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What the Heck is a Tincture… and Why Should I Care?

BLUF: Tinctures are a great way to incorporate the power of fungi into your daily wellness routine. They are versatile, effective, and a quick, easy way to get important health benefits.
Try Texas Fungus tinctures and let us know what you think!

Mushroom tinctures are concentrated liquid extracts created by soaking fungi in a solvent—typically alcohol and/or water. These solvents separate the desired compounds from the mushrooms and leave you with a concentrated liquid packed with nutrients that can be dosed by the drop.

Mushroom tinctures are a convenient way to enjoy the benefits of medicinal mushrooms, such as *Reishi, *Chaga, *Lion’s Mane, *Cordyceps, and more. More than 100 species of medicinal mushrooms are used in Asia. These mushrooms have been used for thousands of years in traditional medicine and are now gaining popularity worldwide for their healing properties.

Some of the benefits of mushroom tinctures include:

– Boosting immune system function

– Reducing inflammation and oxidative stress

– Supporting brain health and cognitive function

– Enhancing energy and stamina

– Improving mood and stress response

– Promoting healthy skin and hair

– and many more!


How to Use Mushroom Tinctures for Optimal Results

Mushroom tinctures are very versatile and can be used in different ways depending on your needs and preferences. Here are some tips to get the most out of them:

– Take them sublingually (under the tongue) for faster absorption into the bloodstream.

– Start with a low dose (about 10 drops) and gradually increase it until you find your sweet spot. The recommended dose varies depending on the type of mushroom, but generally ranges from 20 to 60 drops per day.

– Take them in the morning or afternoon for an energy boost or in the evening for relaxation.

– Mix them with water, juice, tea, coffee, smoothies, or any other beverage of your choice. – Experiment with different combinations of mushrooms to create your own custom blends.

Mushroom tinctures are a great way to incorporate the power of fungi into your daily wellness routine. They are versatile, effective, and a quick, easy way to get important health benefits.
IMPORTANT: It is always a good idea to consult with a healthcare professional before adding any new supplements to your diet. Please see our disclaimer below.

What Makes Texas Fungus Tinctures Special?
Texas Fungus Mushroom Tinctures are made from 100% Mushroom Fruiting Body, and processed using a Dual-Extraction Technique.

All of our mushrooms are grown directly in-house, or wild-foraged in the US.

To create our tinctures, we first dry and powder the fruiting body of each mushroom to increase the available surface area for the extraction process.
Next we begin the Alcohol Extraction by soaking the mushroom powder in 120 proof (60%) Sugarcane Alcohol for a minimum of 2 weeks.

When completed, the alcohol extract is filtered off, and then the mushroom powder is simmered in hot water (~200F) for a minimum of four hours. This solution is then filtered again to remove the mushroom powder, and the Hot Water Extract is cooled to room temperature, so it can then be mixed in a 1:1 ratio with the sugarcane Alcohol Extract to create the final product that will then be bottled up.

All of our tinctures are 30% alcohol (by volume) in their final state making them fully shelf-stable and ready to be mixed in any beverage or taken sublingually.


Click below to learn more about each tincture’s individual benefits and to try them to see how they can improve your health and happiness!

Texas Fungus Tinctures and Benefits

Blends

Rise  

Revive

Super Blend

Singles

Chaga

Reishi

Lion’s Mane

Turkey Tail

Maitake

Cordyceps


References:

  1. Wachtel-Galor S., Yuen J., Buswell J.A., Benzie I.F.F. (2011). Ganoderma lucidum (Lingzhi or Reishi): A Medicinal Mushroom. In: Benzie I.F.F., Wachtel-Galor S., editors. Herbal Medicine: Biomolecular and Clinical Aspects. 2nd edition. Boca Raton (FL): CRC Press/Taylor & Francis; 2011. Chapter 9. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK92757/
  2. Park Y.K., Lee H.B., Jeon E.J., Jung H.S., Kang M.H. (2005). Chaga mushroom extract inhibits oxidative DNA damage in human lymphocytes as assessed by comet assay. Biofactors, 21(1-4), 109-112. https://doi.org/10.1002/biof.552210120
  3. Mori K., Inatomi S., Ouchi K., Azumi Y., Tuchida T. (2009). Improving effects of the mushroom Yamabushitake (Hericium erinaceus) on mild cognitive impairment: a double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trial. Phytotherapy Research, 23(3), 367-372. https://doi.org/10.1002/ptr.2634
  4. Standish L.J., Wenner C.A., Sweet E.S., Bridge C., Nelson A., Martzen M., Novack J., Torkelson C. (2008). Trametes versicolor mushroom immune therapy in breast cancer. Journal of the Society for Integrative Oncology, 6(3), 122-128
  5. Chen S., Li Z., Krochmal R., Abrazado M., Kim W., Cooper C.B. (2016). Effect of Cs-4® (Cordyceps sinensis) on exercise performance in healthy older subjects: a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 16(5), 585-590. https://doi.org/10.1089/acm.2009.0226
Disclaimer: The information or products mentioned in this article are provided as information resources only, and are not to be used or relied on to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. This information does not create any patient-doctor relationship, and should not be used as a substitute for professional, medical diagnosis and treatment. The statements made in this article have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Any products mentioned are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. The information in this article is intended for educational purposes. The information is not intended to replace medical advice offered by licensed medical physicians. Please consult your doctor or health practitioner for any medical advice and prior to starting, adding, adjusting or stopping any health related product, supplement, etc.

I Need to Eat Mushrooms? Really??

BLUF: Making mushrooms a regular part of your diet is a great idea for many reasons. Benefits are listed below, but the bottom line is: you’ll be a better functioning, healthier version of you with shrooms.
Available online as a tincture or dried, or fresh at one of our local markets.

Yes, REALLY! Sometimes what you don’t know can hurt you. Read on to find out what you’re missing; and scroll to the bottom for sources and references.

Benefits of Mushrooms
– One of the few non-animal sources of Vitamin D
– May help lower the risk of stroke
– Support weight loss
– Reduce blood pressure
– Improve gut health
– Support cognitive functioning and brain health
– Cancer prevention
– Immune system support
– Excellent micronutrient source
– Nervous system support
– Boost stamina and energy
– Full of antioxidants
– Can help regulate / balance blood sugar
– Lower inflammation
– Rich in B vitamins
– Source of copper
– Smooth, glowing skin
– High in potassium

Okay, wow; It’s definitely time to give shrooms a try!
Where can I get a product I can trust?!

Not only are Texas Fungus mushrooms delicious, but we just happen to grow the top medicinal mushroom varieties – Lion’s Mane, Cordyceps, Oysters, Maitake. 🙂
Each variety has several individual health benefits when heat activated.

Note: It’s important NOT to consume raw mushrooms regularly, as the benefits mentioned above are only experienced when the mushrooms are heat activated, i.e. cooked or pickled.
Watch the video below to learn more about this!

Share the healing power of mushrooms as a gift for someone in need or try one of our products yourself and let us know what you think!
You can purchase ‘The Best Damn Mushrooms in Texas’ dried mushrooms, tinctures, or growing equipment online or at one of our local markets. 
(And this is how we grow our mushrooms and what makes TF products stand out.)

To purchase in-person, you can find us here:

Texas Fungus Farm: 3201 E. Pioneer Parkway, Suite 9, Arlington, TX 76010
Monday – Friday from 8am – 2pm
GPS: 32.7106584,-97.5167852
Back of the business park on the left, look for a black flatbed trailer

Cowtown Farmers Market: 3821 Southwest Blvd., Fort Worth, TX 76116
Saturdays from 8am – 12pm

Good Local Markets: White Rock Lake Market: 1450 Old Gate Lane, Dallas, TX 75218
Saturdays from 9am – 12pm

Central Market on Lovers Lane – Ask for the Texas Fungus brand!
Because they carry other mushrooms as well… 

Important: Mushroom varieties work differently for each person because of your chemical makeup. Each person has different levels of Chitinase, an enzyme that degrades chitin found in mushrooms. Because of the varying levels of these enzymes, some mushrooms have a more powerful effect for certain people than those same mushrooms, or mushroom products, have for others. Our Head Mushroom Farmer and CEO, Jordan Jent, breaks it down in the video below. If you try a product and don’t have the same results as someone you know, this is probably why. It doesn’t mean that this same product won’t still be beneficial for someone else in your circle. It also doesn’t mean that you won’t experience positive results with a different species of fungi. This is a journey and you’ll probably have to experiment until you find the perfect products for you and your needs. Please also see our disclaimer below.

Sources and References

Disclaimer: The information or products mentioned in this article are provided as information resources only, and are not to be used or relied on to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. This information does not create any patient-doctor relationship, and should not be used as a substitute for professional, medical diagnosis and treatment. The statements made in this article have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Any products mentioned are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. The information in this article is intended for educational purposes. The information is not intended to replace medical advice offered by licensed medical physicians. Please consult your doctor or health practitioner for any medical advice and prior to starting, adding, adjusting or stopping any health related product, supplement, etc.

Oklahoma Fungi Visits Texas Fungus

We just had an awesome visit with one of our favorite fungi friends, Jacob of Oklahoma Fungi. Thanks for the support and thanks for all you do for the industry, OF!

Check it out below and get a taste of our shrooms and shroom products here.

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