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Lion's Mane

Hericium erinaceus
BRAIN • GUT • NERVES
Lion’s Mane may enhance cognitive function, memory, and focus, and support nerve health. It has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine to heal gastrointestinal issues and regulate mood.
Human trials
  • Improves mild cognitive impairment 1
  • Potentially effective in treating Alzheimer’s disease 2
  • Ameliorates hearing loss 3
  • Potential reduction in depression and anxiety 4
  • Potential benefit with menopause 4
  • Effective in treating chronic gut inflammation 5
In vitro/ in vivo
  • Activity against several cancer cell lines 6
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Reishi

Ganoderma lucidum, G. lingzhi, G.curtsii, and G. multipileum
IMMUNITY • CALM • BALANCE
Modern research and centuries of traditional use suggest that Reishi may support immune function, help modulate stress and inflammation, and promote overall vitality through its rich profile of bioactive compounds. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, Reishi is revered as the “Mushroom of Immortality” for its association with longevity.
Human trials
  • Licensed adjuvant cancer drug in China 7
  • Increases immune function 8
  • Alleviates chronic bronchitis 9
  • Supresses tumour development 10
  • Anti-oxidant, anti-ageing, hepatoprotective 11
  • Benefit in patients with type II diabetes 12
  • Increases physical fitness in Fibromyalgia sufferers 13
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Cordyceps

Cordyceps militaris and C. sinensis
ENERGY • ENDURANCE • PERFORMANCE
Legend has it that yak herders in the Himalayas discovered Cordyceps as they watched their yaks eat these black mushrooms and become hyper-energised. Today, Cordyceps have been used to increase energy, stamina, and performance – and wild species, so sought after, are literally worth their weight in gold.
Human trials
  • Enhances performance/endurance during physical activity 14, 15
  • Increases VO2 max 14, 15
  • Enhances immune function 16
In vitro/ in vivo
  • Protects the liver 17
  • Decreases triglycerides and LDL-cholesterol 18
  • Increased testosterone production 19, 20, 21
  • Tumour inhibition/ anti-angiogenic 22, 23
Due to Novel Food Regulations, our Cordyceps mushrooms are not for human consumption, but for educational, scientific, and ritual use only.
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Turkey Tail

Trametes versicolor and T. ochracea
IMMUNITY • GUT • BALANCE
Research into Turkey Tail has shown that it may boost immunity and balance gut microflora. Since the 1980s, two compounds derived from Turkey Tail, PSK and PSP, have been used as an adjunct treatment for those undergoing chemotherapy in Japan. It is still being explored for its potential anti-cancer properties today.
Human trials
  • Compounds from Turkey Tail licenced anti-cancer drugs in Asia 24
  • Supports immune function during chemo- and radio-therapy 25, 26, 27
  • Increased cancer survival rates 25, 26, 27
  • Gut health – prebiotic function 28
* Due to Novel Food Regulations, our Turkey Tail mushrooms are not for human consumption, but for educational, scientific, and ritual use only.
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Chaga

Inonotus obliquus
ANTIOXIDANT • ANTIMICROBIAL • DEFENCE
Chaga is rich in beta-glucans and betulinic compounds, supporting immune function, offering antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity, and helping maintain stable energy, healthy blood sugar, and gut integrity. It grows exclusively on birch, drawing many of its key compounds from the tree itself. Our Chaga is sustainably wild-foraged in Estonia, where over half the land is forested and surveys have found Chaga on roughly 1% of birch trees.
Human trials
  • Beneficial in the treatment of psoriasis 29
In vitro/ in vivo
  • High antioxidant activity 30
  • Anti-inflammatory 31
  • Anti-cancer effects 32
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Shiitake

Lentinula edodes
IMMUNITY • ANTIVIRAL • ANTIFUNGAL
Shiitake have been used for both food and medicine in Asia for centuries. They’re known for supporting immune function, reducing inflammation, and offering potential cardiovascular and anticancer benefits. In the wild, they grow on the shii tree—where their name originates—and “take” simply means mushroom in Japanese.
Human trials
  • Improves quality of life, immune function, and efficacy of chemo/radio-therapy in cancer patients 33, 34
  • Increased survival time and recurrence rate alongside modern treatments in cancer patients 35
In vitro/ in vivo
  • Decreases cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood 36
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Oyster

Pleurotus ostreatus
HEART • IMMUNITY • ANTIOXIDANT
Often celebrated as gourmet mushrooms, Oysters are also powerful functional fungi. Rich in antioxidants like ergothioneine, they help protect cells from oxidative stress and inflammation. They naturally contain statins (including lovastatin), which may support healthy cholesterol and cardiovascular function. Oyster mushrooms are also used to help regulate blood sugar, support immune defence, and promote overall metabolic health – all while tasting incredible!
Human trials
  • Boosts cellular immune response and reduces respiratory tract infections in elite athletes 37, 38
  • Reduces blood glucose and cholesterol in diabetics 39
In vitro/ in vivo
  • Antitumour and immunomodulatory effects 40
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Maitake

Grifola frondosa
HORMONES • BLOOD GLUCOSE • BALANCE
Like Oysters, Maitake is a delicious and often overlooked functional mushroom. Extracts may help support healthy blood sugar by improving insulin sensitivity and reducing insulin resistance, making it a valuable ally for metabolic health. Maitake also supports the gut microbiome, acting as a prebiotic and providing beneficial fibre. Nicknamed the “Dancing Mushroom,” Asian monks reportedly leapt for joy when discovering it at the base of oak trees!
Human trials
  • May support hormonal balance in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and help improve fertility outcomes. 41
  • Demonstrates anti-cancer and anti-tumour properties. 42, 43, 44,
In vitro/ in vivo
  • Regulates blood glucose levels 46

Our Mushrooms

Lion's Mane

Hericium erinaceus
BRAIN • GUT • NERVES
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Lion’s Mane may enhance cognitive function, memory, and focus, and support nerve health. It has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine to heal gastrointestinal issues and regulate mood.
Human trials
  • Improves mild cognitive impairment 1
  • Potentially effective in treating Alzheimer’s disease 2
  • Ameliorates hearing loss 3
  • Potential reduction in depression and anxiety 4
  • Potential benefit with menopause 4
  • Effective in treating chronic gut inflammation 5
In vitro/ in vivo
  • Activity against several cancer cell lines 6

Reishi

Ganoderma lucidum, G. lingzhi, G.curtsii, and G. multipileum
Immunity • Calm • Balance
Modern research and centuries of traditional use suggest that Reishi may support immune function, help modulate stress and inflammation, and promote overall vitality through its rich profile of bioactive compounds. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, Reishi is revered as the “Mushroom of Immortality” for its association with longevity.
Human trials
  • Licensed adjuvant cancer drug in China 7
  • Increases immune function 8
  • Alleviates chronic bronchitis 9
  • Supresses tumour development 10
  • Anti-oxidant, anti-ageing, hepatoprotective 11
  • Benefit in patients with type II diabetes 12
  • Increases physical fitness in Fibromyalgia sufferers 13
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Cordyceps*

Cordyceps militaris and C. sinensis
ENERGY • ENDURANCE • PERFORMANCE
Legend has it that yak herders in the Himalayas discovered Cordyceps as they watched their yaks eat these black mushrooms and become hyper-energised. Today, Cordyceps have been used to increase energy, stamina, and performance – and wild species, so sought after, are literally worth their weight in gold.
Human trials
  • Enhances performance/endurance during physical activity 14, 15
  • Increases VO2 max 14, 15
  • Enhances immune function 16
In vitro/ in vivo
  • Protects the liver 17
  • Decreases triglycerides and LDL-cholesterol 18
  • Increased testosterone production 19, 20, 21
  • Tumour inhibition/ anti-angiogenic 22, 23

* Due to Novel Food Regulations, our Cordyceps mushrooms are not for human consumption, but for educational, scientific, and ritual use only.

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Turkey Tail*

Trametes versicolor and T. ochracea
IMMUNITY • GUT • BALANCE
Research into Turkey Tail has shown that it may boost immunity and balance gut microflora. Since the 1980s, two compounds derived from Turkey Tail, PSK and PSP, have been used as an adjunct treatment for those undergoing chemotherapy in Japan. It is still being explored for its potential anti-cancer properties today.
Human trials
  • Compounds from Turkey Tail licenced anti-cancer drugs in Asia 24
  • Supports immune function during chemo- and radio-therapy 25, 26, 27
  • Increased cancer survival rates 25, 26, 27
  • Gut health – prebiotic function 28

* Due to Novel Food Regulations, our Turkey Tail mushrooms are not for human consumption, but for educational, scientific, and ritual use only.

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Chaga

Inonotus obliquus
ANTIOXIDANT • ANTIMICROBIAL • DEFENCE
Chaga is rich in beta-glucans and betulinic compounds, supporting immune function, offering antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity, and helping maintain stable energy, healthy blood sugar, and gut integrity. It grows exclusively on birch, drawing many of its key compounds from the tree itself. Our Chaga is sustainably wild-foraged in Estonia, where over half the land is forested and surveys have found Chaga on roughly 1% of birch trees.
Human trials
  • Beneficial in the treatment of psoriasis 29
In vitro/ in vivo
  • High antioxidant activity 30
  • Anti-inflammatory 31
  • Anti-cancer effects 32
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Shiitake

Lentinula edodes
IMMUNITY • ANTIVIRAL • ANTIFUNGAL
Shiitake have been used for both food and medicine in Asia for centuries. They’re known for supporting immune function, reducing inflammation, and offering potential cardiovascular and anticancer benefits. In the wild, they grow on the shii tree—where their name originates—and “take” simply means mushroom in Japanese.
Human trials
  • Improves quality of life, immune function, and efficacy of chemo/radio-therapy in cancer patients 33, 34
  • Increased survival time and recurrence rate alongside modern treatments in cancer patients 35
In vitro/ in vivo
  • Decreases cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood 36
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Oysters

Pleurotus ostreatus
HEART • IMMUNITY • ANTIOXIDANT
Often celebrated as gourmet mushrooms, Oysters are also powerful functional fungi. Rich in antioxidants like ergothioneine, they help protect cells from oxidative stress and inflammation. They naturally contain statins (including lovastatin), which may support healthy cholesterol and cardiovascular function. Oyster mushrooms are also used to help regulate blood sugar, support immune defence, and promote overall metabolic health – all while tasting incredible!
Human trials
  • Boosts cellular immune response and reduces respiratory tract infections in elite athletes 37, 38
  • Reduces blood glucose and cholesterol in diabetics 39
In vitro/ in vivo
  • Antitumour and immunomodulatory effects 40
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Maitake

Grifola frondosa
HORMONES • BLOOD GLUCOSE • BALANCE
Like Oysters, Maitake is a delicious and often overlooked functional mushroom. Extracts may help support healthy blood sugar by improving insulin sensitivity and reducing insulin resistance, making it a valuable ally for metabolic health. Maitake also supports the gut microbiome, acting as a prebiotic and providing beneficial fibre. Nicknamed the “Dancing Mushroom,” Asian monks reportedly leapt for joy when discovering it at the base of oak trees!
Human trials
  • May support hormonal balance in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and help improve fertility outcomes. 41
  • Demonstrates anti-cancer and anti-tumour properties. 42, 43, 44,
In vitro/ in vivo
  • Regulates blood glucose levels 46
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Liquid Extracts

Tinctures
1:4 extract ratio

Tinctures are concentrated liquid extracts designed for rapid absorption, allowing beneficial compounds to enter the bloodstream quickly. Our methodology incorporates an understanding of the biochemistry of the mushrooms, to release a full spectrum of bioactives. Our white-label liquid extracts are provided in 50ml bottles with a choice of black or white pipette, and an extract ratio of 1:4.

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Glycerine

Alcohol-free tinctures
1:4 extract ratio

For those looking for alcohol-free products, we have a range of glycerine tinctures. These are vegan and suitable for all ages. Glycerine acts as a preservative for the hot-water extract, while giving a sweeter taste and a more viscous feel to the product. Used for oral and topical applications (i.e., in cosmetics). Available in 50ml bottles at a 1:4 extract ratio or in 1L jars.

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Extract Powders

Powders or capsules
1:4 extract ratio

Extract powders deliver a concentrated, full-spectrum dose of mushroom compounds in an easy-to-use format, and we encapsulate them for effortless daily use. Made through gentle, low-temperature extraction to protect heat-sensitive bioactives and gut-supportive fibres, retaining the full character and potency of the mushroom.

Simply take your daily capsules with water – no prep, no taste, just steady, reliable support. And when it comes to functional mushrooms, the most important thing is consistency.

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Private Label

Custom Blends
Double-extraction • 1:4 extract ratio

We also offer bespoke extraction services, including custom extraction ratios, blends of multiple mushroom species, additional functional ingredients, glycerol extracts, and alcohol-free liquid extracts. We can tailor bottling, packaging, and labelling to your specifications. If you have a new product idea in mind, we’d love to collaborate and bring it to life.

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Cordyceps

Fresh or Dried
We love growing Cordyceps! We offer both dried and fresh Cordyceps, with UK-native and USA strains available. Fresh Cordyceps can be shipped live and attached to the substrate – an amazing and unique culinary mushroom as well as a potent medicinal.

What Format would you like?

Liquid Extracts

Tinctures
1:4 extract ratio

Tinctures are concentrated liquid extracts designed for rapid absorption, allowing beneficial compounds to enter the bloodstream quickly. Our methodology incorporates an understanding of the biochemistry of the mushrooms, to release a full spectrum of bioactives. Our white-label liquid extracts are provided in 50ml bottles with a choice of black or white pipette, and an extract ratio of 1:4.

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Glycerine

Alcohol-free tinctures
1:4 extract ratio

For those looking for alcohol-free products, we have a range of glycerine tinctures. These are vegan and suitable for all ages. Glycerine can effectively extract polysaccharides, proteins, and glycoproteins, and also acts as a preservative for the hot-water extract. We offer these in 50ml bottles and an extract ratio of 1:4.

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Extract Powders

Powders or capsules
1:4 extract ratio

Extract powders deliver a concentrated, full-spectrum dose of mushroom compounds in an easy-to-use format, and we encapsulate them for effortless daily use. Made through gentle, low-temperature extraction to protect heat-sensitive bioactives and gut-supportive fibres, retaining the full character and potency of the mushroom.

Simply take your daily capsules with water – no prep, no taste, just steady, reliable support. And when it comes to functional mushrooms, the most important thing is consistency.

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Private Label

Custom Blends
Double-extraction • 1:4 extract ratio

We also offer bespoke extraction services, including custom extraction ratios, blends of multiple mushroom species, additional functional ingredients, glycerol extracts, and alcohol-free liquid extracts. We can tailor bottling, packaging, and labelling to your specifications. If you have a new product idea in mind, we’d love to collaborate and bring it to life.

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Cordyceps

Fresh or Dried
We love growing Cordyceps! We offer both dried and fresh Cordyceps, with UK-native and USA strains available. Fresh Cordyceps can be shipped live and attached to the substrate – an amazing and unique culinary mushroom as well as a potent medicinal.
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Happy Christmas From
The Fungi Folks


Last Order Date is
22nd Dec
And we will start shipping again on
8th January, 2025

🎄Have a great Holiday 🎄
🎄Thanks for your support over this last year 🎄

Mushroom Benefits

Modern studies and a long history of traditional use have indicated that mushrooms can offer natural immune support, stress relief, improved cognitive function, and promote overall well-being through a range of bioavailable compounds. Here are some of the potential indications:
  • Cordyceps: Energy, endurance, respiratory health, general vitality
  • Lion’s Mane: Focus, memory, general cognition, and gut health
  • Reishi: Stress relief, adaptogenic, sleep, immune modulation
  • Shiitake: Immune support, cardiovascular health, rich in vitamins and minerals

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