Chaga Mushroom Benefits And Uses (Complete Guide)
Chaga is a unique medicinal mushroom used for centuries by cultures around the world as a remedy for a wide range of ailments*. With a nickname like the “king of mushrooms,” Chaga has a lot to live up to. Historical and modern anecdotes abound claiming this mushroom can boost immunity, prevent cell damage, reduce inflammation,
How Mushrooms Can Be Made Into Packaging, Leather, and Even Bacon
Have you heard of mushroom leather? How about mushroom “Styrofoam,” bricksâand even coffins? It’s not science fiction. Mushrooms are incredibly versatile, and innovative minds are starting to explore the amazing potential of fungi to replace common materials used in clothes, packaging and buildings. The secret lies in the special properties of mycelium. Meet the Mycelium
Why Fomes Fomentarius Isn’t Just A Boring Polypore
Fomes fomentarius. You can’t eat it. It’s not one of the “superstars” of the medicinal mushroom world. But it’s far more than just another tree disease. Its nameâwhich means “tinder” (Fomes) and “used for tinder” (fomentarius)[1]âreflects its practical uses, and some emerging research suggests the mushroom may also have healing properties*. Could this unassuming fungus
Mushrooms For Sleep (Top 3 Types and How They Work)
Restful sleep is the secret weapon to an optimized life. Missing out on sleep means missing out on your full potential both mentally and physically, and it puts you at a higher risk for chronic diseases.[1] But a good night’s sleep can be elusiveâwhich you know if you’ve ever spent the night tossing and turning.
Types Of Oyster Mushrooms (Top Types You Need To Know)
You find them in farmers markets, strutting their stuff in beautiful, self-like bouquets. Or masquerading as meat in Asian food. Chewy or crispy, thick or delicate, they’re a culinary delight that’s hard to ignore. What are they? Oyster mushrooms, of course! Scientifically categorized as Pleurotus sp, oyster mushrooms have a fan- or ear-like shape that
Best Superfood Supplements For Immunity
Let’s face it: Getting sick is inconvenient. It saps your energy and makes it hard to perform well in any area of life. And the more often you’re sick, the longer it takes to reach your goals. First, there’s the time away from work, the gym and personal projects. Then there’s extra time and expense of going
The Worldâs Most Expensive Mushroom
What’s a reasonable price to pay for something to help with energy, endurance, and immunity? For some, the answer is actually somewhere around $20,000/kg. Believe it or not, that’s a typical price for wild-harvested Cordyceps sinensis. At that price, a 60 gram bottle of Cordyceps should cost around $1200! But even though Cordyceps is quite
Exploring (MORE) Exotic Mushroom Farms â Shiitake, Cordyceps and Shaggy Mane
I donât know about you, but I feel like itâs about time to go on another mushroom adventure. A little while back I posted a video about 6 âlow techâ mushroom farms, and I wasnât able to cram in everything I wanted to show you into that one video. As promised, I have a few
The Shaggy Mane Mushroom â Everything You Need To Know
Itâs easy to identify, it grows all over the place, and just happens to be a choice gourmet edible. In this article, I wanted to share some fun facts and hopefully answer some of your questions about one of my favorite mushrooms to find in the wild, the Shaggy Mane- otherwise known as Coprinus comatus. The
How Mushrooms Are Grown Around The World
You might be feeling like youâre stuck at home right now, so I thought it would be fun to try and take you on a little adventure, and to visit some really unique and interesting mushroom farms in South East China, all from the comfort of your own home. Now, I donât really have enough
Does Cordyceps Really Grow On Bugs? Know The Difference
You might have seen the popular video from the BBC, which shows Cordyceps fungus turning ants into Zombies. Or maybe youâve played the video game âThe Last of Usâ, where Cordyceps infects humans and causes a global collapse. You might be wondering⌠âIs there any truth to this? Should I be concerned about Cordyceps turning me
Why Are Some Mushrooms So Hard To Grow?
Why can’t all mushrooms be cultivated? Why are some at the grocery store, and some need to be wild harvested? The sad truth is – not all mushrooms are so easy to grow. In fact, some of the world’s most popular gourmet mushrooms are still only found in the forest. Mushrooms can be broken down
