Mushroom Extract Blends

(Hericium erinaceus)

History: Valued in traditional cultures for centuries, Lion’s Mane has been revered for its potential cognitive and brain health benefits.

Physical Description: This distinctive mushroom features a white, globe-shaped body adorned with long, cascading spines that resemble a lion’s mane. It typically grows on hardwood trees like beech.

Culinary: Often used as a meat substitute due to its seafood-like texture, it is sautéed, grilled, or incorporated into soups and teas.

Herbalism: Celebrated for supporting the brain it is commonly used for mental agility, focus, and productivity.

(Cordyceps militaris)

History: Traditionally harvested in Tibetan and Chinese cultures,
Cordyceps have been prized for supporting healthy energy levels, libido, and vitality for centuries.

Physical Description: Cordyceps are parasitic fungi that emerge as slender, elongated, orange or reddish stalks from insect larvae or other hosts – Eversio’s cordyceps are cultivated on a growing substrate of organic rice and soybeans. The substrate is composted after the fruiting bodies have been harvested from it and no growing substrate is included in any of our products.

Culinary: Often consumed dried, they are brewed into teas or added to broths and soups for their earthy flavor.

Herbalism: Used as adaptogens to enhance athletic performance, increase energy levels, support immune function, and support fertility.

(Ganoderma lucidum)

History: Known as Lingzhi in East Asia, Reishi has been a staple in traditional Chinese culture for over two millennia, symbolizing longevity and health.

Physical Description: Reishi mushrooms have a glossy, reddish-brown, kidney-shaped cap with a tough, woody texture and a shiny surface.

Culinary: Due to its tough texture and bitter taste, it is rarely eaten whole but is commonly used in powdered form, teas, and extracts.

Herbalism: Valued for its immune-supporting, sleep quality improving, and relaxation promoting properties, it is used to promote overall health and longevity.

(Trametes versicolor)

History: Utilized in traditional Chinese culture for centuries,
Turkey Tail has gained attention in modern research for its immune-supporting properties.

Physical Description: This mushroom features colorful, fan-shaped fruiting bodies with concentric rings of browns, whites, blues, and other hues, resembling a turkey's tail.

Culinary: Its tough, leathery texture makes it unsuitable
for eating fresh, but it is often ground into powders or extracts.

Herbalism: Known for containing compounds like
polysaccharide-K (PSK) and polysaccharide peptide (PSP), it is used to support a healthy immune system and improve gut health.

(Inonotus obliquus)

History: Traditionally used in Siberian and Eastern European folk cultures, Chaga has been prized for its health-promoting properties, particularly in supporting immunity.

Physical Description: Chaga grows primarily on birch trees and appears as a black, charcoal-like mass with a cracked, uneven surface and an orange-brown interior.

Culinary: Due to its hard, woody texture, it isn't eaten
directly but is typically prepared as a tea, tincture, or powdered and extracted supplement.

Herbalism: Valued for its high antioxidant content, it is
used to support immune health, maintenance of healthy blood sugar levels, and promote healthy skin and hair.

(Tremella fuciformis)

History: Also known as Snow Fungus or Silver Ear, Tremella has been used in traditional Chinese culture and cuisine and for its beauty-enhancing and health benefits.

Physical Description: Tremella mushrooms are gelatinous, translucent, and have a frond-like or seaweed-like appearance. They are typically white or silver and possess a chewy texture when hydrated.

Culinary: Widely used in Asian desserts, soups, and beverages for their texture and mild flavor, often sweetened or combined with fruits.

Herbalism: Known for promoting skin hydration and
elasticity, as well as supporting immune function and providing antioxidant
benefits.

(Grifola frondosa)

History: Maitake, also known as "Hen of the Woods," has been used in traditional Japanese and Chinese cultures for centuries, prized for its health benefits and culinary uses.

Physical Description: Maitake mushrooms grow in large, clustered formations resembling the ruffled feathers of a hen. They are typically grayish-brown in color with a firm, fibrous texture.

Culinary: Maitake mushrooms have a rich, earthy flavor
and are commonly used in Asian cuisine. They can be sautéed, grilled, or used in soups, stir-fries, and risottos.

Herbalism: Renowned for their immune-supporting properties, Maitake mushrooms are used to support overall wellness, gut health, and maintenance of healthy blood sugar levels.

(Lentinula edodes)

History: Shiitake mushrooms have been cultivated in East Asia for over a thousand years, particularly in Japan and China, where they are both a dietary staple and a traditional health supplement.

Physical Description: Shiitake mushrooms have a dark brown, umbrella-shaped cap with a white underside covered in gills. The cap is often cracked or scaly in appearance, and they have a sturdy stem.

Culinary: With their rich, umami flavor, shiitake mushrooms are popular in a variety of dishes, including stir-fries, soups, and sauces. They are often dried and rehydrated, which intensifies their flavor.

Herbalism: Shiitake mushrooms are believed to support immune function, healthy cholesterol levels, and possess antioxidant properties. They are also used in traditional cultures to promote longevity.