FAQs
Answers about our tinctures, how they’re made and how to order. If you can’t find what you need, email info@sporeandbloom.co.uk.
Using our tinctures
What is a mushroom tincture?
A liquid extract of mushrooms. Ours are dual extracts: the mushroom is extracted in hot water, using ultrasonic extraction, and separately in plant-derived ethanol. The two extracts are then combined into a single tincture.
How do I take it?
Shake the bottle well, then take 1–2ml daily, either directly or added to water, juice, tea or another drink. Please don't exceed 3ml of any one tincture per day.
How long does a bottle last?
A 50ml bottle lasts approximately 25 days at the suggested amount.
Can I use more than one tincture?
Many customers do, and our Ritual Stacks bring two or three together. Follow the suggested amount for each tincture.
Is there anyone who shouldn’t take them?
Our tinctures are intended for adults. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, have a medical condition or take medication, please speak to a qualified healthcare professional before use. Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied, balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.
How should I store it?
In a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, and out of the reach of young children.
Our mushrooms
Where are your mushrooms grown?
Our Lion’s Mane, Reishi, Cordyceps and Oyster are grown in the UK. Our chaga is wild-harvested from birch in Finland. Every tincture is prepared in small batches in Dorset.
Fruiting body or mycelium?
We use whole mushroom fruiting bodies rather than grain-grown mycelium. Chaga is the exception in form: it grows on birch as a dense, hard mass rather than a typical mushroom, and it is this that we extract.
What does dual extraction mean?
Hot water and ethanol each draw out different naturally occurring constituents of a mushroom. We extract in both, then combine the two extracts. You can read more in the Spore & Bloom Library.
Do the tinctures contain alcohol?
Yes. The finished tinctures contain plant-derived ethanol, which is part of how they are extracted and preserved. The strength is shown on each label.
Are they vegan?
Yes. Our tinctures contain only mushroom extract, water and plant-derived ethanol.
Orders and delivery
How much is delivery?
UK delivery is free on orders over £40. Orders are dispatched from Dorset. Full details are on our delivery page.
How do subscriptions work?
Choose delivery every 4, 6 or 8 weeks on any product page and save 15%. Subscriptions renew automatically, and you can skip or cancel at any time from your account.
Can I return an order?
Please see our returns policy, or email us and we’ll help.
How do I get in touch?
Email info@sporeandbloom.co.uk. We’re a small team and read every message.