Functional Mushroom Guide

Chaga Thai Iced Tea
July 5, 2023
Chaga Thai Iced Tea Whether you’ve had Thai Iced Tea before or not, this recipe...
Why We Use Alcohol In Our Mushroom Tinctures | Birch Boys
December 22, 2022
In this blog, we'll discuss the purpose of alcohol in our mushroom tinctures. Not only is alcohol an important component of our tinctures, it's a fundamental ingredient. We'll discuss the difference between fungi and herbs, the solubility of mushroom compounds including triterpenes, why alcohol is imperative to our formula, and alternatives to try if alcohol is not for you.
Red reishi Hemlock Mushrooms on log
August 1, 2022
You’ve got reishi questions, I’ve got reishi answers! There are vast ecological factors that exist when it comes to sustainably harvesting reishi. In this blog I'll share my field observations, discuss the best time and how to pick North American Reishi, and more. I will show you how to confidently harvest your heart out while leaving a positive impact on our forests at large.
Cultivated Mushrooms Reishi
April 6, 2022
What's better, mycelium or fruiting body? If you're looking for a straight answer, we don't have one for you. The truth is more nuanced than the media wants you to believe. In this blog we offer a Wildcrafter's take on the mycelium vs fruiting body debate.
Lion's Mane Mushroom - Does it live up to the hype?
November 11, 2021
Lion's Mane is taking the world by storm. Let's talk about the health benefits of Lion's Mane. We'll also cover the history and ecology of Lion's Mane Mushroom. This is one supplement you don't want to miss out on!
Reishi Mushroom - History and Benefits of "The Mushroom of Immortality” - Birch Boys, Inc.
June 24, 2020
In this blog we will discuss the history and health benefits of Reishi Mushroom.
Wild Turkey Tail Mushroom on Moss
September 9, 2019
As a witness to those helped by Turkey Tail, I can attest that its benefits are verifiable and powerful. However, as a forestry mycologist, I feel compelled to share a word of advice. The most clinically researched mushroom on Earth is also the most frequently mis-identified mushroom on the market.
All About the Artist’s Conk Mushroom: Benefits and Uses of Nature’s Canvas
August 3, 2019
In this blog we'll discuss Artist's Conk Mushroom, a member of the Ganoderma (Reishi) family. We'll discuss artist's conk for the respiratory system, immune system, pain management, libido, liver and kidney and more. We'll also cover how to harvest your own artist's conk and how to tell if the specimen is suitable for ingestion.