Mushroom Library
Chaga FAQ: Common Questions Answered
Answers to the questions we’re asked most about chaga: what it is, where ours comes from, extraction, how to take it, its colour, oxalates and sustainability.
The Spore & Bloom Library
Notes on the science, traditions and cultivation behind functional mushrooms, from the people who make Spore & Bloom.
Mushroom Library
Cordyceps FAQ: Common Questions Answered
Answers to the questions we’re asked most about Cordyceps: which species, whether it’s grown on insects, extraction, how to take it, cordycepin and more.
Mushroom Library
Reishi FAQ: Common Questions Answered
Answers to the questions we’re asked most about Reishi: what it is, the part used, why dual extraction, how to take it, its bitterness, alcohol and...
Mushroom Library
Lion's Mane FAQ: Common Questions Answered
Answers to the questions we’re asked most about Lion’s Mane: what it is, the part used, extraction, how to take it, taste, erinacines, alcohol and storage.
Mushroom Science
Erinacines Explained
Erinacines are often mentioned in Lion’s Mane marketing. This article explains what they are, why they’re found mainly in the mycelium and what that means for...
Mushroom Science
Hericenones Explained
Hericenones help make Lion’s Mane chemically distinctive. This article explains what they are, where they’re found, how they’re extracted and the state of research.
Mushroom Science
What Is Bioavailability? A Mushroom Extract Context
“Bioavailability” appears often in marketing. This article explains what it means, why it’s complicated for mushrooms and how to read bioavailability claims.
Mushroom Science
Correlation, Mechanism and Causation in Mushroom Research
Research language often blurs correlation, mechanism and causation. This article separates the three, explains markers versus outcomes and applies it to mushroom research.
Small-Batch Mushroom Extracts and Sustainability
We make our tinctures in small batches in Dorset. This article explains what that means for how we work and how we approach sustainability honestly.
Mushroom Science
Polysaccharides in Mushrooms Explained
“Polysaccharides” appears on many mushroom labels. This article explains what polysaccharides are, the kinds found in mushrooms, how they differ from starch and what a polysaccharide...
Mushroom Science
Understanding Mushroom Science: A Beginner's Guide
A beginner’s guide to mushroom science: what mushrooms are made of, the main groups of compounds researchers study, the different kinds of evidence and how to...
Extraction & Manufacturing
How Oyster Mushroom Extracts Are Made
Oyster mushrooms are familiar in the kitchen and increasingly used in extracts. This article explains how Oyster mushroom extracts are made and what to look for.