Lions Mane

• Brain Cognition
  

• Digestive Health

• Healthy Stress Response

• Immunity

• Long Term Neurological Health

• Memory & Recall

Lion's mane is a wonder mushroom that has been used for thousands of years by traditional herbalists to boost digestive health.

In modern times, lion's mane has become famed for its nootropic effects, aiding the brain’s plasticity and capacity to function, as well as supporting nervous system regulation.

Reishi

Traditionally used in Chinese medicine to:

• Balance spirit

• Support healthy immune system function

• Improve sleep quality / deep sleep

Regarded by ancient herbalists as the ‘mushroom of immortality,’ reishi is traditionally used in Chinese medicine to support healthy immune system function and promote a healthy stress response. A famous Shen tonic, reishi is recommended to calm and balance the spirit, and to enhance sleep quality. It strengthens the Heart, Kidneys, Lungs, and Liver - it is one of those special herbs that work on all Three Treasures (Jing, Qi, and Shen), as well as all the five Daoist organ systems.

Cordycepts

Traditionally used in Chinese medicine to:

• Enrich/nourish/tonify/fortify/strengthen Kidneys

• Help enhance/promote general health and wellbeing

• Tonify / strengthen the lungs

Cordyceps is also used to increase physical performance; we reduce our recovery time after exertion and cultivate an overall robust feeling in the body, mind, and spirit when using this mushroom. It's also an immunological powerhouse and a great herb to strengthen our capacity for the ultimate source of life and energy - the breath

Turkey Tail

Ancient Taoists prized the turkey tail fruiting body because it grew on evergreen pines (trees that were thought to hold deep yang energy within their roots). Thus, it was often prescribed in conditions of yang deficiency. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) classic texts often refer to its ability to dispel wind and damp whilst resolving upper respiratory infection, increasing stamina and treating abnormal cells. It is recognised as a Qi and Spleen, Lung and Liver supporting herb.

Shiitake

• Lung Support

Shiitake bursts with amino acids, vitamins and minerals. Long prized in the Orient, traditionally harvested wild in China during the Ming Dynasty, however the Japanese worked out how to cultivate shiitake on logs. The suffix -’take’ means 'fruit of the mushroom' in Japanese and the prefix ‘shii’- refers to the type of tree the mushie grows on, in this case a Japanese tree similar to birch.

Shiitake replenishes Qi, nourishes blood and it is very supportive of the immune system. It's also an amazing anti-ageing mushroom, assisting in preserving the vitality of the skin. It is also an overall restorative, useful in times of healing and convalescence.

Maitake

• Cardiovascular health

The maitake mushroom has a long history in its use as both a culinary and medicinal mushroom. The name “maitake” comes from its Japanese name, which translates to “dancing mushroom.” It is said that people would dance for joy upon discovering the mushroom thanks to its potent healing powers.

Chaga

• Blood sugar regulation

• Digestive health

Revered for centuries in folk medicine, chaga is considered one of the most protective mushrooms for the cells.
Chaga can assist in balancing energy and supporting immunity - it's one of our daily go-to's for a mega-dose of antioxidants and to keep our bodies humming along.

Other

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Our Mushrooms are also available in Tincture form.