseng can be mildly stimulating, so it’s best taken in the morning.
When should I take Energy?
With breakfast, or breakfast and lunch if you take two. Avoid taking it late in the day, since ginseng can interfere with sleep.
Is Energy good for workouts?
It’s marketed for stamina, but evidence for cordyceps and ginseng improving athletic performance is weak. Treat it as a microdose first and a performance supplement second.
Can I take it with antidepressants?
Talk to your prescriber first. Neuro Botanicals’ own guide advises against combining psilocybin microdoses with SSRIs because of a rare risk of serotonin syndrome, and lithium, tramadol and MAOIs shouldn’t be combined with psilocybin at all.
Where can I buy Neuro Botanicals Energy in Canada?
Right here. We ship to every province and territory by Canada Post Xpresspost, in plain packaging with tracking. Orders paid before 11 AM PST ship the same business day, most arrive in 2 to 5 business days, and orders of $125 or more ship free. See the full shipping policy.
Is microdosing legal in Canada?
Psilocybin is a controlled substance under Canadian federal law, at any dose. Legal access is currently limited to Health Canada exemptions, clinical trials and the Special Access Program. Know the rules where you live before ordering.
Last updated October 2026 by the MMD Editorial Team. Educational information only, not medical advice.
I have breast cancer and my meds cause severe fatigue and can also cause depression too. I tried these Energy capsule for both mood and energy and have been using them occasionally for over a year now. Just 1or 2 capsules give me a subtle energy boost and mood lift when I need it. Love them! They’re perfect me.
Pick away at chores all day.
Found of the herbal mixture with the mushroom
Mellow
Consistently good product
awesome
Amazing transition from SSRI’s
Love it
Gave me energy
Essential for my day to day. Uplifting and helps me stay free of cognitive distortions.
Okay, but only a moderate effect.
Gave me a nice energy without any jitters. Definitely purxhasing these again.
These gave me the much needed boost I was looking for repeating customer for sure.