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Medicinal Mushrooms

Medicinal Mushrooms for Energy  | Adaptogens | Reishi Mushrooms

Medicinal Mushrooms for Energy Support

Energy is the currency of life and something many of us wish we had more of. Low energy can feel like you’re battling through life with a weighted vest. 

Conversely when we are primed with energy and have internal reserves to draw from, we are given the opportunity to make the most of every day moving from one task to the next with a sense of vigour and focus.

Many medicinal mushrooms are prized adaptogens and can be utilised to help balance the body and promote our own production of energy. In this journal entry we dive into our top 3 medicinal mushrooms for energy support. 

Chaga Medicinal Mushroom Tea

Chaga Tea ~ A Healer Throughout the Ages

Visually it’s hard to tell the difference between a long black coffee and a Chaga tea. With its deep, robust flavour and energy-enhancing potential, Chaga can be a great coffee substitute if you’re looking to take a break from caffeine and the crash that often comes with it.

Read on as we dive into how to make the perfect cup of Chaga tea ( it's really easy ), what it tastes like, and the history of this healing brew.

Inner Atlas Day Blend Tahini and Dates

Dreamy Day Blend & Tahini Latte Recipe

Day Dreams! This recipe delivers a super creamy way to enjoy the brain boosting benefits of your Day Blend without milk. The richness comes from the combination of Day Blend and tahini, with added dates for a touch of sweetness.

Read on for the recipe. 

Chaga on a birch tree | Medicinal Mushrooms | Adaptogens

Chaga, One of the Richest Sources of Antioxidants in the World

Wild Siberian Chaga is not only thought to be the most adaptogenic substance on earth, it’s also one of the single richest sources of antioxidants found in nature, vastly outweighing other popular superfoods like acai berry and blueberries. Read on as we dive into the benefits Chaga and its antioxidants possess in combatting fatigue, chronic illness, pain and the visible signs of ageing. 
Relaxed Girl Field of Flowers | Medicinal Mushrooms | Reishi Mushrooms

Top Medicinal Mushrooms for Anxiety & Stress

When feelings of stress and anxiety linger and sometimes become chronic, it can feel like we’re stuck in a loop, just soldiering on, where stress breeds more stress, and it can be hard to pull away. Sound familiar? We’ve been there too.

Adaptogens can support the body and its general resistance to stress whether that be physical, emotional, environmental, or chemical by helping to balance the functions of vital systems such as the nervous and immune systems. 

Read on as we dive into the top 3 medicinal mushrooms we reach for when stress and anxiety take hold.

Medicinal Mushroom Lingo | Medicinal Mushrooms | Adaptogens

Medicinal Mushroom Lingo – The Top Terms You Need to Know

Navigating the world of medicinal mushrooms and the lingo that comes with it can be a little confusing. From physiological responses to the biology of the mushrooms themselves, it can seem like a whole new world, and in some ways it is as herbal tradition and science continue to meet allowing us to discover more about the fascinating capabilities of medicinal mushrooms and the benefits they hold for us. Here are the top terms to add to your mushie vocabulary.
Medicinal Mushroom Power on Gold Spoon | Mushroom Checklist | Adaptogens

Checklist | What to Look for When Buying Medicinal Mushrooms

Not all medicinal mushroom extracts are created equally. There are a variety of factors that can affect an extract’s potency from the cultivation conditions through to the extraction process. As you can probably tell our obsession with medicinal mushrooms runs deep and in this journal entry, we reveal a checklist of the things that you should look out for to ensure you're getting the best quality medicinal mushroom extracts available. And you can rest assured we've got you covered, Inner Atlas mushies tick all of the boxes.
Inner Atlas Medicinal Mushrooms | Adaptogens

The Best Ways to Use Medicinal Mushrooms

How best to use medicinal mushrooms can be a little confusing, we hear you! As food substances, medicinal mushrooms are incredibly versatile and can be incorporated into endless recipes. In this journal entry, we delve into different ways to enjoy your mushies and experience their elevating health benefits.

Inner Atlas Beta Glucans | medicinal mushrooms | reishi mushroom | chaga mushroom | turkey tail mushroom | lions mane australia

Beta-D-Glucans | Why They Are So Important When It Comes to Medicinal Mushrooms

When we started on the journey of sourcing medicinal mushrooms, we had certain criteria we were looking for. A high level of beta-D-glucans was crucial for us. Why? Beta-D-glucans are what makes a medicinal mushroom medicinal. Through our sourcing and testing we're able to guarantee that our mushies are primed to provide the benefits they’re intended to. 
Inner Atlas Medicinal Mushroom Adaptogenic Blend with Cordyceps and Turkey Tail | medicinal mushrooms | reishi mushroom | chaga mushroom | turkey tail mushroom | lions mane australia

How to Make Your Inner Atlas Adaptogenic Blend

We’ve created our blends to offer a simple and delicious way to enjoy the benefits of medicinal mushrooms and guide you to the best time of day to do so. Here's a run-down on our 3 adaptogenic blends, Dawn, Day, and Dusk, and how to make the perfect cup.