Taking our tincture is simple and flexible. The quickest and most effective way is to squeeze the dropper and release the liquid under your tongue (sublingually). Hold it there for a minute or so before swallowing. This sublingual method allows the mushroom extract to absorb directly into your bloodstream for fast results. If you prefer, you can also mix the tincture into a drink or food. Many people add their daily dose to a small glass of water, juice, or their morning coffee/tea. You can even get creative and stir it into a smoothie or add it to soups and salad dressings. The heat is generally not an issue as long as the liquid isn’t boiling – if you’re adding to a hot beverage, let it cool a bit first (below ~70°C/158°F) so you don’t risk degrading any sensitive compounds. For example, if you have a freshly boiled cup of tea or coffee, wait a couple of minutes for it to cool slightly before dropping in the tincture. Ultimately, take it in whatever way fits your lifestyle best – under the tongue for efficiency, or mixed into your daily ritual (morning latte or evening herbal tea) for convenience. Consistency is key, so choose a method that helps you remember to use it each day.

We recommend a dose of 2 milliliters per day for each mushroom tincture. This can be taken all at once or split into two servings (for example, 1ml in the morning and 1ml in the afternoon). One full squeeze of our dropper is just under 1ml so 2-3 squeezes daily is a typical regimen. If you’re just starting out, you might begin with 1ml per day to see how you feel, then increase to 2ml or more per day if needed. If you're using the 5-IN-1 tincture, you can build up to taking 10ml per day (2ml per mushroom), but start low and work upwards to this maximum whilst monitoring how you feel.

Some people choose to take a lot more in total, especially if they are combining different types of mushroom tinctures or looking to tackle stubborn symptoms. If unsure, take direction by your healthcare professional. Always check the product’s label for any specific dosage guidance of individual tincture. More is not always better – stick to the recommended range to avoid waste and to give your body the optimal amount it can use.

Yes, you can absolutely combine different mushroom tinctures – many people do so to harness the unique benefits of multiple mushrooms simultaneously. In fact, different mushroom compounds may work together synergistically (often called an “entourage effect” in herbalism), potentially enhancing overall efficacy when taken as a blend, which we feel gets exciting. This is another reason why we offer the 5-IN-1 blend and bundles.

When combining, a couple of tips: Although these are natural products, they are potent, and you don’t want to overwhelm your system on day one. It’s perfectly fine to take multiple different tinctures in the same day, or even at the same moment (you can mix them into the same glass of water or take them back-to-back) – just be mindful of the total volume you’re consuming and take note of how you feel.

In summary, yes you can take them together and many users report great results from combined usage. Combining tinctures can provide broader support (since each mushroom has its strengths) and is a convenient way to cover multiple wellness areas at once. Just introduce combinations gradually, pay attention to how you feel, and enjoy finding the blend that works best for you according to your needs at the time.

It really depends on how much you take and whether it's 50ml or 100ml bottle - if you take 2 ml per day, a 50ml bottle will last just under a month, whereas a 100ml bottle will last just under 2 months.

Whilst you can safely use mushroom tinctures continously, we actually recommend taking short breaks periodically, for example a day or 2 every month or so. This allows the body a brief rest to prevent any kind of tolerance from building up and can provide a 'reset' of your responsiveness to the supplement. If you're finding the tincture particularly valuable and don't want to break, it's not dangerous to continue on through, but a short pause can be useful in terms of observing and noting how you feel without.

If you are doing strict intermittent fasting (for example, time-restricted eating windows or extended fasts), you should be aware that yes, a tincture will technically break a fast. The tincture contains alcohol which is a calorie-bearing substance. The caloric content is very low – one serving (~2ml) of tincture has in the order of just a few calories (0.4g of alcohol is about 3 calories). However, even this small amount of caloric intake is enough to interrupt a true fasted state, especially if you’re fasting for metabolic or cellular health reasons (even a tiny amount of carbohydrate or alcohol can signal the body that the fast is over).

So, if you want to maintain a strict fast, it’s best to take your mushroom tincture during your eating window rather than while fasted. For instance, if you skip breakfast and only eat between noon and 8pm, take the tincture with or after lunch, or with your first morning coffee if that coffee includes some calories anyway (since the fast would be broken at that point). If you’re fasting only for religious reasons or a less strict protocol, you might consider the negligible calories as acceptable – but from a biochemical perspective, yes it breaks the fast. The bottom line: plan your tincture dose around your fasting schedule. The good news is the impact is minimal in terms of calorie load; but to be safe, treat it as you would food intake when scheduling. Outside of fasting contexts, the calorie content of the tincture is virtually nothing and won’t affect your diet or caloric goals in any meaningful way – it’s sugar-free and only a few calories per dose.

Store your mushroom tincture in a cool, dry place at room temperature, away from direct sunlight. A cupboard or pantry is perfect. The tinctures are shelf-stable and do not require refrigeration for normal use. In fact, we advise not refrigerating the tincture in most cases. Keeping it in the fridge can cause some of the natural compounds to precipitate (solidify/settle out), which might make the tincture look cloudy or develop sediment over time. Cold temperatures can especially make alcohol-based tinctures turn a bit lumpy or crystalized (more on that below), so room temperature storage is better to maintain a uniform solution.

If you use the tincture regularly (daily or a few times a week), definitely just leave it at room temp. If you anticipate not touching an opened bottle for a long period (say, many months), some people choose to refrigerate to potentially extend the freshness. In our experience, though, an alcohol-based tincture will remain preserved at room temperature for as long as you’d ever need, so refrigeration isn’t necessary. Should you decide to refrigerate an opened bottle you won’t use for a while, just be aware you may see some sediment form (which doesn’t mean it’s spoiled – it’s just cosmetic). Always keep the bottle tightly closed to prevent evaporation and contamination. And, as with any supplement, keep it out of reach of children. With these simple storage practices, your tincture will stay potent and pleasant for its entire usage period.

Thanks to the alcohol content which acts as a natural preservative, our tinctures have a long shelf life – typically several years unopened. Check the bottle for a “Best Before” date; you’ll usually find it’s 1 or 2 years from the purchase date. Once opened, the tincture will still remain safe to use for quite a long time (the alcohol prevents microbial growth), but for peak potency we recommend using an opened bottle within about 6 months. Over time, some of the more sensitive bioactive compounds (like certain polysaccharides) may slowly degrade, even though the tincture won’t “spoil” per se. Heat, light, and oxidation can, albeit slowly, reduce the strength of the extract after a bottle has been opened.

So, while you likely could keep using a bottle beyond 6 months with no harm, you might not be getting the full benefit of the mushrooms’ potency at that point. A good rule of thumb is: finish the bottle within half a year of opening to ensure you’re getting the tincture at its best. If you think you won’t use it up that fast, consider buying smaller bottles (if available) rather than a large one, or share usage with a family member to go through it sooner. Unopened bottles can sit in your pantry for a year or two without concern. Just keep them in a cool, dark place. As mentioned above, always check the product label for any specific shelf life info – but overall, these tinctures are one of the more stable supplement forms thanks to the alcohol, which is why herbalists have prized tinctures for centuries.

Yes, a bit of cloudiness or sediment in a mushroom tincture is normal and harmless. In fact, it’s a sign of a natural product without heavy filtering or artificial clarifiers. What you’re seeing are likely precipitated compounds from the mushroom – for example, polysaccharides or other constituents that can come out of solution over time. This tends to happen if a tincture gets cold (for instance, if it was refrigerated or exposed to low temperatures during shipping), or simply as it sits for a while because our extracts are very concentrated. Certain mushrooms are more prone to this; for instance, Turkey Tail tincture can develop floating flake-like particles that look quite odd. These flakes or sediment are actually the beneficial mushroom compounds we worked hard to extract; they’ve just conglomerated and become visible.

All you need to do is give the bottle a good shake before using it. Shaking will usually re-disperse the sediment so you get an even mix in your dose. If the dropper ever gets a bit clogged by thicker bits, you can unscrew it and rinse the dropper pipette in warm water to clear it out. Also, try to avoid storing the tincture in the fridge or in cold spots, as that exacerbates precipitation. But even if your tincture looks lumpy or has stuff at the bottom, don’t worry – it’s not spoiled and it doesn’t mean it’s low quality; quite the opposite, it’s packed with so much goodness that some has settled out. After a vigorous shake, it should be fine to consume. The taste and efficacy won’t be negatively affected by these natural sediments. In summary, cloudy tincture or sediment = normal. Just shake well before each use and all those compounds will be distributed in your dose. Enjoy the goodness.