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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...

Thinking about taking mushroom tinctures while pregnant or breastfeeding? Here’s what to consider. Can you take mushroom tinctures during...

Whether you're just getting started with growing gourmet mushrooms or you're exploring ways to scale up your operation, one of the first...

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.

Mushroom Tinctures and Kids: What Parents Should Know Mushroom tinctures are gaining popularity among adults for their potential health...

If you’ve already discovered the power of dual extract mushroom tinctures, you may be asking: “How can I make this a daily habit I...

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...

Starting your journey into mushroom cultivation is exciting, but it's also easy to trip up on avoidable errors that can derail your grow....

A behind-the-scenes look at how a grower and tincture maker uses the products they craft. I grow the mushrooms. I extract the tinctures....

Feeling curious but overwhelmed? Let’s make it easy. New to mushroom tinctures? You're not alone. Most people hear about them through a...