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If you’re chasing energy in your day without the crash, Cordyceps might be the edge you’ve been looking for. This powerhouse mushroom has a long history in traditional Chinese medicine for boosting stamina and oxygen efficiency.

Cordyceps militaris is a functional mushroom long used in traditional medicine to enhance energy, endurance, and respiratory function. Whether you're chasing personal bests in training, recovering from fatigue, or just trying to stay sharp throughout your day, Cordyceps can help — but only if the tincture is made right. Cordyceps contains compounds like cordycepin, adenosine, and beta-glucans, which are extracted using both water and alcohol.

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Unlock whole-body wellness from one of nature’s most underrated superfoods. Most people know Shiitake (Lentinula edodes) as a gourmet mushroom, but few realize its medicinal benefits have been prized in Eastern medicine for centuries. When extracted properly, Shiitake supports immune health, cardiovascular function, skin clarity, and even detoxification. But not all Shiitake tinctures are created equal.

If you’ve been drinking Cordyceps tea or using it in broths, you’re tapping into only one side of its potential. To unlock the complete spectrum of bioactive compounds, you need a dual extract tincture.

When it comes to making high-quality mushroom tinctures, the choice of alcohol isn’t just a technical detail—it’s a decision that impacts your health, the planet, and the effectiveness of the final product. At Boxed-In Mushroom Company, we don’t use just any alcohol. We use certified organic sugar cane alcohol, and there are three very good reasons why.

Mushrooms are incredibly responsive to environmental cues like temperature, humidity, light, and CO₂ levels. In nature, many gourmet varieties fruit seasonally, responding to the rise and fall of moisture and temperature. For indoor growers, the key is to recreate ideal conditions year-round, regardless of what's happening outside.

Many products labeled “Lion’s Mane” use mycelium grown on grain instead of the actual mushroom. That’s cheaper to produce — but you’re mostly getting starch, not active compounds. Look for:“Made from 100% fruiting bodies” on the label or product page.

Named for its colorful, fan-like appearance, Turkey Tail has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries. Today, it's backed by decades of research, especially in Japan and the U.S., where it's studied for its immune-regulating effects.

If you're feeling burned out, anxious, or tossing and turning at night, Reishi might be exactly what your body’s calling for. Known as...

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Dual extraction is a two-step method that uses both hot water and alcohol to draw out the complete spectrum of therapeutic compounds from medicinal mushrooms. Water extraction unlocks beta-glucans, the immune-supporting polysaccharides that help regulate inflammation and promote gut health. Alcohol extraction pulls out fat-soluble compounds such as triterpenoids and sterols, which offer antioxidant, adaptogenic, and neuroprotective benefits.

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What Are Functional Mushrooms?A Newcomer’s Guide to Medicinal Fungi

Medicinal mushrooms have exploded in popularity—but with so many options, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Whether you're trying to improve...