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Trying a New Tincture Method with Birch Polypore ( Fomitopsis betulina formerly Piptoporus betulinus)

Posted on December 20, 2019 by MycognosticDecember 20, 2019
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When combined with the clear brown alcohol tincture, the cloudy water decoctions congealed and separated.

The Birch Polypore mushroom ( Fomitopsis betulina) is one of my favourite medicinals for a number of reasons. Firstly, it’s common in this area as we have many damaged and dead birch trees, which are the poypore’s only habitat. As … Continue reading →

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Mushroom Podcast

Posted on August 29, 2019 by MycognosticNovember 18, 2019

Check out this podcast about fungi I did with the Teach Me Tiger team: This week, we are talking about MUSHROOMS. A friend joins us to teach us all about fungi. We learn about fruiting bodies, bespoke antibiotics, the mycelial … Continue reading →

Posted in Forays, Indoor Growing, Medicinal, News, Outdoor Growing

Making Mushroom Bouillon Cubes

Posted on March 17, 2019 by MycognosticMarch 17, 2019

A bit of work to make but great to have on hand for quick hearty mushroom broth. Improvising on a recipe concept in Joe Beef’s cool cookbook Surviving the Apocalypse: Powder up some dried shiitake, maitake, puffball, cocoa beans, garlic … Continue reading →

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September Brings Bounty

Posted on September 5, 2018 by MycognosticSeptember 6, 2018

After a hot dry summer, a couple of cool nights and some rain is all the mushrooms need to encourage them to burst forth. These beauties come from “regular” spots, that is, my friend Laurie finds giant puffballs in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Forays, Medicinal

Magic Mushrooms could heal damaged brain cells in people suffering from depression, study shows

Posted on June 12, 2018 by MycognosticNovember 18, 2019
This figure shows the effects of three psychedelics, DMT, LSD, amphetamines (DOI) and one control (VEH) on neurons in the prefrontal cortex (Ly et al)

Psychedelics could be ‘next generation’ of safer treatments for mental health Alex Matthews-King | Health Correspondent | The Independant “One of the hallmarks of depression is that the neurites in the prefrontal cortex – a key brain region that regulates … Continue reading →

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Making Mushroom Medicine

Posted on September 1, 2017 by MycognosticSeptember 11, 2017
Ingredients for an Immune Boosting Tea Clockwise from the top: Clockwise from the top: Ginseng, Maitake, Reishi, Chaga, Artists' Conk, Shiitake

The information in this introduction was gleaned from works by M(y)cCoy, Rogers, and Stamets, listed on the MycoResources page. I plan to write individual articles on particular species of interest, as I have already done with Turkey Tail. This article … Continue reading →

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Turkey Tail: a Powerful Medicinal, and Some Look-Alikes

Posted on July 24, 2017 by MycognosticSeptember 11, 2017
Turkey Tail Mushrooms are good for the immune system.

A lot of research has been done, and much written, about the benefits of Trametes versicolor, AKA Turkey Tail. There are many of reports of traditional use, as well as modern scientific studies reporting it contains anticancer, and immune boosting, … Continue reading →

Posted in Forays, Harvest, Medicinal

Paul Stamets Claims Turkey Tail cured his Mother’s Cancer

Posted on July 24, 2017 by MycognosticSeptember 11, 2017

FDA Approves Turkey Tail Trial for Cancer Patients Turkey Tail: a Powerful Medicinal, and Some Look-Alikes … Continue reading →

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Herbs & Mushrooms vs Lyme Disease

Posted on April 2, 2017 by MycognosticJuly 13, 2019
Spirochetal Bacterium

The deer tick or black legged tick is the carrier of Lyme Disease Yesterday we went to see Steven Martyn of the Sacred Gardener giving a talk called “Dancing with Lyme“. Steven is an experienced herbalist who has personally experienced … Continue reading →

Posted in Forays, Medicinal

Cold/Flu Immune Booster Tea

Posted on January 2, 2017 by MycognosticSeptember 11, 2017
Ingredients for an Immune Boosting Tea Clockwise from the top: Clockwise from the top: Ginseng, Maitake, Reishi, Chaga, Artists' Conk, Shiitake

Ginseng, a well known immune system booster, is the only non-fungal ingredient in this concoction. The mushrooms included are Maitake, Reishi, Chaga, Artists’ Conk, Shiitake These are chosen for their general immune boosting, or specific flu fighting, properties according to … Continue reading →

Posted in Forays, Medicinal, Outdoor Growing

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