What Is a Mushroom Tincture?

Mushroom tinctures are one of the simplest, most powerful ways to experience the benefits of functional fungi. Here’s everything you need to know.

So... What Even Is a Tincture?

Think of a tincture as mushroom magic in a bottle.

It’s a concentrated liquid extract made by soaking mushrooms in a mix of water and alcohol to pull out all the powerful compounds — like beta-glucans, hericenones, and triterpenes — that your body actually wants.

Instead of brewing mushroom tea every morning (respect if you do), you get all the benefits in a few quick drops — in your drink, or straight on the tongue if you’re feeling bold.

A (Very) Brief History of Mushroom Tinctures

People have been extracting mushrooms for centuries. Traditional cultures in China, Siberia, and across North America used water-based decoctions and alcohol infusions to access the medicinal power of fungi like Reishi, Turkey Tail, and Cordyceps.

Fast forward to today, and we’re still using these traditional methods — just with a little extra science to make sure you get the most from every drop.

Why Choose a Tincture?

(And not a powder, pill, or potion?)

Here’s why tinctures are one of the easiest and most effective ways to bring mushrooms into your day:

🌿 Easy to Use
Just a few drops into your tea, juice, smoothie, or water — no prep, no mess. A ritual that fits into real life.

🧪 Dual Extracted for Full Benefits
We dual-extract every tincture to capture both water- and alcohol-soluble compounds — so you get everything the mushroom has to offer.

👃 Minimal Taste Disruption
Our tinctures blend easily into drinks without overpowering the flavour. Just earthy enough to remind you they’re real.

🚗 On-the-Go Friendly
Pocket-sized bottles that go wherever you do. Café table, desk drawer, or hiking trail — Shrooma travels well.

How Should You Actually Take a Tincture?

Lots of people assume the best way to take a tincture is sublingually — under the tongue — because it enters the bloodstream quickly. But here’s the thing:

🧠 Beta-glucans, one of the key compounds in functional mushrooms, are large molecules. They’re not well absorbed under the tongue — and we’re not looking for a bloodstream shortcut. What we do want is for these compounds to pass through your digestive tract, where they’re best absorbed through your intestine.

So instead of drops under the tongue, we recommend adding your tincture to a drink — something warm (but not boiling), or even better, something with healthy fats (like a nut milk latte, smoothie, or juice). This supports better absorption and makes the ritual more delicious too.

💡 Best options:

• Water
  
• Coffee or tea (not boiling!)
  
• Juice
  
• Smoothie or plant milk
  
• Anything with a bit of healthy fat (like coconut milk, nut butter, etc.)

Why UK-Grown Matters

We grow all our mushrooms right here in the UK using organic methods, so you know exactly what you’re getting (and where it came from).

• ✅ Purity: No fillers, no fluff. Just the fruiting body.
  
• ✅ Sustainability: Local growing = lower carbon footprint.
  
• ✅ Transparency: From farm to bottle, we know every step — and so do you.

Not All Tinctures Are Created Equal

Super strength 1:3 ratio — the strongest Lion’s Mane tincture in the UK.
At Shrooma, we extract our Lion’s Mane at a 1:3 ratio — that means one part mushroom to just three parts liquid. Compare that to the 1:5 or 1:10 dilutions you’ll find elsewhere and it’s clear: more mushroom = more impact.

Why it matters:
Stronger extraction means higher levels of hericenones and erinacines — compounds that support cognitive function, memory, and long-term brain health.

✔️ UK-grown
✔️ Soil Association Organic
✔️ Triple Extracted
✔️ 100% Fruiting Body

No shortcuts. No mycelium on grain. Just real-deal functional fungi.

Ready to Make Mushrooms Part of Your Ritual?

Whether you’re chasing focus, energy, or just feeling better every day — organic mushroom tinctures are one of the simplest, most effective ways to support your wellbeing.

✨ Try Shrooma’s Lion’s Mane Tincture — now available online and in the café.
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