Smartshop Glossary
Smartshop glossary — 41 terms covering substances, equipment, culture, legal concepts, and science. Clear definitions, etymology, and practical tips.

CBD (Cannabidiol)
SubstanceA non-psychoactive cannabinoid found in cannabis. Popular for its potential therapeutic properties including anxiety rel...

Changa
SubstanceA smokable blend containing DMT infused into herbs, often including MAO inhibitors to extend the experience. While DMT i...

Coffeeshop
CultureIn the Netherlands, a licensed establishment where cannabis can be purchased and consumed. Not to be confused with a cof...

Kanna
SubstanceA succulent plant (Sceletium tortuosum) from South Africa containing mesembrine, which acts as a serotonin reuptake inhi...

Kratom
SubstanceA tropical tree (Mitragyna speciosa) from Southeast Asia. Its leaves contain mitragynine, which has stimulant effects at...

KvK (Kamer van Koophandel)
LegalThe Dutch Chamber of Commerce. All businesses in the Netherlands must register with the KvK. A KvK number on a smartshop...

Mescaline
SubstanceA naturally occurring psychedelic alkaloid found in various cacti, including peyote and San Pedro cactus. While the pure...

Microdosing
TechniqueThe practice of taking sub-perceptual doses of psychedelic substances (typically 1/10th to 1/20th of a full dose) on a r...

Mitragynine
SubstanceThe primary active alkaloid in kratom. It acts on opioid receptors to produce pain-relieving and mood-enhancing effects....

Mycelium
ScienceThe vegetative part of a fungus, consisting of a network of fine white filaments (hyphae). Mycelium grows through the su...

Phenethylamine
SubstanceA naturally occurring compound found in various plants and the human body that serves as the backbone for many psychoact...

Psilocin
SubstanceThe pharmacologically active metabolite of psilocybin. It acts primarily on serotonin 5-HT2A receptors to produce psyche...

Psilocybe atlantis
SubstanceA species of psilocybin-containing mushroom that produces sclerotia (magic truffles) commonly sold in Dutch smartshops. ...

Psilocybe galindoii
SubstanceA species of psilocybin-containing mushroom that produces sclerotia (truffles), commonly sold in Dutch smartshops under ...

Psilocybe hollandia
SubstanceA cultivated strain of psilocybin-containing mushrooms specifically developed for the Dutch smartshop market. This strai...

Psilocybe mexicana
SubstanceA species of psilocybin-containing mushroom that forms sclerotia (truffles) and is legally cultivated and sold in Dutch ...

Psilocybe pajateros
SubstanceA psilocybin-containing mushroom strain commonly sold as magic truffles in Dutch smartshops. Known for producing moderat...

Psilocybe tampanensis
SubstanceA species of psychedelic mushroom that produces sclerotia (magic truffles) containing psilocybin and psilocin. This spec...

Psilocybe utopia
SubstanceA commercial strain of psilocybin-containing truffles commonly sold in Dutch smartshops, known for producing strong visu...

Psilocybin
SubstanceA naturally occurring psychedelic compound produced by more than 200 species of fungi. It is converted to psilocin in th...

Salvinorin A
SubstanceThe primary psychoactive compound in Salvia divinorum. It is the most potent naturally occurring psychedelic by weight a...

Sclerotia
ScienceA compact mass of hardened fungal mycelium containing food reserves. Psilocybin sclerotia (magic truffles) are the legal...

Set and Setting
CultureThe concept that the effects of a psychedelic experience are determined by the user's mindset (set) and the physical/soc...

Smartshop
CultureA retail store in the Netherlands that sells psychoactive substances, herbal products, and related accessories that are ...

Terpenes
ScienceAromatic compounds found in many plants, including cannabis and herbs. They contribute to flavor, aroma, and may have th...

Trip Sitter
TechniqueA sober person who remains present during someone's psychedelic experience to ensure safety, provide reassurance, and as...

Truffles
SubstanceIn the smartshop context, truffles refer to psilocybin-containing sclerotia — compact masses of hardened fungal mycelium...













