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Cordyceps

The Best Medicinal Mushrooms for Fertility and Libido

Medicinal Mushrooms for Libido & Fertility

We often get asked if medicinal mushrooms can help support fertility and enhance libido with many couples seeking ways to enhance the process naturally.

Medicinal mushrooms certainly aren’t a cure-all when it comes to supporting conception, but certain functional mushrooms can play a role in supporting fertility as part of a holistic health plan. The key medicinal mushrooms we look to for their capacity to support fertility and successful conception are Cordyceps, Turkey Tail, Reishi and Chaga

Read on to dive deeper!

Almond Heart Cookies with Cordyceps Medicinal Mushroom and Rose

Recipe ~ Cordyceps & Rose, Almond Heart Cookies

To celebrate Valentines Day, we've whipped up these chewy Almond and Maple Heart Cookies this morning. Spiked with Rose and Cordyceps they’re one of our favourite lust-worthy recipes and perfect for spreading a little love. 

Cordyceps is the ultimate medicinal mushroom to get the inner fire burning not only famed for cellular energy production but has long been linked to supporting libido and sexual energy making it the perfect mushie to share with a loved one.

Read on for the recipe!

Medicinal Mushrooms for the Holiday Period with a Woman enjoying the Water

Thriving Across the Holidays with Medicinal Mushrooms

Does your holiday season feel like it's laced with a subtle current of overwhelm? We hear you!  But don't worry, we've got you. In this Journal entry, we'll dive into the medicinal mushrooms that are on high rotation for us to prime our inner energy reserves and stay calm amidst the chaos. 

Read on for more.

Moving with the Seasons ~ A Guide to Thrive in Summer

Moving with the Seasons ~ A Guide to Thrive in Summer

It’s that time of year when everything seems to be happening all at once. Where the energy and heat rise, celebrations and commitments are aplenty and we immerse ourselves in all that the festive season has to offer.

Dive into some of the practices and mushies we work with a this time of year to keep the ship steady!

Woman's hand holding an orange flower in autumn

Moving with the Seasons ~ A Guide to Thrive in Autumn

Autumn is a time of reduction, the drawing inward of energy, with nature prompting us to release and let go of what is no longer necessary fortifying our bodies and minds for Winter.

Fallen leaves and fruit return to the earth and aligning ourselves with this sense of returning to source acts as our guide when we think about supporting our physical, emotional, and spiritual harmony throughout Autumn in order to thrive.

We hope some of the practices in this guide help you to find your own rhythm and drop into a sense of coherence with nature and her cycles. 

Cordyceps fruiting bodies emerging from grass

Cordyceps, A Health Hero and its Portrayal in “The Last of Us”

Cordyceps has recently been the subject of much fascination after its role in the popular HBO series "The Last of Us."

The program depicts Cordyceps as infecting humans, turning them into zombie-like creatures, and sending the internet into a flurry; could this scenario really play out in real life?

In this Journal entry, we'll explore the truth behind Cordyceps and the Last of Us and the possibility of Cordyceps infecting humans. Spoiler alert, it’s a work of pure fiction – phew!

Recipe ~ Chocolate, Raspberry and Rose Jelly Hearts with Cordyceps and Tremella

Recipe ~ Chocolate, Raspberry and Rose Jelly Hearts with Cordyceps and Tremella

The day of love, Valentine's Day is almost upon us. There is no force in the world more uplifting than that of love, and while we don’t need an excuse to celebrate this universally uniting force there’s no greater heart opener than practising self-love or getting up close and personal with the person or people you hold dear.

These chocolate, rose and raspberry hearts spiked with Cordyceps and Tremella is one of our favourite lust-worthy treats.

Medicinal Mushrooms Reishi, Cordyceps, Tremella, Turkey Tail, Chaga, Lion's Mane

Which Medicinal Mushroom is Best for Me?

Unsure which mushie is best for you? We hear you! We get asked this question a lot.

Navigating which medicinal mushroom extract you should go with can be a little confusing. Questions often arise like can I mix mushrooms? What’s the best time of day to take them? How do I take them?

Don’t sweat it. We’re here to help.

Medicinal Mushrooms for Festive Season Support

Medicinal Mushrooms for Festive Season Support

If you’re anything like us the energy can often feel a little frenzied, even chaotic. From the calming effects of Reishi mushroom to the energy-boosting properties of Cordyceps, we like to think of medicinal mushrooms as a natural way to help us navigate the holiday season with a little more ease, balance, and joy. Read on as we dive into our top 3 mushies for festive season flow.

Medicinal Mushrooms for Depression, Stress and Anxiety

Top Medicinal Mushrooms for Stress and Anxiety Part 2

In the face of increasing levels of anxiety and stress we see the discussion of natural allies becoming more mainstream. We get asked a lot about the best mushrooms for stress in particular and since our last journal entry on the topic, there have been a couple of new studies and interesting conversations around mushies, stress and anxiety so we thought we’d dive back into the topic.
Turmeric Rice Porridge with Cordyceps and Turkey Tail Medicinal Mushrooms

Turmeric Rice Porridge Recipe with Cordyceps & Turkey Tail Medicinal Mushrooms

Energetically warming and moistening foods are key to nourishing our inner resilience across the cooler months and our turmeric rice porridge recipe with Cordyceps, Turkey Tail and ginger is no exception.

It’s similar to a traditional congee but a little thicker and without the overnight cooking time and offers a nourishing way to assimilate the healing properties of the mushies and spices.

Read on for the recipe