Flor de Manita
Size: 4 oz Bag
(Latin Name: Amanita muscaria)
(Also known as: Fly Agaric, Matacoche, Flower of the Little Hand)
Brief History & Origin
Flor de Manita, often called the Flower of the Little Hand, is a mystical and powerful mushroom shrouded in legend and caution. Recognizable by its bright red cap adorned with white spots, it is perhaps the most iconic mushroom in the world—appearing in ancient fairy tales, shamanic traditions, and sacred rites of passage. In Mesoamerican curanderismo, Flor de Manita has been used ceremonially by certain healers for spiritual cleansing, dreamwork, and energetic extraction. In Siberian and Northern European shamanism, Amanita muscaria has been used in vision quests and as a bridge between worlds.
This mushroom is a teacher of duality—offering both healing and harm if not approached with utmost respect, knowledge, and ritual. It is not typically used internally in modern herbal practice due to its toxic potential, but it remains a revered ally in folk magic and spiritual cleansing traditions.
Health & Healing Benefits
The Body’s Ally
(Traditional and Folk Use – External & Spiritual)
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Used externally in limpias (spiritual cleansings) to extract dense or stuck energies
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Applied as an external wash for pain in joints and muscles (always with extreme caution)
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Folk use includes spiritual "sweeping" of the body to remove curses or negative attachments
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Considered a "teacher plant" for spiritual visions, though internal use carries serious risks and is not recommended outside of highly experienced ceremonial contexts
Spiritual & Energetic Uses
The Soul’s Companion
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Acts as a spiritual mirror—bringing unconscious patterns to the surface for healing
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Used in shamanic traditions for vision quests, soul retrieval, and dreamwork
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Assists in clearing spiritual parasites or energies that cling to the auric field
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Connects the practitioner to ancestral realms and spirit guides
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Symbolizes transformation, death of the old self, and rebirth into deeper wisdom
Best Ways to Use Flor de Manita
| Use |
Preparation |
Suggested Use |
| Spiritual Limpia |
Pass the dried mushroom over the body in ritual cleansing |
For energy clearing and spiritual extraction |
| Bath / Wash (External Use Only) |
Prepare a weak infusion and add to bath or use to wash areas of tension (do not ingest) |
For releasing heavy or negative energy |
| Altar Offering |
Place on the altar to honor the ancestors and spirit teachers |
For protection, guidance, and transformation rituals |
| Dreamwork Ritual |
Place near the bed (not consumed) for symbolic connection to the dream realm |
To invite visionary insight without physical ingestion |
GlassWing Organics Notes
At GlassWing Organics, Flor de Manita is treated with deep reverence and caution. We honor it as a sacred tool for spiritual cleansing—not as an everyday herb, but as a mystical ally for advanced practitioners who understand its dual nature. We never recommend internal use outside of lineage-based ceremonial practices with skilled guidance.
Safety & Precautions
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Flor de Manita is considered toxic when ingested improperly—internal use is not recommended
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Can cause hallucinations, nausea, delirium, or poisoning if misused
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External use in limpias, baths, or spiritual work is traditional but must be done with care and respect
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Not for use during pregnancy, nursing, or with any health conditions without expert guidance
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Always consult a skilled curandera, shaman, or spiritual healer before working with this mushroom
Reflection or Affirmation
"With Flor de Manita, I honor the balance of shadow and light. I cleanse my path, release what clings, and open the doorway to transformation—guided by wisdom, respect, and sacred caution."
