[Solved] Are truffle sessions legal?

Yes, truffle sessions are legal in the Netherlands. Although psilocybin Since it is an illegal substance, legal magic truffles containing psilocybin can be used. This makes it possible to conduct a truffle session legally. These sessions are often organized for therapeutic or spiritual purposes, with a facilitator ensuring a safe environment.

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As long as magic truffles are used and they are not processed, it is permitted under Dutch law.

Yes, truffle sessions are legal in the Netherlands – provided they take place with unprocessed magic truffles. These truffles naturally contain the active ingredient psilocybin, but legally speaking, do not fall under the Opium Act. As a result, guided sessions with truffles can be offered legally, provided no medical claims are made.

At Triptherapie, we make active use of this: we offer truffle sessions on as a form of personal growth, deepening of consciousness, and psychological well-being, without classifying them as medical treatment. This also means that these sessions are not reimbursed by health insurers, but they are fully legal.

It is important to know that magic mushrooms (the fruiting bodies of the mushroom) do fall under the Opium Act and are therefore illegal. The truffles used in truffle sessions are actually the underground sclerotia of the same fungal species and contain comparable amounts of psilocybin.

Many people who come to us choose truffles because of their legal status and the opportunity to have a guided session in a safe setting. More and more people – including from Belgium and other countries where psychedelic therapy is prohibited – are traveling to the Netherlands to truffle ceremony or truffle session to experience.

Would you like to know if such a session is suitable for you? Then you can, without obligation, intake for truffle therapy fill in. With this, we check for safety and provide personal advice on preparation and dosage.