Superfoods & Herbs

Shiitake, or oak mushroom, is the second most cultivated mushroom in the world and a central ingredient in Japanese and East Asian cuisine.Historical cultivationShiitake has been cultivated on logs in China and Japan for over a thousand years, making it one of the oldest forms of mushroom cultivation in the world. The name "shiitake" comes from the Japanese word for the tree species (shii) on which the mushroom was traditionally grown.What shiitake containsShiitake contains iron, copper, zinc, selenium, and manganese, as well as B vitamins.Good to knowAvoid shiitake during pregnancy and breastfeeding. In rare cases, the mushroom can cause a skin reaction called "shiitake dermatitis."In the kitchenThe mushroom has a spicy, smoky aroma and is often used in broths, woks, and soups. Our organic shiitake powder is an example of how it is commonly sold.

Cordyceps is a fungus with a long history in traditional Chinese medicine, which in the wild grows at high altitudes in the Himalayan region.An unusual fungusIn nature, cordyceps grows parasitically on the larvae of certain butterfly species, which historically made the fungus very rare and valuable – wild cordyceps could cost more than gold per weight. Today, cordyceps is instead cultivated on a large scale on nutrient substrates, which has made the fungus significantly more accessible.Historical useThe fungus is mentioned in Chinese texts from the Tang Dynasty and has long been part of traditional Tibetan and Chinese medicine.UsageMix 0.5-1 teaspoon daily with water, yogurt, juice or smoothie. Our organic cordyceps powder is an example of how it is usually sold.Good to knowShould not be used by pregnant and breastfeeding women.