Relax & Sleep

At Birch Boys, all the fungi in our collection are adaptogens, which support a healthy stress response*. However, one stands out as the best mushroom for relaxation and sleep support*—Reishi! Our North American Red Reishi excels at imparting a sense of calm and supporting restful sleep*. When taken during the day, Reishi instills a cool and collected feeling, and when consumed in the evening, it becomes a helpful aid for a restful night's sleep*. The compound responsible for Reishi’s benefits for sleep is called ganodon, a compound unique to this species of Reishi! The Reishi genus of mushrooms offers many benefits, including respiratory support*, skin and hair support*, and soothing the body. Learn more about Reishi here.

What Time should I Take my Tincture?

You have the flexibility to take your Reishi tincture at any time, you may even split up your serving and take it throughout the day. We recommend experimenting with different times to determine what yields the best results for your unique body. When taken during the day, Reishi provides a cool and collected feeling, when taken in the evening, reishi aids in getting to sleep. However, if your primary goal is to utilize the Reishi tincture for sleep support*, we suggest taking it in the evening. Learn more about how to use mushroom tinctures here.