Journal

Why we use Wood-Grown vs Grain-Grown Medicinal Mushrooms

Why we use Wood-Grown vs Grain-Grown Medicinal Mushrooms

Medicinal mushrooms have evolved to grow on wood, and across thousands of years ancient cultures have worked with the fruiting bodies of wood-grown medicinal mushrooms found in the wild. This is a tradition that we follow at Inner Atlas. 

Read on to discover the benefits of wood-grown vs grain grown medicinal mushrooms and why this is so integral to what we do at Inner Atlas. 

Turkey Tail and its Benefits for Gut Health

Turkey Tail and its Benefits for Gut Health

Turkey Tail Mushroom is most commonly praised for its capacity to boost resilience against viruses and pathogens, but one of the lesser-known abilities of this medicinal powerhouse is its benefits for optimal gut health.

In this journal post we dive beneath the colourful fans of this majestic shroom and uncover why Turkey Tail’s ability to increase the diversity of and population of beneficial bacteria in the gut beginning to be more widely recognised.

Winter Weekend Veggie Broth Recipe with Reishi Mushroom

Winter Weekend Veggie Broth Recipe with Reishi Mushroom

The cooler weather calls us to warm ourselves from the inside out with nourishing soups and broths. On the weekend we love to gather our vegetable scraps and peels from the week and veggies that are looking a little tired to form the base of this nourishing broth with the addition of a couple of other staples and immune boosters like Reishi mushroom and astragalus.

Enjoy the recipe!

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

Chaga and Turkey Tail Mushroom Chocolate Chip Cookies

Choc Chip Cookies Recipe with Chaga & Turkey Tail

It’s comfort food weather and this grain-free chocolate chunk cookie recipe spiked with Chaga and Turkey Tail hits the spot.

The deep flavours of Chaga and Turkey Tail provide a delicious accent to the chocolate and most importantly work together to promote whole-body resilience and strengthen immune defences.

We hope you enjoy them as much as we do!

Tremella Mushroom Benefits  | Medicinal Mushrooms Organic Cordyceps & Turkey Tail

Tremella The Beauty Shroom

This translucent, almost white mushroom goes by many names, including snow mushroom, silver ear mushroom and in more recent times referred to as the beauty shroom, with good reason. Brimming with antioxidants Tremella mushroom helps to slow the natural signs of ageing, considered to support a glo...
Reishi Mushrooms for Meditation | Medicinal Mushrooms

Nourisher of the Spirit ~ Reishi and its Benefits for Meditation

It’s world meditation day on the 20th of May making it the perfect time to dive into Reishi and her benefits for meditation. Reishi’s ability to guide the body to a peaceful state of balance is second to none. Read on to discover why we turn to Reishi to support our meditation practice and we've also included a link to a deeply relaxing guided Yoga Nidra meditation recording for you to enjoy.  
Whole Mushrooms vs extract powders

Medicinal Mushroom Extracts vs Whole Powders

Have you come across whole ground medicinal mushrooms and wondered how they differ from extracts? Whole ground medicinal mushrooms or non-extracted medicinal mushrooms may seem like a great choice, but the reality is they have no bioavailable ingredients at all, and in this journal entry we'll break down why.
Turkey Tail Mushroom for Immune Support | Turkey Tail Mushroom Australia

Medicinal Mushrooms for Immune Health

For thousands of years, medicinal mushrooms have been used across ancient cultures for their healing and regenerative properties helping to boost immune defences. Today, due to increasing scientific validation, medicinal mushrooms are becoming popular tools for the modern immune support arsenal. Read on to discover how they work to support our inner defences and our top immune supporting mushrooms. 
Medicinal Mushrooms For the Morning

The Best Time of Day to Take Different Medicinal Mushrooms

Each medicinal mushroom has its own qualities and healing benefits which give us clues as to the best time of day to enjoy them. By being mindful of this we’re able to flow with the natural arc or rhythm of the day, supported by a mushie that we might be working with at times when it’s best suited to do so. Read on as we dive into which mushies we most enjoy in the morning versus the evening to make the most of their individual properties.
Inner Atlas Adaptogenic Day Blend with Medicinal Mushrooms

A Deep Dive into Nootropics

Key to our longevity, healthy brain function opens the door to our highest potential mentally and physically and this desire for optimal performance has seen the popularity of nootropics rise to new heights. In this article we dive into the world of natural nootropics and our two brain-boosting shrooms Lion's Mane and Tremella.