What’s the Best Way to Take Mushroom Tinctures?
- Boxed-In Mushrooms
- Jun 16
- 2 min read
(And What to Avoid for Maximum Results)
So you’ve got your tincture, maybe Lion’s Mane for focus, or Reishi for sleep—but now you’re asking the next logical question:What’s the best way to take mushroom tinctures?
The answer is simple, but important. Because how you take your tincture can actually affect how well it works.
The Best Way to Take Mushroom Tinctures
The most effective method? Sublingual absorption—that means putting the tincture directly under your tongue.
Here’s how to do it:
Fill the dropper to the recommended dose (usually 1–2 mL)
Squeeze the tincture under your tongue
Hold it there for 30–60 seconds before swallowing
Why? The tissue under your tongue absorbs the extract directly into your bloodstream—faster and more efficiently than swallowing it right away.
Other Great Options
If you don’t love the taste (some mushrooms are earthy), try these:
Add to cold juice or water works well, just hold it in your mouth for a few seconds before swallowing
Add to a smoothie especially good for Turkey Tail or Shiitake
Chill it first cold tincture can mellow out the taste
What to Avoid When Taking Mushroom Tinctures
There are a few common mistakes that can reduce the tincture’s effectiveness...most people don’t know these.
Don’t mix with hot drinks
Heat can damage the alcohol-soluble compounds, especially in dual-extracted tinctures. Skip the tea and coffee.
Don’t chase it immediately with food
Wait a few minutes to allow for absorption if you’re taking it under the tongue.
Don’t skip days
Mushroom tinctures are adaptogenic, they work best with consistent, daily use. Missing days reduces long-term effects.
When Should You Take Mushroom Tinctures?
It depends on the type:
Morning: Lion’s Mane, Cordyceps, Shiitake
Evening: Reishi, Turkey Tail
Anytime: When you’re building a balanced stack (see our blog on combining tinctures)
Creating a morning + evening routine helps your body stay in rhythm and maximizes the benefits over time.
Our Favorite Way? Keep It Simple.
We take our tinctures the same way we recommend to our customers:
Straight under the tongue in the morning
Evening dose (if needed) for Reishi or Turkey Tail
Cold juice on hand for a flavor chaser, if desired
No skipping. Daily means daily.
Why It Matters
Mushroom tinctures are powerful, but only when they’re used properly and made with care. At Boxed-In Mushroom Company, we only produce dual-extracted tinctures using:
Real fruiting bodies
Certified organic sugarcane alcohol
1:1 ratio for true potency
When you combine that kind of quality with the right usage, the results speak for themselves.
Ready to Try It the Right Way?
Explore our handcrafted mushroom tinctures, made to be effective from the first drop.Lion’s Mane, Reishi, Cordyceps, Turkey Tail, and Shiitake, all built for real absorption and results.
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