Mushroom Edibles - The Best Way To Boost Your Wellness Routine (2024)

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Mushrooms like lion's mane, cordyceps, and reishi are packed with phytochemicals that boast a long list of wellness benefits. Now, with infused mushroom edibles like chocolate bars and gummies, you can reap all of these benefits without the naturally bitter, intense flavor of these sought-after mushrooms.

Looking to incorporate the power of fungi into your daily routine? Mushroom edibles can help you do just that. Made with unique mushroom blends containing reishi, lion's mane, and more, mushroom edibles pack the active ingredients of these powerful fungi into delicious treats for easy dosing and daily convenience. Find out more below.

What are mushroom edibles?

Mushroom edibles are, you guessed it, edible products infused with the active ingredients of mushrooms. Chances are you've already heard of the potential wellness benefits of mushrooms like cordyceps, lion's mane, and reishi. Thanks to their unique photochemistry, these mushroom species have been studied for their influence on everything from mood and cognitive function to athletic performance. Many have been used for centuries in traditional folk medicine, and now you too can reap their benefits by incorporating these mushrooms into your daily routine.

Unfortunately, sourcing these mushrooms isn't always easy. And even if you do get your hands on them, you'll likely find their strong flavors to be anything but inviting. Reishi, for example, is a staple ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine, harnessed for its influence on the immune system, mood, energy levels, and more. However, these tough mushrooms have an intense, bitter taste that most people find very unpleasant.

By blending the active compounds of mushrooms with delicious ingredients like chocolate, mushroom edibles (like those mentioned further below) make it easier and tastier than ever before to incorporate the power of fungi into your daily life. Depending on the dose, some of these edibles can even deliver psychotropic effects—great news for the psychonauts out there looking for an alternative way to expand the borders of reality.

What active ingredients can you find in mushroom edibles?

Mushroom edibles often contain a mix of active ingredients from different mushroom varieties. These include:

• Reishi: Native to hot and humid areas of Asia, reishi (also known as lingzhi or the “mushroom of immortality”) has long played a central role in Chinese medicine. It grows naturally on the trunks of decomposing trees and produces large, round, hard discs most commonly brewed into a bitter, earthy tea. While studies into the health benefits of reishi are limited, ancient Chinese health practices suggest that it can impact the immune system, mood, energy levels, as well as blood sugar and cholesterol.
• Lion's mane: Native to North America, Europe, and Asia, the lion's mane mushroom has a rich history of culinary and therapeutic use in many cultures. Rich in unique phytochemicals such as polysaccharides, erinacines, and more, lion's mane is believed to support cognition, relieve tension, impact the nervous system, promote healthy digestion, and even influence heart health.
• Chaga: Also known as Inonotus obliquus, chaga is a parasitic mushroom native to the Northern Hemisphere, where it grows in birch forests. It forms dark, hard lumps similar to charcoal, which are traditionally grated into a fine powder and brewed to make tea. Like the other mushrooms mentioned above, chaga has a long history of traditional use in the regions it is native to, and is thought to be rich in antioxidants that help to support the immune system and influence cholesterol and blood pressure.
• Cordyceps: Cordyceps is another central player in traditional Chinese medicine. A parasitic fungus that grows on insect larvae, it forms iconic elongated stems that are traditionally collected by hand, dried, and taken as a supplement. Cordyceps is thought to boost energy levels, support physical performance, protect against the symptoms of aging, promote a healthy heart, and more.
• Amanita muscaria: Though poisonous if untreated, the infamous fly agaric mushroom has long been used by different cultures for a wide variety of purposes, including to induce psychotropic effects and hallucinations.

Popular forms of mushroom edibles

Mushroom edibles come in many forms, but arguably some of the most popular on the market (and the best-sellers at Zamnesia) include mushroom chocolates and gummies.

Mushroom gummies

Love the sweet and/or sour flavor and chewy texture of regular gummies? Mushroom gummies take them one step further, infused with the power of various mushroom species. Not only do they taste great, but they keep well and are super easy to transport as they won't spoil when taken out of the refrigerator. If you live an active lifestyle and want to take your supplements with you wherever you go, mushroom gummies are perfect. Plus, since they look just like regular gummies, mushroom gummies allow you to dose discreetly. Finally, mushroom gummies make dosing super simple, as each gummy contains a consistent amount of mushroom extract.

Benefits:

• Sweet, chewy, and delicious
• Easy to dose
• Great for on-the-go use

Mushroom chocolate

Prefer the velvety texture of chocolate over the fruity sweetness of gummies? Then mushroom chocolate is a must-have. Made from rich milk chocolate and available in a variety of flavors, mushroom chocolate bars make getting your daily dose of mushroom extract an exquisite experience. The naturally rich flavor of chocolate helps to mask the strong taste of mushrooms like reishi and chaga, while the square blocks that make up each bar facilitate easy dosing. Keep a bar in your fridge, and indulge while simultaneously getting your daily dose of mushroom goodness.

Benefits:

• Rich and sweet, perfect for masking the bitter taste of mushrooms
• Easy to dose, thanks to square serving blocks

Health and safety considerations when taking mushroom edibles

Mushroom edibles are designed to be taken daily and have been specially formulated to preserve the benefits of the natural compounds they contain. Nevertheless, it's always important to proceed with caution and incorporate new supplements into your routine gradually. For the best results when trying mushroom edibles for the first time, follow these simple steps:

1. Consult with a healthcare professional before taking mushrooms, especially if you have existing health issues or are taking prescription medications.
2. Before placing your order, thoroughly check the ingredients of the products you're interested in to ensure they do not contain anything that you're allergic to.
3. When you receive your mushroom edibles, check the dosing instructions included by the manufacturer.
4. Start with a low dose to gauge the effects of the mushroom edible, then increase the dose gradually until you achieve the effects you're after.

Of course, it's important to do your due diligence before purchasing mushroom edibles, and to only buy them from reputable manufacturers. Fortunately, when shopping at Zamnesia, that's one less thing you'll have to worry about, as we only stock the highest-quality mushroom edibles from the best brands.

Microdosing with mushroom edibles

Microdosing is a trendy new way to work compounds like active mushroom ingredients into one's wellness routine. Commonly used with substances like psychedelic mushrooms, LSD, and cannabis, microdosing also works with edible mushrooms like those mentioned in this article. Thanks to their exact doses, mushroom edibles like chocolates and gummies work really well for microdosing, allowing you to enjoy subtle benefits without any intoxicating effects.

Benefits of microdosing mushrooms and mushroom edibles

Some of the benefits of microdosing mushrooms such as lion's mane, reishi, chaga, cordyceps, and Amanita muscaria include:

• Heightened focus
• Improved mood
• Tension relief
• Improved energy and stamina

Mushroom edibles — A great way to harness the potential of mushrooms

Looking for a delicious way to incorporate the power of mushrooms into your daily routine? Mushroom edibles such as infused chocolate and gummies come packed with potent mushroom extracts made with reishi, lion's mane, cordyceps, and more. Besides tasting absolutely delicious, these edibles deliver the potent benefits of these fungi in single, easy-to-dose servings. Browse the Zamnesia webshop now to find your favorite mushroom edibles.