The Science
Meet your mushrooms. Get all the facts about our fantastic fungi!
Lion's Mane
Lion's Mane (Hericium Erinaceus), also known as bearded tooth mushroom, monkey head mushroom, bearded hedgehog mushroom, satyr's beard, bearded tooth fungus, and pom-pom mushroom, is an edible and medicinal mushroom.
Lion's Mane grows in North America, Europe, and Asia. They are white, globe-shaped with long, shaggy spines.
Chaga
Chaga (Inonotus obliquus) is a fungus that is parasitic onbirch trees as well as other trees in the Northern Hemisphere. It forms awhitish irregularly-shaped mass that turns brown over time.
For centuries, Chaga Mushroom has been considered to be medicinal.
Chaga comes from the Russian word Czaga meaning mushroom which derives from the word for fungus.
Cordyceps
Cordyceps (Ophiocordyceps Sinensis) is a medicinal mushroom that has a long, brown to orangish-brown, finger-shaped body.
Cordyceps generally grow in humid climates and tropical forests most commonly found in China, Japan, Nepal, Korea, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Cordyceps is derived from Greek "kordyle" (meaning club) and from Latin "-ceps" (meaning head).
Reishi
Reishi (lingzhi mushroom) is a polypore fungus that has a peripherally inserted stem with a fan-like, kidney-shaped cap that has a red-varnish color.Reishi grows on the base and stumps of hardwood such as oak or maple, in the warmer regions of Asia, the South Pacific, southern Europe, and the south eastern United States. It can also be cultivated on logs, wood chips, or sawdust.
Cordyceps
Cordyceps (Ophiocordyceps Sinensis) is a medicinal mushroom that has a long, brown to orangish-brown, finger-shaped body.
Cordyceps generally grow in humid climates and tropical forests most commonly found in China, Japan, Nepal, Korea, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Cordyceps is derived from Greek "kordyle" (meaning club) and from Latin "-ceps" (meaning head).
Turkey Tail
Turkey Tail Mushroom (Trametes Versicolor) is a multicoloredfungus that grows in wooded areas on the stumps of trees and on fallentrees. Because of their fruiting body's fan-link shape and many colors - usually red, brown, blue, and green, they can look similar to a turkey's tail.
They grow year-round in temperate forests in many parts of the worldand are very commonly found in the woods of North America and Canadian woodlands.
For centuries, people have used Turkey Tail mushrooms as an herbal health supplement.
White Button
White Button Mushroom (Agaricus bisporus) is one of the most commonly consumed mushrooms globally. Recognized for its smooth, white cap and firm texture, this mushroom is a staple in kitchens due to its versatility.
White Button mushrooms are packed with essential nutrients, including B vitamins and selenium, which support energy production and immune function. Their low calorie and high fiber content make them ideal for weight management while promoting digestive health.
Additionally, these mushrooms offer antioxidant properties that help reduce inflammation and protect cells from oxidative stress, supporting overall wellness.
Maitake
Maitake (Grifola frondosa), also called hen-of-the-woods, sheep's head, and ram's head, are polypore mushrooms (meaning instead of gills underneath they instead release their spores through their many small pores).
Maitake mushrooms are usually tan or brown and are found in Japan, China, Europe, and North America and grow in groups on the bottom of trees such as Elm, Maple, and Oak.
In Japanese "Maitake' means dancing mushroom.
The Maitake mushroom has been used for many generations as a health stimulator in Asian countries such as Japan, China, and Korea. They have been so valuable at times that they were said to be worth their weight in silver. The lucky person to find them growing wild in the mountains would have danced for joy, hence the name.
Royal Sun
Royal Sun Mushroom (Agaricus Blazei), also known as almond mushroom, mushroom of the sun, God's mushroom, mushroom of life, and Brazilian blazei, is a popular edible and medicinal mushroom.
Royal Sun Mushroom thrives primarily in Brazil but is also cultivated in Japan and China. They have a distinctive almond-like flavor and are characterized by their small to medium size, brown caps, and a slightly sweet taste.
Shiitake
Shiitake (Lentinula Edodes), also known as black forest mushroom, golden oak mushroom, oakwood mushroom, and sawtooth oak mushroom, is a well-known edible and medicinal mushroom.
Shiitake mushrooms are native to East Asia and are commonly cultivated worldwide. They are recognized for their large, umbrella-shaped brown caps and a rich, savory flavor with a slightly woody taste.