I was so surprised when I learned that the “mushroom” (the part we see) is only the fruiting body of it. What goes down under the soil can be best described as a “world of communication between mushrooms, bacteria, trees, and all living organisms”.
Turkey Tail Mushroom Hi MEM Community!  I just made myself a delicious cup of tea with our Organic Turkey Tail Tincture and I think it’s about time I share with you the amazing properties of this super-abundant colorful medicinal mushroom.  But just to recap…  Thus far, we’ve covered a few other mushrooms including Reishi, which is known to power up immunity and promote healthy aging and lion’s mane is especially known to boost mental energy. History and research show us that these medicinal mushrooms have fantastic claims to fame, both in the past realms of traditional healing and today’s scientific research.  But among the most amazing of medicinal mushrooms, there is one that grows right under...
CHAGA MUSHROOM  Medicinal mushrooms have been used to make tea in folk medicine for many years. Most recently, herbal tea has seen a popular increase as people take new interest in the health benefits herbal teas and medicinal mushrooms have to offer.   Chaga mushroom scientifically known as Inonotus obliquus grows on birch trees in relatively cold climates like Canada and Siberia, parts of Europe, and even in some northern United States areas. It’s a strain of mushroom, but it’s not your traditional cap and stem shroom. This little treasure looks like a scorched, splintered lump, and it has a timbered golden-brown interior.  You may have seen them before and not even know it! Next time you spot...
LION’S MANE MUSHROOM What do Lion’s Mane and I have in common? That if you squint, we both look a lot like a real Lion’s Mane, a mop-head or a Komondor dog. Nature, right? But all jokes aside. Lion’s Mane mushroom is also a powerful nootropic that has tons of science-backed benefits. You might have heard of people mixing Lion’s Mane tincture into their coffee or supplementing with Lion’s Mane mushroom extracts. Is it really good for you? As it turns out, if you are interested in a better memory, aging slower and supercharging your brain cells, lion’s mane may be worth looking into. Here’s what you should know, including a few tips to take those neuroprotective benefits to the...
Mushrooms have thousands of years of therapeutic use traditional cultures; however, today, the literature is starting to emerge on both their mechanisms and full range of applications. While much of the research has focused on their (a) antioxidant content; (b) ability to regulate the immune system; and (c) ability to combat cancer; they may also play roles in (d) reducing inflammation; (e) combating metabolic syndrome, including diabetes, obesity and cardiovascular disease; (f) combating pathogenic bacteria, viruses, parasites and other fungi; (g) improving mood, cognitive function and reducing neurodegeneration; and (h) improving organ function.
