What are the benefits of mushroom tinctures?

Wellness-minded individuals have long touted the benefits of mushrooms for overall health and for relief from various conditions. Today, mushroom tinctures and extracts are abundant and easy to get your hands on, though they’re not all created equal. So what are the benefits of mushroom tinctures? We’ll break it down for you. 

First, let’s get one thing out of the way: We’re not doctors. We’re a local Seattle mushroom farm with endless respect for the power of fungus. And while we strongly believe in the benefits mushrooms can provide, we would never make any unsubstantiated medical claims. If you have questions about using mushrooms for wellness, be sure to talk to your medical provider for the best advice. 

What is a mushroom tincture?

Mushroom tinctures are concentrated liquids filled with the active ingredients in various mushrooms. They’re made by soaking fresh or dried mushrooms in a solvent that helps to release the active ingredients and create a potent extract. 

Since many people enjoy mushrooms for the positive effects on their health, taking a mushroom tincture or mushroom extract is an easy way to get a hefty dose of the good stuff without having to eat massive amounts of fungus. For example, many of our Seattle mushroom tincture customers love to use Lion’s Mane for its traditional uses, such as a improving cognition and gut health. Rather than eat a meal with lion’s mane every day, wellness-minded people can just take a drop from the tincture with their morning supplements. 

What are the different types of mushroom tinctures?

Mushroom tinctures and extracts can be made with just about any type of mushroom. The process remains the same each time – put the material in a solvent such as alcohol, and let the active ingredients shine. That said, some mushroom tinctures are more popular than others. 

We’ve already mentioned lion’s mane mushroom tinctures, which tend to be used for their effects on cognition and gut health. Our tincture is made from 100% mushroom fruiting bodies and processes with only water and grain alcohol. Each 2 oz. bottle contains nearly a pound of lion’s mane, meaning you’re getting a solid dose with each drop. 

Another popular item in our Seattle mushroom tinctures catalog is a turkey tail tincture. Suggested to help with the immune and digestive systems, turkey tail tinctures are a crowd favorite. Plus, turkey tails are one of the most-researched mushrooms on earth, making them a popular choice for those just getting started in the world of mushroom extracts. 

And then there are reishi, cordyceps, chaga, and other tinctures available on the market. Each presents its own range of suggested uses and potential therapeutic effects. 

Why take mushroom tinctures?

As we mentioned earlier, mushroom inctures are a quick and convenient way to get your dose of mushrooms without having to include them in your meals. Just one 2-oz tincture contains nearly a pound of fresh mushrooms. Why get a daily mushroom dose?

Remember, we’re not here to make unsubstantiated claims. But we know that many people rely on mushroom supplements to help with various conditions from depression and insomnia to allergies and even cancer. But most of the research available has been limited to animal or cell studies, along with the occasional small human studies. More research is necessary before we can say anything for sure. Your medical provider can help you decide if mushroom supplements are right for you. 

Are you ready to try some mushroom extracts? Marrowstone Mushrooms has got you covered with local mushroom tinctures in Seattle available for pickup or delivery. Not in the Seattle area? You can still buy mushroom tinctures online through our website. Shop today and unleash the power of the fungus!