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What is a mushroom tincture?

A mushroom tincture is a concentrated liquid extract of a medicinal mushroom. Our tinctures are made from dried fruiting bodies, the part of the mushroom that grows above ground, and each one is dual-extracted: steeped first in hot water and then in alcohol, with the two extracts combined into a single 50ml bottle.

Tinctures are one of the most traditional ways of taking mushrooms. They keep well, they are easy to measure with the dropper, and they can be taken in a little water or juice. Every Dr.Shrooms mushroom tincture is extracted in-house in Liverpool, so we control each step from the raw material to the finished bottle.

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Agaricus Blazei Murrill
Brazilian tradition
Agaricus Blazei Murrill

A deep-rooted immune tonic from the Brazilian rainforest.

Agaricus Blazei Murrill, known in Brazil as the “mushroom of the sun”, is one of the richest natural sources of beta-glucans in the mushroom kingdom. Prized in Japanese and Brazilian traditions for generations, it has become one of the most researched culinary-medicinal mushrooms in the world.

Agarikon
Ancient Greek tradition
Agarikon

The ancient mushroom of the old-growth forests.

Agarikon is one of the oldest recorded medicinal mushrooms, described by the ancient Greek physician Dioscorides and treasured for centuries as a tonic for the chest and airways. Today it is one of the rarest mushrooms still in use, growing slowly on ancient conifers.

Birch Polypore
Alpine tradition · 5,300 years
Birch Polypore

The mushroom Ötzi the Iceman carried 5,300 years ago.

When Ötzi the Iceman was discovered in the Alps, he was carrying pieces of Birch Polypore strung on a leather thong — evidence that this humble birch mushroom has been valued by humans for at least 5,300 years. Traditionally used across Europe as a digestive tonic, it draws unique compounds from its birch host tree, including betulinic acid.

Chaga
Northern forest tradition
Chaga

The king of the birch forest.

Chaga grows slowly on living birch trees in the cold northern forests of Siberia, Scandinavia and Canada, where it has been brewed as a daily tea for centuries. It is famed for its exceptional antioxidant content — and because it only develops its full character on living birch, how it is sourced matters.

Cordyceps
Tibetan tradition
CordycepsNot for human consumption

Clean, natural energy from the mountain mushroom.

CordycepsNot for human consumption has been prized in Tibetan and Chinese tradition for centuries, first noticed by Himalayan herders whose yaks grazed where it grew. It is traditionally used as a tonic for energy, stamina and vitality — sustained energy from within, rather than the spike and crash of stimulants.

Cordyceps & Rhodiola
Dual adaptogen formula
Cordyceps & RhodiolaNot for human consumption

Body and mind, working together.

Two of the world’s best-known adaptogens in one tincture. CordycepsNot for human consumption, the Himalayan mushroom traditionally used for energy and stamina, meets Rhodiola, the golden root of the Arctic, traditionally used by Scandinavian and Siberian peoples to stay sharp through long, hard winters.

Lion's Mane
East Asian tradition
Lion's Mane

The mushroom for a clear, focused mind.

With its cascading white spines, Lion’s Mane is one of the most striking mushrooms in the forest — and one of the most researched. Traditionally enjoyed in China and Japan, where Buddhist monks were said to take it before meditation, it is famous today for its unique hericenones and erinacines.

Maitake
Japanese tradition
Maitake

The dancing mushroom — an all-round daily tonic.

In Japan, Maitake means “dancing mushroom” — said to be what foragers did when they found one. Prized for centuries as both a delicacy and a tonic, it is best known for its unique polysaccharide fractions.

Phellinus Linteus
Korean & Japanese tradition
Phellinus Linteus

The mulberry mushroom of Korea and Japan.

Known as Sang Hwang in Korea and Meshimakobu in Japan, Phellinus Linteus is one of the most treasured mushrooms in East Asian tradition. Genuine Phellinus Linteus is notoriously difficult to source — it grows slowly on mulberry trees, which shapes its unique profile.

Reishi
Chinese imperial tradition
Reishi

The mushroom of immortality.

For more than 2,000 years, Reishi — Lingzhi in China — has been revered as the “mushroom of immortality”, reserved in ancient times for emperors. It is traditionally used to calm the mind and support restful sleep, and it is one of the most celebrated tonic mushrooms in the world.

Shiitake
Japanese & Chinese tradition
Shiitake

The world’s best-loved culinary mushroom.

Shiitake has been cultivated on logs in Japan and China for over 1,000 years, and is the most widely eaten medicinal mushroom in the world. Beyond the kitchen, it has long been valued as a daily tonic — naturally rich in lentinan, eritadenine and B-vitamins.

Tea Tree Mushroom
Chinese tradition
Tea Tree Mushroom

Quiet strength. Daily nourishment.

Tea Tree Mushroom (Agrocybe aegerita, also known as the black poplar mushroom) has been used in traditional Chinese practice for over a thousand years as a gentle tonic for vitality and appetite. It is the everyday mushroom that quietly supports your routine without any fanfare.

Tremella
Chinese beauty tradition
Tremella

The beauty mushroom — radiance from within.

For over 2,000 years, Tremella — the delicate “snow fungus” — has been a treasured beauty tonic in Chinese tradition, famously favoured by the legendary beauty Yang Guifei. Its polysaccharides can hold several hundred times their weight in water.

Turkey Tail
Global forest tradition
Turkey TailNot for human consumption

One of the most researched mushrooms in the world.

Named for its fan of banded colours, Turkey TailNot for human consumption grows on fallen hardwood in forests all over the world and has been used in traditional Chinese and Japanese practice for centuries. Its polysaccharides PSK and PSP make it one of the most researched mushrooms on earth.

Organic mushroom supplements, made in-house

Our organic mushroom supplements start with wild-harvested or organically cultivated fruiting bodies, and nothing is added: no GMOs, pesticides, fillers, binders or artificial additives. Each tincture is then dual-extracted in-house in Liverpool.

Why dual extraction matters

Mushrooms hold different groups of compounds that dissolve in different ways. Polysaccharides such as beta-glucans are water-soluble, so they are drawn out by a long hot-water extraction. Triterpenes and other compounds are alcohol-soluble, so they need an alcohol extraction. A single-method tincture captures only one group; a dual extract brings both together, which is why it is the traditional standard for medicinal mushrooms.

Choosing a mushroom tincture

Lion’s Mane is the mushroom most people start with for a clear, focused daily routine. Reishi, the “mushroom of immortality” of Chinese tradition, is a favourite for the evening. Chaga has been brewed as a daily tea in northern forests for centuries, Tremella is the traditional beauty mushroom, and Shiitake and Maitake are classic all-round tonics. For something more unusual, explore Agarikon, Birch Polypore or Phellinus Linteus.

Many customers combine two or three mushrooms. Our stacks bring tinctures together into a single routine, saving up to 30% compared with buying them individually.

How to take a mushroom tincture

Shake the bottle well, as natural separation occurs. Follow the directions on each product page and on the label: most tinctures are taken in a small amount of water, or held under the tongue for a few seconds before swallowing. Traditional remedies work gradually, so most people take them consistently for several weeks. Do not exceed the recommended daily amount, and speak to your GP first if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or taking medication.

Delivered across the UK

We ship to every UK address by Royal Mail 48-hour service. Orders placed before 4pm on a weekday are usually dispatched the same day. Standard delivery is £6, and delivery is free on orders over £60. Any five remedies are yours for the price of four. See shipping & payment and our returns policy for the details.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between a mushroom tincture and a mushroom powder?

A powder is the dried mushroom ground down, while a tincture is an extract: the mushroom is steeped in hot water and alcohol so its compounds are drawn into a liquid. Dual-extracted tinctures capture both the water-soluble and alcohol-soluble compounds.

Are your mushroom tinctures dual-extracted?

Yes. Every Dr.Shrooms mushroom tincture is dual-extracted in-house in Liverpool, using a hot-water extraction and an alcohol extraction combined into one bottle.

How long does a 50ml mushroom tincture last?

A full dropper is roughly 1ml. At the amount recommended on most of our product pages, a 50ml bottle lasts around two to three weeks.

Can I take more than one mushroom tincture?

Many people combine mushrooms, which is why we offer ready-made stacks. If you are unsure which to combine, contact our team at info@dr-shrooms.com.

Do you deliver mushroom tinctures across the UK?

Yes. We deliver to all UK addresses by Royal Mail 48-hour service, free on orders over £60, with same-day dispatch on weekday orders placed before 4pm.

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