nature's Apothecary
Mushrooms are understated, but extremely powerful - and we think that's pretty cool. They provide a great source of healthy protein when eaten, and research suggests they may provide biotherapeutic benefits when properly prepared. Unlike other cultures, the US tends to overlook the value of mushrooms, with most people only being familiar with a few culinary types found at the grocery. We are part of the movement to change that.
Some mushrooms are packed with antioxidants and have been used as homeopathic tools for thousands of years. We grow varieties (Reishi, Lion’s Mane, Cordyceps + more) with origins from Asia to Appalachia, which research suggests may help reduce inflammation & pain, enhance brain function, regulate blood sugar & pressure, fight fatigue, promote digestion and restore overall health - to name just a few.
Culinary mushrooms are an eco-friendly and very cost-effective source of vegan / plant-based protein, but are under-utilized in most US cooking routines.
We want to increase exposure to varietals and knowledge of how to grow & cook with mushrooms, and to unlock their potential powerful health benefits through products that people will actually use through access & education..
Our mushrooms & mushroom products are available in our Mercantile, local specialty retailers, Chef partnerships at local restaurants throughout the Triad, Buie’s Market, and at Cobblestone Farmers Market and Davidson Farmers Market every Saturday.
Dried Reishi Mushrooms (Medicinal), ready to be ground into powder form
Medicinal Mushrooms Cordyceps, Lion’s Mane & Reishi
Culinary Mushrooms: Lion’s Mane & Shiitake, Oyster, King Trumpet, Chestnut & Pink Oyster
Note: While studies of mushrooms are more than promising across the world and in the US, the FDA has not evaluated these statements and are not intended to cure, treat or prevent any disease. We always recommend that you evaluate use with your health care professional to ensure best results.
Like a good read? Check out some of the ongoing research into mushrooms. If you'd like to explore further, we recommend the National Institutes of Health National Library of Medicine as a great starting point.
Pharmacological and therapeutic potential of Cordyceps with special reference to Cordycepin Hardeep S. Tuli, Sardul S. Sandhu, and A. K. Sharma PMCID: PMC3909570 | PMID: 28324458 | 2014 Feb; 4(1): 1–12 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3909570/
Se-Enriched Cordyceps militaris Inhibits Cell Proliferation, Induces Cell Apoptosis, And Causes G2/M Phase Arrest In Human Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Cells Lihua Luo, Ruizhi Ran, Jie Yao, Fang Zhang, Maohui Xing, Min Jin, Lanqing Wang, and Tao Zhang PMCID: PMC6817841 | PMID: 31749621 | Published 2019 Oct 23.
Cordyceps militaris improves tolerance to high intensity exercise after acute and chronic supplementation Katie R. Hirsch,, Abbie E. Smith-Ryan, Erica J. Roelofs, Eric T. Trexler and Meredith G. Mock PMCID: PMC5236007 | NIHMSID: NIHMS809731 | PMID: 27408987 | 2017 Jan 2: Journal of Dietary Supplements https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5236007/
Cordyceps militaris Fraction induces apoptosis and G2/M Arrest via c-Jun N-Terminal kinase signaling pathway in oral squamous carcinoma KB Cells Wangshi Xie, Zhang Zhang, Liyan Song, Chunhua Huang, Zhongyi Guo, Xianjing Hu, Sixue Bi and Rongmin Yu PMCID: PMC5858231 | PMID: 29576711 | Published 2018 Feb 20 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5858231/
Herbal Medicine: Biomolecular and Clinical Aspects. 2nd edition. Chapter 9: Ganoderma lucidum (Lingzhi or Reishi) - A Medicinal Mushroom Sissi Wachtel-Galor, John Yuen, John A. Buswell, and Iris F. F. Benzie. Boca Raton (FL): CRC Press/Taylor & Francis; 2011. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK92757/#ch9_sec9
Mushroom Polysaccharides: Chemistry and Antiobesity, Antidiabetes, Anticancer, and Antibiotic Properties in Cells, Rodents, and Humans Mendel Friedman Charles Brennan, Academic Editor PMCID: PMC5302426 2016 Nov 29. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5302426
Immune Modulation from Five Major Mushrooms: Application to Integrative Oncology Alena G. Guggenheim, ND, Kirsten M. Wright, BS, and Heather L. Zwickey, PhD, PMCID: PMC4684115 2014 Feb; 13(1): 32–44, Copyright ©2014 InnoVision Professional Media https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4684115/
Indian Medicinal Mushrooms as a Source of Antioxidant and Antitumor Agents Thekkuttuparambil A. Ajith1 and Kainoor K. Janardhanan PMCID: PMC2275760 2007 May; 40(3): 157–162 Copyright © 2007 JCBN J Clin Biochem Nutr https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2275760/
Edible Mushrooms: Improving Human Health and Promoting Quality Life María Elena Valverde, Talía Hernández-Pérez, and Octavio Paredes-López Academic Editor: Maurizio Sanguinetti PMCID: PMC4320875 2015 Jan 20. Copyright © 2015 María Elena Valverde et al. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4320875/