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While the leading names in the world of fungi tend to belong to men, traditionally and historically, women have always held intricately close connections to the natural world and extensive knowledge of medicinal herbs and plants- as witches, midwifes, herbalists, medicine women, and gardeners. In today’s blog post, we honour and celebrate three fascinating women of mushrooms, and their cultural and creative contributions to...

What do Peru, the Netherlands, Nepal, and Jamaica have in common? All are ‘Psychedelic-friendly countries’, where psilocybin can be consumed legally!

If you’ve ever found yourself in a community of mushroom-lovers, psychedelic dabblers, or bio-hacking enthusiasts, you may have heard the term neurogenesis thrown around. You may have asked yourself, WTF is that? I definitely did the first time I heard it. Basically speaking, neurogenesis = neuro (neurons) + genesis (creation). Wikipedia defines it as the creation and development of neurons. Neurogenesis is therefore the...

Reishi mushrooms grow in hot and humid conditions and are found primarily in Africa and Asia. These mushrooms have formed a significant part of Traditional Chinese Medicine for many years, owing to their beneficial health effects. Reishi mushrooms cannot be eaten fresh - an extraction process needs to be undertaken in order to pull out the active compounds (hot water extraction pulls out the...

When talking about medicinal mushrooms, many misconceptions and misunderstandings arise, making it important to clarify the facts.  Lion's Mane mushrooms are extremely good for you and have numerous health properties. However, when taking something new, it is fair game to ask questions. Therefore, we thought we would address some commonly asked questions that we have seen on the Internet about Lion’s Mane mushrooms.  What...

The following is a guest blog post by Katherine Matthews (Naturopath, Nutritionist, & NIS practitioner). The estrobolome is an amazing new term used to discuss the intricate connection between our ‘estrogen’ and the ‘microbiome’ .

Our NZ Lion's Mane / Pekepeke-kiore won the energy and brain health category at The Best of Natural Awards!

Did you know that you can get Chaga in NZ by ordering it online? But what is Chaga and why should you take it?

Mushroom supplements usually come in a powdered form and contain a variety of mushrooms such as Lion’s Mane, Turkey Tail, and chaga mushrooms in NZ. Many medicinal mushrooms can have strong, bitter tastes, but when ground up in a certain combination, the taste can be quite pleasing, especially when used in certain recipes.

New Zealand’s winters can get rather chilly and windy, and most people experience a bit of a knock to their immune system during the winter months as their bodies have to fight extra hard to stay warm and fight off disease. It is important that you take care of your body and immune system during these colder months. This is the perfect time to...

The cordyceps mushroom is certainly a strange specimen. It has a grasslike and sometimes phallic-like appearance and many unique qualities that make it highly prized. While it has been used in Chinese medicine for centuries, cordyceps in NZ has become increasingly popular. This species truly has a lot to offer, and in the article, we’ll be having a look at some cordyceps facts that...

Mushroom coffee is a precise blend of ground coffee and mushrooms to create a blend that has tons of health benefits and a delicious, nutty flavour.