red reishi
ganoderma lucidum
Our noble King of balance: Red Reishi is a calming mushroom that supports relaxation, promotes better sleep, harmonizes the nervous system, reduces stress & helps to modulate the immune system.
Reishi MODULATES the nervous system: it can be used long-term to build stress resilience without over-stimulating. The mushroom contains triterpenes, compounds known for their calming effects which can help ease tension, reduce anxiety, and promote a sense of tranquility. It's not about sedation, but rather a gentle shift towards a more relaxed state by way of the HPA axis (the body’s central stress-response system). By regulating cortisol release, reishi helps to calm an overactive mind, & bring balance to a stressed system which in turn supports mental clarity & healthy sleep cycles.
Rich in polysaccharides & beta-glucans, reishi is also effective at modulating the immune system: enhancing its ability to fight off infections AND preventing overreactions that can lead to autoimmune issues.
Reishi supports the nervous system, stress response, & cardiovascular health. It's helpful for those dealing with daily stress, sleep issues, or anyone seeking a calmer state. But its effects are cumulative- the longer you use it, the more pronounced the benefits become. Regular use can lead to a sustained sense of calm, resilience, & well-being, so finding ways to incorporate it into your daily ritual is ideal. We steep ours for several hours in maple sap as it cooks down into syrup, doing the long decoction process for you- so all you have to do is pour- onto your waffles or into your coffee & cocktails!*
F I N D I T I N :
{ medicinal mushroom maple syrup }
DARK COLOR, ROBUST TASTE
Much like the mythological beast who guides the dead to the afterlife, wild mushrooms are the death-eaters of the deep woods, transforming decay into potent anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, immuno-modulating nourishment. We extract ours in maple syrup made the old way: wood-fired, in a steamy sugar shack by the Tilton family who has been doing it for 4 generations.
Drizzle on waffles or pancakes, use to sweeten any recipe, or whisk into coffee, cocktails & other frothy drinks, for a dose of decadent, woodsy sweetness.
{ wild red reishi, wild chaga, & wild turkey tail mushrooms in wood-fired maple syrup }
