100% Natural Reishi Supplements
Hemlock Reishi was the second mushroom that we set our sights on, and its easy to see why. This deep red, lacquered conk is one of the most stunning sights in the woods—fit for its title as the “Queen of the Forest." Birch Boys is proud to offer the highest quality North American Wild Reishi, sustainably harvested with care and respect for nature.
100% Natural Reishi Supplements
Hemlock Reishi was the second mushroom that we set our sights on, and its easy to see why. This deep red, lacquered conk is one of the most stunning sights in the woods—fit for its title as the “Queen of the Forest."
Birch Boys is proud to offer the highest quality North American Wild Reishi, sustainably harvested with care and respect for nature.
Hemlock Reishi (Ganoderma tsugae), the wild North American reishi, is rich in polysaccharides and antioxidants. Known for its potential to support immunity and overall balance, it has a long history of traditional use.
There are over 80 species in the Ganoderma genus! Learn about all of the different types of Reishi used in supplements and their respective properties.
We take pride in offering the highest quality North American Reishi available. But more than that, our work wouldn’t mean much without the incredible community of Reishi explorers and enthusiasts. Read about their experiences and stories.
"Love it! Both my husband and I take this tincture every night and it helps us to sleep better and fall back asleep if we wake up in the middle of the night!"
Susan Z.
"This tea is relaxing, warm and supports winding down. I like it especially in the evenings. Birch Boys does a great job of making Reishi tasteful and accessible."
Steve B.
"When I started having trouble falling asleep, a friend suggested the Reishi Tincture. It has really helped! I give it 5 stars."
Pam D.
Get started with Hemlock Reishi the right way. Our guides cover everything you need to know—practical tips, key insights, and straightforward advice—to make Reishi a seamless part of your routine.
For a good starting point, find the situation that describes you best and click to read on.
If you’re a total newbie to fungi, WELCOME!
For those who are new to fungi, we recommend starting low and going slow. This is because any time you introduce a new type of micronutrient into your diet, it is good to give your gut a short period of time to adjust.
Start with a serving size of 1mL for a week (similar to CBD, it's always good to start low and go slow). If your gut is behaving normally after one week, you can move onto the next step!
Now, you can work on figuring out which serving size is right for you. If you find that you’re not experiencing the desired effect from the tinctures, you can increase your serving size by 1mL, as needed (up to 4mL.)
Once you've figured out your sweet spot, you're all set!
For more info, move onto the next section.
If you are already taking a mushroom supplement, drinking a mushroom tea, or regularly consuming mushrooms, then your gut is likely already used to mushroom micronutrients. You can start at any serving size (up to 4mL) but we recommend starting with a 1- 2mL serving size and increasing as needed (up to 4mL.)
If you are targeting a specific issue, and you’re new to fungi, start with 1mL per day for one week. After that, if your gut is behaving normally, then you can increase your serving size to the full 4mL per day.
If you're targeting a specific issue and you regularly consume mushrooms or mushroom supplements, feel free to start at whatever serving size you're comfortable with (up to 4mL.)
If you are working with an herbalist or medical provider who works with natural remedies, consult with them to determine your recommended serving size.
If you have been using the tinctures for 1-2 months and are not experiencing the desired results, you may need to increase your serving size. We recommend increasing your daily serving by 1mL per week, up to 4mL.
If you have already increased your serving size and you are not noticing any benefits, you may be someone who is more resistant to the noticeable benefits of the tinctures. That doesn’t mean that you aren’t getting any benefits! Some people notice gradual change less than others do, and that’s okay.
Occasionally customers will stop using tinctures for a short time and in doing so, they realize that the tinctures were working for them! This is because they did not notice the gradually appearing benefits, but they did notice the absence of those benefits when they took a break.
Each person is unique, so in some cases, a customer may find that one (or several) tinctures have a profound effect on their life, but a different tincture may not affect them as profoundly. In this case, just continue using the tinctures that work best for you! That's what our Custom Mushroom Tincture Bundle is for!
Our Chaga, Lion’s Mane, Turkey Tail and Maitake are all energy-providing, stimulating tinctures. If you’re feeling overly energetic or overstimulated, decrease your serving size by 1mL per week until you find your sweet spot. We also recommend taking the aforementioned tinctures in the morning or afternoon, rather than in the evening, since they are so stimulating.
Our Reishi Tincture is a calming tincture. When Reishi Tincture is taken during the day, most people experience a more calm and collected mood, rather than feeling drowsy, but that’s not always the case. If you find that taking the Reishi Tincture in the morning makes you drowsy during the day, we recommend taking it in the evening instead of the morning.
Alternatively, if you like taking Reishi in the morning but want to feel less calm/drowsy during the day, you could decrease your serving size of the Reishi Tincture or add one of our energy-providing tinctures to your routine. Chaga and Lion’s Mane work very well for energy.
This is an incredibly rare instance.
If you are experiencing unwanted effects from Mushroom Tinctures, stop taking the tincture(s) and reach out to us for more information. We are not medical professionals and cannot dispense medical advice, but we will work with you to make the situation right.
If you are on certain medications, are pregnant and/or breastfeeding, or if you have an upcoming surgery, we recommend speaking with your medical provider before taking Mushroom Tinctures.
There is no need to freeze Reishi Tincture.
It is shelf-stable and preserved.
Plus, due to the alcohol content of the tincture, it would be difficult to freeze.
There are no studies on Reishi's safety during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
While there is no data to suggest that consuming reishi in moderation would be harmful, our products are very potent, so we recommend that you speak with a doctor or healthcare provider before taking reishi while pregnant or breastfeeding.
Reishi tincture and tea are safe for use in dogs. Start low and go slow!
You can take reishi when you're sick - but functional fungi are best used to support your wellness on a daily basis.
That being said, if you have an upcoming surgery, discontinue use of reishi at least two weeks prior and abstain from reishi for at least two weeks after.
Speak to your doctor before purchasing reishi if you are on blood pressure or blood clotting medications.
Reishi should provide a mild calm/relaxation similar to that of a chamomile tea.
Reishi and Chaga are very different.
Reishi mushroom has calming/relaxing properties.
Whereas Chaga, which is not a mushroom, is more stimulating and energizing.
Many people choose Chaga in the morning and Reishi in the evening.
This can vary from person to person and depends on how Reishi is used. Click here for more info about what to expect from Mushroom Tinctures.
Yes, you can mix mushroom tinctures/take several at a time.
Here's a guide on how much alcohol you'd consume while taking more than one tincture.
You can even create a custom 6 tincture bundle of your fungi faves!
We recommend taking Reishi tea or tincture daily for maximum effect.
Our shop is located at 12 Cliff Ave in Tupper Lake, NY 12986. Our hours are Monday thru Friday from 10am to 5pm. Bear in mind that we're a 4-person team, on occasion we may be out harvesting, or out of the shop for some other work-related reason. To ensure we'll be at the shop when you stop by, give us a call at 518-299-9620.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Birch Boys Products are not intended to treat, cure, prevent, or diagnose any disease.
