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MUSHROOM & HERB MULTI-BLEND EXTRACTS

TREMELLA
  • Known traditionally as the 'beauty mushroom,' Tremella delivers deep, internal hydration that promotes a plump, dewy, and luminous complexion. Locks in natural moisture to support skin elasticity.

  • Tremella can hold up to 1,000 times its weight in water, providing deep hydration from within.

  • Frequently used in serums and creams for its hydrating properties.

  • Celebrated for centuries in Eastern wellness traditions to support overall vitality

  • Tremella has been used for centuries to support a radiant appearance.

  • Known as the 'snow mushroom,' Tremella has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine and recipes for over 2,000 years.

  • Tremella is widely available in the UK as dried whole mushrooms for cooking.

TREMELLA
Tremella
Tremella

Species Name: Tremella Fuciformis

CRANBERRY
CRANBERRY
  • Raw cranberries have a sharp, intensely tart, and bitter taste. They have very little natural sugar, texture is firm, crisp, and crunchy

  • Native to North America.

  • Cranberry originates from the North-Eastern and North-Central regions of the United States, as well as Eastern and Central Canada.

  • Early German, Dutch, and English settlers thought the delicate spring blossoms resembled the head, neck, and bill of a Sandhill crane, calling it the "crane berry," which eventually evolved into cranberry

  • Now commonly used in everyday dishes especially with Turkey at Christmas

Species Name: Vaccinium Oxycoccus

TREMELLA with CRANBERRY

CHAGA
Chaga
Chaga
CHAGA

Species Name: Inonotus obliquus

WARNING

Avoid taking if on blood thinners, have a bleeding disorder or are scheduled for surgery

Always consult a healthcare professional.

Elderberry
Elderberry
ELDERBERRY
ELDERBERRY

Species Name: Sambucus

  • The scientific name 'Sambucus' has derived from the Greek word 'Sambuke' which is an ancient wind instrument.

  • Elderberry is scientifically recognised for reducing the duration and severity of cold and flu symptoms.

  • Today, processed and cooked elderberries and flowers remain popular worldwide in supplements, wines, jams, and traditional herbal extracts.

CHAGA with ELDERBERRY

  • Chaga grows in the UK, but it’s very rare and mostly found in the colder northern regions of the Scottish Highlands.

  • Used in Chinese traditional medicine dating back to the 12th century where locals in the mountain region of Siberia drank Chaga tea daily.

  • Called the "Gift from God" or the "King of Herbs," the Chaga mushroom has been respected for thousands of years throughout Russia, Korea, Eastern and Northern Europe, Northern United States, North Carolina mountains and Canada.

  • The name Chaga (pronounced "cha-ga") originates from the Russian word for mushroom (czaga) which is derived from the word for fungus.

  • Over time its popularity has spread to the west and Eastern Europe.

Species Name: Hericium Erinaceus

Lion's Mane
Lion's Mane
LION'S MANE
  • The potential health benefits of Lion's Mane are supported by both traditional medicine and emerging scientific research.

  • Used for 2000 years in traditional Chinese, Japanese, and Korean medicine.

  • Buddhist monks take Lion’s Mane for meditation and longevity as its thought to enhance concentration and promote calmness during meditation.

  • Commonly used in recipes in Asia due to its meaty texture and seafood-like flavour.

  • Widely available in the UK as an ingredient for cooking.

LION'S MANE
GINKGO BILOBA
  • Native to China and used for thousands of years in traditional Chinese medicine

  • Ginkgo Biloba is the oldest surviving tree species on Earth.

  • Ginkgo Biloba is a "living fossil" with an evolutionary history dating back over 270 million years.

  • It survived the extinction of the dinosaurs, ice ages, and nuclear blasts, evolving from a prehistoric powerhouse into a deeply revered staple of Traditional Chinese Medicine and modern global wellness.

  • In the 18th Century, seeds were brought to Europe, and the first European Ginkgo was planted at the Utrecht Botanical Garden in the Netherlands, where it still stands today.

  • "Ginkgo" was a misspelling of the Japanese word Ginkyō which means Silver Apricot.

  • "Biloba" refers to the unique, two-lobed, fan-shaped structure of its leaves.

  • The ginkgo's legendary reputation for resilience was permanently cemented on 6 August 1945, during the atomic bombing of Hiroshima. Amidst total devastation, six ginkgo trees growing less than 2km from the epicentre survived the blast. Though charred and stripped of branches, they rapidly regrew, blossomed, and are still alive today.

  • In Japan, they are deeply revered as Hibakujumoku (atomic bomb-survivor trees), serving as universal symbols of hope, vitality, and peace.

Ginkgo Biloba
Ginkgo Biloba
GINKGO BILOBA

Species Name: Ginkgo Biloba

WARNING

Avoid taking if on blood thinners, have a bleeding disorder or are scheduled for surgery

Always consult a healthcare professional.

LION'S MANE with GINKGO BILOBA

Artists Conk
Artists Conk
ARTIST'S CONK

Species Name: Ganoderma applanatum

  • Artist's Conk is a powerful mushroom related to Reishi.

  • Utilized for centuries in ancient eastern wellness traditions and celebrated globally in traditional mushroom folklore.

  • The name “Ganoderma” means “shiny skin”, reflecting the shiny upper surface

  • Known as 'The Artists Canvas'

  • "Artist" is derived from the smooth, light-coloured pore surface on the bottom of the mushroom which permanently darkens wherever it is scratched, letting you draw intricate pictures and write messages that last for years once dried.

  • "Conk" is a traditional forestry and mycology term used for any hard, woody, bracket-shaped fungus that grows shelf-like out of the side of a tree.

  • Artist's conk is rarely found in commercial markets but is easily foraged in wild hardwood forests.

  • Serving dual roles as a uniquely resilient canvas for nature-based art and an important remedy in traditional medicine.

  • Because of its hard, tough, and woody shelf-like texture, you cannot chew, cook, or eat it like a regular mushroom.

ARTIST'S CONK
  • Known as the "Mushroom of Immortality", Reishi has built quite a reputation over the last 100 years. It continues to captivate the world as a reminder of nature's exceptional ability to support us.

  • Native to several parts of Asia, including China, Korea and Japan.

  • In Japanese, "Reishi" means "Divine Mushroom".

  • The Chinese call Reishi "Lingzi" which means "Mushroom of Immortality".

  • The name “Ganoderma” means “shiny skin”, reflecting the shiny upper surface

  • Reishi has been used as a common ingredient in Traditional Chinese Medicine for thousands of years.

  • Reishi was first documented in Chinese herbal text more than 2,000 years ago, highlighting its significance in traditional medicine. However, remnants of this mushroom were discovered in China, dating back over 6,000 years. This suggests that humans have been possibly using Reishi for far longer than the recorded history says.

  • Reishi is now cultivated worldwide, maintaining its revered status as a mushroom that supports emotional and physical well-being.

  • In the East, Reishi is celebrated for its ability to assist with a restful night’s sleep. It is known to have a more calming or sedating quality, so best taken before bedtime.

Species Name: Ganoderma Lucidum

WARNING

Avoid taking if on blood thinners, have a bleeding disorder or are scheduled for surgery

Always consult a healthcare professional.

REISHI
REISHI
Reishi
Reishi

REISHI & ARTIST'S CONK

WARNING

Avoid taking if on blood thinners, have a bleeding disorder or are scheduled for surgery. Always consult a healthcare professional.

SHITTAKE, MAITAKE, OYSTER with ASHWAGANDHA

SHIIATAKE
  • Shiitake is seen as a symbol of "youthfulness and virility".

  • Used in traditional herbal medicine dating back thousands of years ago.

  • Native to East Asia and commonly used in Japanese recipes, along with oyster and maitake mushrooms.

  • Shiitake has been highly valued in traditional Asian culture for centuries.

  • Japan & China have approved Shiitake as a supplementary therapy for certain cancers and is used in combination with chemotherapy to improve quality of life.

SHIIATAKE

Species Name: Lentinula Edodes

Shiitake
Shiitake
MAITAKE
Maitake
Maitake
MAITAKE

Species Name: Grifola frondosa

  • The name “Maitake” means “Dancing Mushroom.”

  • It is said that people would dance for joy upon discovering the mushroom thanks to its potent healing powers.

  • Native to China but is also grown in Japan and North America.

  • Maitake has been used for hundreds of years as a Chinese Traditional Herbal Medicine.

OYSTER
Oyster
Oyster
  • Named for its shell-like appearance and resemblance to oysters.

  • Oyster mushrooms have been found growing wild across North America, Europe and Asia.

  • Historically celebrated in traditional practices for its rich nutritional profile and overall wellness-promoting properties.

  • Oyster mushroom is currently used in many Asian dishes.

  • Scientists are just beginning to scrape the surface of the many potential benefits that Oyster mushroom has to offer, and results are promising.

Ashwagandha
Ashwagandha
  • Ashwagandha has been used for thousands of years in Ayurveda medicine.

  • Native to Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Assam, Bangladesh

  • Ashwagandha is a cousin to the tomato, the potato and the aubergine.

Species Name: Pleurotus Ostreatus

OYSTER
ASHWAGANDHA

Species Name: Withania somnifera

ASHWAGANDHA

Warning

Maitake can naturally interact with blood sugar and blood pressure medications

There is currently no evidence that these products can diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Due to strict legislation we are unable to state any health claims assoiated with these products so we strongly recommend that you carry out your own research.

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