{"title":"Capsules","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"lions-mane-capsules","title":"Lions Mane| Brain Focus| Vegan 90 Capsules","description":"\u003cp\u003eNinety vegan capsules, each holding 500 mg of lion's mane (Hericium erinaceus) extract, with no fillers or additives beyond the extract and the capsule shell. If you are looking for lion's mane in the UK in a capsule you can count rather than a powder you measure, this is the Herbastore own-label version: 90 capsules, up to 3 a day, so a pot lasts a month at the full rate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLion's mane is the shaggy white mushroom that grows in cascading spines on hardwood. We stock it in several formats; the capsule is the one with no taste and no preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCapsules are the easiest lion's mane format to compare between brands, because the label gives a fixed amount per capsule and a daily count. The points to look for on any lion's mane capsule are the milligrams per capsule, whether it is an extract or whole mushroom powder, the extract ratio, and whether the fruiting body or the mycelium was used. This listing states the first two: 500 mg of extract per capsule. The brand has not published the extract ratio or the part of the mushroom used, so we do not guess at either.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn extract means the dried mushroom has been processed, usually with hot water, alcohol or both, to concentrate what is in it, then dried back to a powder. That is different from whole mushroom powder, which is simply the dried, ground mushroom. Our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lions-mane-powder\"\u003elion's mane powder\u003c\/a\u003e is the whole fruiting body format if you want to compare the two.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA lab report image is included in the product gallery. We have not verified it ourselves, so we mention it rather than lean on it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a Herba Store UK own-label product. The capsule shell is vegan, as stated by the brand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to take it\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUp to 3 capsules a day, swallowed with water, per the brand. Most people take lion's mane in the morning, with breakfast or a first drink, though the listing gives no timing and consistency matters more than the hour. You can take all three together or spread them through the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e90 capsules per pot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e500 mg extract per capsule\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAt 3 a day the pot lasts 30 days; at 1 a day, 90 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e£19.99 works out at about 22p per capsule, or about 67p a day at the full 3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep the pot closed in a cool, dry cupboard. Capsules do not need refrigeration. This is a food supplement and should not be a substitute for a varied diet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's inside\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLion's mane mushroom extract, 500 mg per capsule\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVegan capsule shell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo fillers or additives, as stated by the brand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eLion's mane (Hericium erinaceus) is a tooth fungus: instead of gills it carries long white spines that hang like icicles. It grows on beech and oak in the wild and is now widely cultivated on sawdust. As a food it has a mild, savoury taste often compared to seafood, which is why the powder works in cooking; in a capsule you taste nothing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeople who want a set amount of lion's mane each day with no measuring and no flavour. The capsule suits a morning supplement routine, a desk drawer or a travel bag, and it is the format to pick if you have tried the powder and found it a chore to use. At 500 mg each, two gummies from our shelf roughly match one capsule, so the capsule is also the more concentrated of the two.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you would rather cook with lion's mane or set your own amount, the powder is the better choice. If you want a sweet, the gummies carry 250 mg each. If you want a labelled extract ratio and part used, the Mushroom Dispensary capsules state both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePairs well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lions-mane-powder\"\u003elion's mane powder, 100 g\u003c\/a\u003e is the whole fruiting body for cooking and drinks. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lions-mane-gummies\"\u003elion's mane gummies\u003c\/a\u003e are the sweet format at 250 mg each. For a labelled 10:1 fruiting body extract from a named grower, compare the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mushroom-dispensary-lions-mane-capsules-60\"\u003eMushroom Dispensary lion's mane capsules\u003c\/a\u003e. Every format is on the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lions-mane\"\u003elion's mane\u003c\/a\u003e shelf, within the wider \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mushrooms\"\u003emushrooms\u003c\/a\u003e department, and all capsules we stock are under \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/capsules\"\u003ecapsules\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is lion's mane?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn edible mushroom, Hericium erinaceus, recognisable by its white spines rather than gills. It is eaten fresh as a food and sold dried as a powder, extract, capsule, gummy or drink.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow many capsules are in the pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e90. At the brand's maximum of 3 a day that is a 30 day supply.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow much lion's mane is in each capsule?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e500 mg of extract. The listing does not state an extract ratio, so we cannot say how much dried mushroom that represents.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAre the capsules vegan?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, the brand lists them as vegan capsules with no fillers or additives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor what lion's mane is and how the formats differ, read our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/lions-mane-guide\"\u003elion's mane guide\u003c\/a\u003e. Our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/how-to-read-a-supplement-label\"\u003elabel guide\u003c\/a\u003e explains why extract ratio and part used matter when you compare capsules. Herbastore ships this product from the UK, with free UK shipping on orders over £40. Orders are packed by Herbastore UK, so if you are buying from more than one of our brands everything arrives together.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mushroo Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42416096510133,"sku":"","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0445\/9964\/0229\/files\/hs-lions-mane-capsules-01-main.jpg?v=1794244822"},{"product_id":"cbd-capsules","title":"CBD Capsules | Strong |30 x 20mg","description":"\u003cp\u003eThirty CBD capsules, each holding 20 mg of CBD extract, which is 600 mg of CBD in the tub. The brand lists no fillers or additives and the capsules are made in the UK. Capsules are the format for anyone who wants the same amount every time with no dropper to count and none of the earthy taste of hemp oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCBD is not THC and has no psychoactive effect. One capsule a day, swallowed with water, is the brand's direction, which makes a tub of 30 a calendar month.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA CBD capsule is CBD extract sealed inside a capsule shell. Where an oil asks you to count drops under the tongue, a capsule is swallowed whole, so you get exactly 20 mg each time and taste nothing. The trade-off is that you cannot take less than one capsule, so there is no working up in 5 mg steps the way the oil allows.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 600 mg total in the tub sits between our two oils (1000 mg and 2000 mg per bottle) and the gummies (300 mg per pack), and it is the simplest of the four to count: one capsule, 20 mg, done. The listing does not state whether the extract is full spectrum or isolate, so we do not say.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCapsules also travel well. There is no glass, no dropper and nothing to leak in a bag, which is one of the two reasons people switch to them from oil. The other is taste: hemp oil is earthy, and some people never get used to it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a Herba Store UK own-label product, made in the UK according to the listing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to take it\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne capsule a day with a glass of water, per the brand. Most people attach it to an existing habit, such as a morning coffee or an evening meal, because consistency is easier than timing. The listing does not specify with or without food.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30 capsules per tub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e20 mg CBD per capsule, 600 mg per tub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAt one a day, a 30 day supply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e£21.99 works out at about 73p a capsule\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep the tub closed in a cool, dry cupboard. Capsules do not need refrigeration and are not sensitive to light the way an oil can be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's inside\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCBD extract, 20 mg per capsule\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e600 mg CBD per tub of 30\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo fillers or additives, as stated by the brand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eCBD (cannabidiol) is one of the compounds found in hemp (Cannabis sativa L.). Here it comes as an extract, which means the plant material has been processed to concentrate the CBD, then measured into each capsule. The brand does not publish the capsule shell material, so if you need to know whether it is vegetable cellulose or gelatine, ask us before ordering and we will check with the maker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeople who want a fixed daily amount of CBD with no measuring, no taste and no bottle to carry. It suits a morning routine alongside other supplements, and it suits anyone who has tried CBD oil and found the taste off-putting. The 20 mg amount is higher per piece than a gummy (10 mg) and the same as about 4 drops of the 10% oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you want to adjust your amount gradually, the oil is the better format. If you want a lower fixed amount, or something you can chew, the gummies carry 10 mg each.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePairs well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cbd-oil\"\u003e1000 mg full spectrum CBD oil\u003c\/a\u003e lets you adjust by the drop when a fixed capsule is too blunt. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cbd-gummies\"\u003evegan CBD gummies\u003c\/a\u003e are the lower fixed amount at 10 mg each. For a topical rather than something swallowed, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cbd-balm\"\u003eCBD balm with lavender\u003c\/a\u003e is the only skin product on the shelf. Browse all of them under \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cbd-products\"\u003eCBD products\u003c\/a\u003e, and every capsule we stock, mushrooms and herbs included, under \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/capsules\"\u003ecapsules\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow much CBD is in one capsule?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e20 mg. The tub of 30 holds 600 mg in total.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow many CBD capsules a day?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe brand says one capsule a day with water. The tub lasts a month at that rate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere are they made?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the UK, according to the listing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo they taste of anything?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The point of the capsule is to avoid the earthy taste of hemp oil. You swallow it whole with water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur guide \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/cbd-formats-compared\"\u003eCBD formats compared\u003c\/a\u003e explains why a capsule, an oil and a gummy with the same milligram figure are not always interchangeable, and which to choose for which routine. Herbastore ships this product from the UK, with free UK shipping on orders over £40. Orders are packed by Herbastore UK, so if you are buying from more than one of our brands everything arrives together.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hempa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42832682778805,"sku":"","price":21.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0445\/9964\/0229\/files\/hs-cbd-capsules-01-main.jpg?v=1794245014"},{"product_id":"reishi","title":"REISHI mushroom | Menopause Support","description":"\u003cp\u003eNinety vegan capsules of reishi (Ganoderma lucidum) extract at 500 mg each, with no fillers, made in the UK according to the brand. Reishi is the glossy red-brown bracket mushroom that is too woody to eat, so nearly every reishi mushroom supplement is an extract, and this is the capsule format: swallow with water, up to 3 a day, nothing to taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt the full 3 a day a pot lasts a month; at 1 a day it lasts three. It is a Herbastore own-label product and one of the four single-species mushrooms on our capsule shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eReishi grows as a hard, lacquered shelf on hardwood stumps and has been cultivated on logs and sawdust for decades, so most of what reaches supplements is farmed rather than wild. The fruiting body is dried, broken up and extracted with hot water, alcohol or both, then the extract is dried to a powder and filled into capsules.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe label points that let you compare one reishi against another are the milligrams per capsule, whether it is extract or whole powder, the extract ratio, and the part used. This listing gives the first two: 500 mg of extract. The brand has not published a ratio or stated fruiting body against mycelium, so we leave those out rather than assume.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you prefer a drink, reishi can be simmered from slices as a tea, but it is strongly bitter. Nobody orders a second cup for the flavour, which is why most people pick a capsule, or the alcohol tincture that you can stir into something stronger.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA lab report image is in the product gallery; we have not verified it. This is a food supplement and should not be a substitute for a varied diet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to take it\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUp to 3 capsules a day with water, per the brand. Reishi is traditionally taken in the evening, which makes it easy to attach to a routine you already have, such as the last drink of the day. You can take all three at once or spread them out; the listing does not specify with or without food.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e90 capsules per pot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e500 mg extract per capsule\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30 days at 3 a day, 90 days at 1 a day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e£19.99 works out at about 22p per capsule, or about 67p a day at 3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eStore closed in a cool, dry cupboard. No refrigeration needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's inside\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReishi mushroom extract, 500 mg per capsule\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVegan capsule shell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo fillers, as stated by the brand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eReishi (Ganoderma lucidum, sometimes labelled Ganoderma lingzhi) is a polypore: the underside carries tiny pores rather than gills, and the top has a varnished look as if it had been lacquered. It is known as lingzhi in China and mannentake in Japan. It is one of the most bitter mushrooms used in supplements, which is one reason the capsule is the common format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeople who want reishi as part of an evening wind-down without the bitter taste of the tea. The capsule suits a bedside routine or a kitchen cupboard, and it is the format to choose if you want a set amount each day with no preparation. It is also the usual starting point for someone who has read about reishi and wants to try it without committing to a tincture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you want a labelled extract ratio and a named grower, the Mushroom Dispensary reishi capsules state a 10:1 fruiting body extract grown in Finland. If you want several mushrooms at once, the six mushroom complex includes reishi as one sixth of each capsule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePairs well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a labelled 10:1 fruiting body extract, compare the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mushroom-dispensary-reishi-capsules-60\"\u003eMushroom Dispensary reishi capsules\u003c\/a\u003e, or their \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mushroom-dispensary-reishi-tincture-30ml\"\u003ereishi tincture\u003c\/a\u003e if you prefer drops. For a blend that includes reishi alongside five other mushrooms, see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/medicinal-mushrooms\"\u003esix mushroom complex\u003c\/a\u003e. Browse the whole \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mushrooms\"\u003emushrooms\u003c\/a\u003e department or stay with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/capsules\"\u003ecapsules\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat does reishi mushroom do?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eReishi is a bracket mushroom used in East Asia for a very long time, taken today as a supplement in extract form. Its effects are a matter of personal experience and we make no health claims for it. People most often take it in the evening.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow many capsules in the pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e90, which is 30 days at the brand's maximum of 3 a day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs it extract or whole mushroom powder?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe brand describes it as reishi mushroom extract at 500 mg per capsule. The extract ratio is not published.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere is it made?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe UK, according to the listing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead what reishi is, how it grows and how it is extracted in our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/reishi-guide\"\u003ereishi guide\u003c\/a\u003e. Herbastore ships this product from the UK, with free UK shipping on orders over £40. Orders are packed by Herbastore UK, so if you are buying from more than one of our brands everything arrives together.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mushroo Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42848607338677,"sku":"","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0445\/9964\/0229\/files\/hs-reishi-01-main.jpg?v=1794244822"},{"product_id":"chaga","title":"CHAGA mushroom | Gut and Immunity Support","description":"\u003cp\u003eNinety vegan capsules of chaga (Inonotus obliquus) extract at 500 mg each, with no fillers. The brand describes the product as organic and vegan. Chaga mushroom is not a typical mushroom at all: it is the hard, black, charcoal-like growth found on living birch trees, with a rust-orange interior, and it is nearly always ground and extracted rather than eaten. This is the capsule format.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUp to 3 capsules a day, swallowed with water. A pot is a month at that rate. It is a Herbastore own-label product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eChaga has traditionally been broken into chunks and simmered for a long time as a dark tea in Russia and northern Scandinavia. The capsule version skips the simmering: the conk is dried, ground and extracted, then the extract is dried and filled into capsules. The taste when brewed is mild, slightly earthy with a hint of vanilla; in a capsule you will not taste it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen comparing chaga products, look for whether it is wild harvested or cultivated, extract or whole powder, and the milligrams per capsule. This listing states extract at 500 mg. The harvest source and the extract ratio are not given by the brand, so we do not claim them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChaga is slow growing and only forms on living birch, which is why it is one of the pricier mushrooms by weight and why most brands sell it as an extract rather than loose chunks. The part used is the sclerotium, the dense mass that pushes out through the bark, rather than a cap and stem.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA lab report image is in the product gallery; we have not verified it. This is a food supplement and should not be a substitute for a varied diet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to take it\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUp to 3 capsules a day with water, per the brand. The listing gives no time of day and no instruction about food, so attach it to whatever you already do daily. Three at breakfast is the common approach because it is the easiest to remember.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e90 capsules per pot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e500 mg extract per capsule\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30 days at 3 a day, 90 days at 1 a day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e£19.99 works out at about 22p per capsule, or about 67p a day at 3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eStore closed in a cool, dry cupboard away from direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's inside\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChaga mushroom extract, 500 mg per capsule\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVegan capsule shell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo fillers, as stated by the brand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrganic, as stated by the brand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eChaga (Inonotus obliquus) is a fungus that grows on birch (Betula species). What is harvested is the sterile conk, or sclerotium, a dense black mass with a cracked surface and a golden-brown interior. It is not the mushroom's fruiting body, which is rarely seen. Chaga has a long history of use as a brewed drink across the birch forests of the northern hemisphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeople who want chaga without a long simmer on the hob. The capsule suits anyone who likes the idea of the birch fungus but not the time it takes to brew, and it fits a morning supplement routine alongside lion's mane or reishi. It is also the format for travel, where a bag of chaga chunks is impractical.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you want a labelled extract ratio and a named grower, the Mushroom Dispensary chaga capsules state a 10:1 sclerotium extract grown in Finland. If you want chaga as one of several mushrooms, the six mushroom complex includes it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePairs well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompare the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mushroom-dispensary-chaga-capsules-60\"\u003eMushroom Dispensary chaga capsules\u003c\/a\u003e, a labelled 10:1 extract of the sclerotium. Chaga is one of the six mushrooms in the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/medicinal-mushrooms\"\u003emushroom complex\u003c\/a\u003e, and sits alongside our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/reishi\"\u003ereishi capsules\u003c\/a\u003e as the other woody, non-culinary species. Browse the whole \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mushrooms\"\u003emushrooms\u003c\/a\u003e department or every capsule we stock under \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/capsules\"\u003ecapsules\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is chaga?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA fungus that grows on birch trees as a hard black mass with an orange-brown inside. It is dried and either brewed as a tea or extracted for capsules. Read more in our chaga guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs chaga a mushroom?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a fungus, but what is harvested is the sterile conk that grows on birch, not a cap and stem. People call it a mushroom for convenience.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow much chaga is in each capsule?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e500 mg of extract. The brand does not publish the extract ratio.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow many a day?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUp to 3, per the brand. The pot of 90 is 30 days at that rate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/chaga-guide\"\u003echaga guide\u003c\/a\u003e covers where it grows, how it is harvested and how the tea and capsule formats differ. Herbastore ships this product from the UK, with free UK shipping on orders over £40. Orders are packed by Herbastore UK, so if you are buying from more than one of our brands everything arrives together.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mushroo Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42848607830197,"sku":"","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0445\/9964\/0229\/files\/hs-chaga-01-main.jpg?v=1794244822"},{"product_id":"cordyceps","title":"CORDYCEPS Mushrooms | Energy | Chest and Lungs Support","description":"\u003cp\u003eNinety vegan capsules of cordyceps extract at 500 mg each, with no fillers or additives according to the brand, which describes the contents as 100% pure cordyceps extract. If you want a cordyceps supplement in a counted capsule rather than a powder, this is the Herbastore own-label version: up to 3 a day, a month per pot at that rate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCordyceps is a genus of fungi rather than a single mushroom. In supplements the usual species are Cordyceps militaris, which is cultivated and produces orange finger-like fruiting bodies, or cultivated Cordyceps sinensis mycelium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCordyceps supplements are made from cultivated fungus rather than the wild insect-parasitising species found on the Tibetan plateau, which is scarce and extremely expensive. The cultivated material is dried, ground and extracted, then the extract is dried to a powder and filled into capsules.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe label points to compare between cordyceps products are the species, whether it is fruiting body or mycelium, extract or whole powder, and the milligrams per capsule. This listing gives extract at 500 mg. The brand has not published the species or the part used, so we do not name them. If that detail matters to you, the Mushroom Dispensary cordyceps capsules state Cordyceps militaris fruiting body at a 10:1 ratio.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCordyceps also appears in our six mushroom complex, where it is one sixth of each capsule alongside chaga, lion's mane, reishi, shiitake and maitake.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA lab report image is in the product gallery; we have not verified it. This is a food supplement and should not be a substitute for a varied diet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to take it\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUp to 3 capsules a day with water, per the brand. Cordyceps is traditionally taken earlier in the day rather than last thing at night, so breakfast or before a morning workout is the usual slot. The listing does not specify with or without food.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e90 capsules per pot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e500 mg extract per capsule\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30 days at 3 a day, 90 days at 1 a day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e£19.99 works out at about 22p per capsule, or about 67p a day at 3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eStore closed in a cool, dry cupboard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's inside\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCordyceps extract, 500 mg per capsule\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVegan capsule shell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo fillers or additives, as stated by the brand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eCordyceps is a genus of ascomycete fungi. Cordyceps militaris grows slender orange fruiting bodies and is farmed on grain or soy substrates; Cordyceps sinensis (now Ophiocordyceps sinensis) is the wild species that grows from caterpillars in high Asian grasslands, and its cultivated form is mycelium grown in tanks. The brand does not state which species or part is used here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeople who want cordyceps as part of a morning or pre-workout routine in a capsule they can count. It suits a gym bag, a kitchen cupboard or a desk drawer, and it is the format for anyone who has tried a cordyceps powder and found it fiddly. Because it is traditionally taken earlier in the day, it pairs naturally with a morning coffee or mushroom coffee.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you want species and part used on the label, see the Mushroom Dispensary version. If you want breadth rather than one species, the six mushroom complex includes cordyceps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePairs well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mushroom-dispensary-cordyceps-capsules-60\"\u003eMushroom Dispensary cordyceps capsules\u003c\/a\u003e state Cordyceps militaris fruiting body at 10:1. Cordyceps is one sixth of the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/medicinal-mushrooms\"\u003esix mushroom complex\u003c\/a\u003e. Many people take it alongside \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lions-mane-capsules\"\u003elion's mane capsules\u003c\/a\u003e in the morning. Browse the whole \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mushrooms\"\u003emushrooms\u003c\/a\u003e department or every capsule under \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/capsules\"\u003ecapsules\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is cordyceps?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA genus of fungi. The species used in supplements are cultivated Cordyceps militaris, which produces orange finger-shaped fruiting bodies, or cultivated Cordyceps sinensis mycelium. This listing does not state which.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I take cordyceps?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTraditionally earlier in the day rather than at night. The brand gives no specific time; breakfast or before exercise is the usual choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow much is in each capsule?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e500 mg of extract. The extract ratio is not published.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAre the capsules vegan?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, listed as vegan capsules with no fillers or additives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/how-to-read-a-supplement-label\"\u003elabel guide\u003c\/a\u003e explains species names, extract ratios and parts used, which are the three things to check on any cordyceps label. Herbastore ships this product from the UK, with free UK shipping on orders over £40. Orders are packed by Herbastore UK, so if you are buying from more than one of our brands everything arrives together.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mushroo Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42849769160885,"sku":"","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0445\/9964\/0229\/files\/hs-cordyceps-01-main.jpg?v=1794244822"},{"product_id":"medicinal-mushrooms","title":"Mushroom Complex | 6 Mushrooms Blend | Medicinal | Vitality \u0026 Digestion","description":"\u003cp\u003eNinety vegan capsules containing equal amounts of six mushrooms: chaga, cordyceps, lion's mane, reishi, shiitake and maitake. The brand lists the mushroom complex as organic certified and free from additives and preservatives. It is available as a single pot or a twin pack, and it is the one product on our shelf that gives you six species in a single capsule.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA blend is the simplest way to take several mushrooms at once. The trade-off is that each mushroom is present in a smaller amount than in a single-species capsule, which is worth understanding before you compare prices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA six-way blend is for people who want breadth rather than a measured amount of one mushroom. The brand gives the proportions, equal parts, but not the milligrams per capsule, so you can work out that each mushroom is one sixth of the capsule contents without knowing how many milligrams that is. We have asked the brand for the capsule weight and will add it when we have it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFour of the six are the same species we sell singly: chaga, cordyceps, lion's mane and reishi, each at 500 mg of extract per capsule in their own pots. The other two, shiitake and maitake, are common edible mushrooms that you may already cook with. Shiitake (Lentinula edodes) is the brown-capped mushroom in most Asian cooking; maitake (Grifola frondosa), also called hen of the woods, grows in frilled clusters at the base of oaks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe brand gives two daily rates, 4 or 6 capsules, which change the cost per day and the days per pot considerably. Decide which you intend to follow before comparing it with the single-species pots. The brand's original description refers to customer experiences; we have not verified those and do not repeat them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a Herba Store UK own-label product. It is a food supplement and should not be a substitute for a varied diet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to take it\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe brand gives two rates: 4 capsules a day (or half a teaspoon of the loose contents), or 6 capsules a day (or a full teaspoon). Split the dose through the day or take it all at once, with or without food. The capsules can be opened and the contents stirred into a drink or food if you prefer, which is why the teaspoon measures are given.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle pack: 90 capsules, £19.99\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwin pack: 2 x 90 capsules, £38.98 (£19.49 a pot)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAt 4 a day a pot lasts about 22 days, roughly 89p a day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAt 6 a day a pot lasts about 15 days, roughly £1.33 a day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbout 22p per capsule either way\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eStore closed in a cool, dry cupboard. If you open capsules to use the contents loose, do it as you go rather than in advance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's inside\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChaga (Inonotus obliquus), one sixth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCordyceps, one sixth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLion's mane (Hericium erinaceus), one sixth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReishi (Ganoderma lucidum), one sixth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShiitake (Lentinula edodes), one sixth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaitake (Grifola frondosa), one sixth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVegan capsule shell; organic certified and free from additives and preservatives, as stated by the brand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eChaga is the black birch conk; cordyceps the orange cultivated fungus; lion's mane the white spined mushroom; reishi the lacquered bracket; shiitake and maitake the two culinary species. The brand does not state whether each is an extract or whole powder, or which part of each is used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeople who want to try several mushrooms before committing to one, or who like the idea of a broad daily blend rather than a single species. It suits a morning supplement routine and anyone who has a cupboard full of single pots and would rather have one. The twin pack is for households where two people take it, or for anyone following the 6 a day rate, which gets through a pot in a fortnight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you want one species in a measured amount, the single-species capsules state the milligrams. If you want labelled extract ratios, the Mushroom Dispensary range publishes 10:1 on every pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePairs well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe single-species pots show what each mushroom looks like on its own: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lions-mane-capsules\"\u003elion's mane capsules\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/reishi\"\u003ereishi capsules\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/chaga\"\u003echaga capsules\u003c\/a\u003e are each 500 mg of extract. For a blend with a labelled ratio there is no equivalent on our shelf, but the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mushroom-dispensary-lions-mane-capsules-60\"\u003eMushroom Dispensary capsules\u003c\/a\u003e state 10:1 for each species. Browse the whole \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mushrooms\"\u003emushrooms\u003c\/a\u003e department or every capsule under \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/capsules\"\u003ecapsules\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich mushrooms are in it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eChaga, cordyceps, lion's mane, reishi, shiitake and maitake, in equal amounts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow much of each mushroom is in a capsule?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe brand states that the six mushrooms are in equal parts, one sixth each. It has not published the capsule weight, so we cannot give milligrams.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow many do I take?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe brand lists 4 a day or 6 a day, split or all at once, with or without food.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs it vegan?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, vegan capsules, and the brand lists it as organic certified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/how-to-read-a-supplement-label\"\u003elabel guide\u003c\/a\u003e explains what to look for when a blend does not state amounts per ingredient, and how to compare it with single-species pots. Herbastore ships this product from the UK, with free UK shipping on orders over £40. Orders are packed by Herbastore UK, so if you are buying from more than one of our brands everything arrives together.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mushroo Shop","offers":[{"title":"Single Pack 90 Capsules","offer_id":42874254393525,"sku":"","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Twin Pack 2x 90 Capsules","offer_id":42874254426293,"sku":"","price":38.98,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0445\/9964\/0229\/files\/hs-medicinal-mushrooms-01-main.jpg?v=1794244822"},{"product_id":"ashwagandha","title":"ASHWAGANDHA | Calm | Relaxation | Sleep","description":"\u003cp\u003eSixty vegan capsules of organic ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) root powder, 980 mg per two-capsule serving as printed on the back label. The brand lists no fillers, additives or artificial ingredients, and the capsules as vegan and gluten free. If you are looking for ashwagandha in the UK as a straightforward daily capsule, this is the Herbastore Selects own-label version: two a day with water, so a pot is exactly a month.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAshwagandha is a shrub whose root is the part normally used in supplements. This is the capsule format; the same range also includes gummies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAshwagandha (Withania somnifera) is a small evergreen shrub grown mainly in India, where it has been used in Ayurvedic tradition for a very long time. The root is dug, dried and either ground to a powder or extracted and concentrated. In a capsule you get a fixed amount with no taste, which matters here because ashwagandha powder is notably bitter and smells of horse, which is roughly what the Sanskrit name means.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLabels to compare between ashwagandha brands are the milligrams per capsule, whether the root or the leaf is used, and whether it is a plain powder or a concentrated extract with a ratio and a withanolide percentage. This one is organic root powder, 980 mg per two capsules (490 mg each), not a concentrated extract, so there is no ratio or withanolide figure to quote.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSixty capsules at two a day is exactly a month, which makes the cost per day easy to work out: about 57p. The brand also mentions 1 to 2 a day as a range, which would stretch the pot to two months at the lower rate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a Herbastore Selects own-label product. It is a food supplement and should not be a substitute for a varied diet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to take it\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwo capsules a day with a drink of water, per the label. The listing does not specify a time of day or whether to take them with food. Many people take ashwagandha in the evening, others split one morning and one evening; pick the slot you will remember and keep to it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60 capsules per pot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e490 mg per capsule, 980 mg per two-capsule serving, as printed on the label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAt 2 a day, a 30 day supply; at 1 a day, 60 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e£16.99 works out at about 28p per capsule, or about 57p a day at 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eStore closed in a cool, dry cupboard. No refrigeration needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's inside\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrganic ashwagandha root powder (Withania somnifera), 980 mg per 2 capsules\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVegan HPMC capsule shell (hypromellose)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo fillers, additives or artificial ingredients, per the label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGluten free, per the label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWithania somnifera is a member of the nightshade family with small orange-red berries and a long, pale taproot. The root is the part traditionally used and the part most supplements are made from; some products use the leaf as well. The label here states root.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeople who want a daily ashwagandha routine in a measured capsule with no taste. It suits an evening wind-down, a morning supplement line-up, or anyone who has tried the powder and could not get past the flavour. Two capsules a day is simple enough to keep up for the month the pot lasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you want a chewable, the ashwagandha gummies from the same range are the alternative. If you want ashwagandha as part of a combined evening formula, the Somniveve capsules include it alongside L-theanine, magnesium L-threonate and 5-HTP.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePairs well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ashwagandha-gummies\"\u003eashwagandha gummies\u003c\/a\u003e are the chewable version from the same range. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/somniveve-formula-capsules-60\"\u003eSomniveve formula capsules\u003c\/a\u003e combine ashwagandha extract with three other evening ingredients. People who take ashwagandha in the morning often pair it with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/shilajit\"\u003eshilajit resin\u003c\/a\u003e, the other Ayurvedic staple on our shelf. See the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/herbal-supplements\"\u003eherbal supplements\u003c\/a\u003e shelf, every capsule under \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/capsules\"\u003ecapsules\u003c\/a\u003e, and the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/uk-supplements\"\u003enew supplements\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is ashwagandha?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA shrub, Withania somnifera, whose root has been used in Ayurvedic tradition for centuries. Today it is sold as a food supplement in powder, capsule and gummy form. Our ashwagandha guide covers it in full.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the best time to take ashwagandha?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe label does not specify. People commonly take it in the evening or split the two capsules between morning and evening. Consistency matters more than the hour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow much ashwagandha per day?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe label says 2 capsules a day, which is 980 mg of organic root powder. It also mentions 1 to 2 a day as a range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs it organic and vegan?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, according to the label: organic root powder in vegan HPMC capsules, gluten free, with no fillers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead our guide \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/what-is-ashwagandha\"\u003ewhat is ashwagandha and how do people take it\u003c\/a\u003e for the plant, the formats and what to look for on a label. Herbastore ships this product from the UK, with free UK shipping on orders over £40. Orders are packed by Herbastore UK, so if you are buying from more than one of our brands everything arrives together.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Herbastore Selects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54994459525500,"sku":"","price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0445\/9964\/0229\/files\/hs-ashwagandha-01-main.jpg?v=1794244882"},{"product_id":"turkey-tail","title":"Turkey Tail Mushroom | Immunity Support","description":"\u003cp\u003eCapsules of 100% turkey tail (Trametes versicolor) mushroom powder in vegan cellulose shells, at 500 mg per capsule as shown on the pack. The brand lists the product as organic, lab tested and manufactured in the UK from a supplier approved under UK novel food rules. If you are looking for turkey tail mushroom in the UK as a whole powder rather than an extract, this is the Herbastore own-label version.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTurkey tail is the striped, fan-shaped bracket fungus common on dead wood across the UK. It is too tough to eat, so it is dried and ground. This is whole powder, not a concentrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTurkey tail is probably the most common bracket fungus in British woods: thin, leathery fans in bands of brown, grey, blue and cream on fallen logs, which is where the name comes from. For supplements it is cultivated, dried and ground. This product is whole mushroom powder, which means the 500 mg per capsule is dried mushroom rather than a concentrated extract.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat distinction matters when you compare labels. Whole powder and extract are not directly comparable by milligrams: 500 mg of a 10:1 extract represents about 5000 mg of dried mushroom, while 500 mg of whole powder is 500 mg of dried mushroom. Neither is better by definition; they are different products, and the Mushroom Dispensary turkey tail capsules are the extract version if you want to compare.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTurkey tail supplements in the UK fall under novel food rules. The brand states that its supplier is approved, and we repeat that as the brand's statement. The brand's original description discusses health topics at length; we do not repeat them here.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a food supplement and should not be a substitute for a varied diet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to take it\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e3 capsules a day with a drink of water, close to a meal, per the brand. The pack holds 90 capsules, so at 3 a day it is a 30 day supply. Most people take all three with the same meal to keep it simple.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e500 mg whole mushroom powder per capsule, as shown on the pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 a day with a meal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e90 capsules per pack, a 30 day supply at 3 a day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e£19.99 per pack, about 22p a capsule\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eStore closed in a cool, dry cupboard away from sunlight, as the pack directs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's inside\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% turkey tail mushroom powder, 500 mg per capsule\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHPMC cellulose vegan capsule shell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e90 capsules per pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrganic (Soil Association symbol on the pack) and lab tested, as stated by the brand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufactured in the UK, as stated by the brand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eTurkey tail (Trametes versicolor) is a polypore with a pored underside and a velvety, multicoloured upper surface. It grows in overlapping tiers on dead hardwood. It is well known as a source of polysaccharides, which is the general class of long-chain sugars found in all mushroom cell walls; we note the chemistry without making claims about it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeople who want turkey tail as a whole mushroom powder rather than an extract, in a capsule taken with meals. It suits anyone who has read about the mushroom and wants a straightforward UK-made version, and anyone who prefers to know that what is in the capsule is simply the dried mushroom. Taken with breakfast or dinner, three capsules is a quick routine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you want a concentrated extract with a labelled ratio, the Mushroom Dispensary capsules and tincture are the alternative. If you want turkey tail alongside other species, none of our blends includes it; the six mushroom complex covers chaga, cordyceps, lion's mane, reishi, shiitake and maitake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePairs well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mushroom-dispensary-turkey-tail-capsules-60\"\u003eMushroom Dispensary turkey tail capsules\u003c\/a\u003e are the 10:1 extract version, and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mushroom-dispensary-turkey-tail-tincture-30ml\"\u003eturkey tail tincture\u003c\/a\u003e the liquid one. People who take turkey tail often take \u003ca href=\"\/products\/reishi\"\u003ereishi capsules\u003c\/a\u003e too, the other bracket mushroom on the shelf. Browse the whole \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mushrooms\"\u003emushrooms\u003c\/a\u003e department or every capsule under \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/capsules\"\u003ecapsules\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is turkey tail mushroom?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTrametes versicolor, a thin, banded bracket fungus that grows on dead wood across the UK and much of the world. It is too tough to eat and is dried and ground or extracted for supplements.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs this an extract?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The brand states 100% turkey tail mushroom powder in cellulose capsules, at 500 mg per capsule.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I take turkey tail?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e3 capsules a day with water, close to a meal, per the brand. A pack of 90 lasts 30 days at that rate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs it made in the UK?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, according to the brand, from a supplier approved under UK novel food rules.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/how-to-read-a-supplement-label\"\u003elabel guide\u003c\/a\u003e explains the difference between whole powder and extract and why the two are not comparable milligram for milligram. Herbastore ships this product from the UK, with free UK shipping on orders over £40. Orders are packed by Herbastore UK, so if you are buying from more than one of our brands everything arrives together.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mushroo Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55657880912252,"sku":null,"price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0445\/9964\/0229\/files\/hs-turkey-tail-01-main.jpg?v=1794244882"},{"product_id":"mushroom-dispensary-lions-mane-capsules-60","title":"Lion's Mane Capsules, 60","description":"\u003cp\u003eLion's mane is the shaggy white mushroom that grows in cascading spines on hardwood. Mushroom Dispensary fills these capsules with a concentrated dual extract of the fruiting body: each two-capsule serving is 1,000 mg of 10:1 extract, equal to about 10,000 mg of dried mushroom. If you want a lion's mane supplement with the extract ratio and the part used printed on the label, this is the one on our shelf that states both.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSixty vegan HPMC capsules, 30 servings, in an amber glass bottle. Grown in Finland, bottled in Sheffield.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 10:1 extract means ten parts of dried mushroom went into making one part of extract. So the 1,000 mg in a two-capsule serving represents about 10,000 mg of dried mushroom, which is the figure the brand prints. That is the number to use when comparing with a whole powder capsule, where 500 mg is simply 500 mg of dried mushroom.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDual extraction means the dried fruiting body is extracted first in hot water and then in ethanol, and the two extracts are combined and dried back to a powder. Water pulls out one set of compounds and alcohol another, which is why most serious extract brands do both. The brand uses the fruiting body only, never mycelium grown on grain, and says so on every product.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese are capsules, not pressed tablets. The HPMC shell is plant cellulose, so there is no gelatine, and the brand lists no grain, starch or filler inside. The bottle is amber glass, which keeps light off the contents and is recyclable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMushroom Dispensary is a UK mushroom extract brand. Its mushrooms are cultivated in Finland and the extracts are bottled in Sheffield. Every product is a dual extract, made with hot water and then ethanol, from the fruiting body only, never mycelium grown on grain. Capsules are plant-based HPMC with no gelatine, grain, starch or filler, and everything is sealed in recyclable amber glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to take it\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwo capsules a day with water. The brand puts no condition on food, so take them with a meal or without, whichever you will remember. Capsules can be opened and the contents stirred into a drink if you prefer, though the extract is bitter. Most people take lion's mane in the morning, though the brand's view is that taking it consistently matters more than the exact time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60 vegan HPMC capsules per bottle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1,000 mg of 10:1 extract per two-capsule serving, equal to about 10,000 mg of dried mushroom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30 servings, so about a month at the recommended serving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmber glass bottle; store closed in a cool, dry cupboard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e£19.99 works out at about 67p a serving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a food supplement and not a substitute for a varied diet or a healthy lifestyle. Do not exceed the recommended daily intake. Keep out of reach of children. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or under medical care, speak to your GP or pharmacist before use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's inside\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLion's mane (Hericium erinaceus) fruiting body, 10:1 dual extract, 500 mg per capsule\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHPMC (plant cellulose) capsule shell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo gelatine, grain, starch or filler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eHericium erinaceus is a tooth fungus that grows on beech and oak, with long white spines rather than gills. The fruiting body is the mushroom itself, the part you would eat if it were fresh; mycelium is the root-like network that some brands grow on grain and grind up with the grain. Only the fruiting body is used here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeople who want a lion's mane supplement they can compare on paper: ratio stated, part used stated, grower named. It suits a morning supplement routine, a desk drawer or a gym bag, and it is the capsule to choose if you have been taking a whole powder capsule and want to understand what a concentrated extract looks like by the numbers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you would rather not swallow capsules, the same brand's lion's mane tincture is the liquid version of the same extract. If you want lion's mane in a drink, our mushroom coffees carry it in instant form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePairs well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mushroom-dispensary-lions-mane-tincture-30ml\"\u003eMushroom Dispensary lion's mane tincture\u003c\/a\u003e is the same dual extract as 1 ml drops. Compare it with our own-label \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lions-mane-capsules\"\u003elion's mane capsules\u003c\/a\u003e at 500 mg of extract with no stated ratio. For a second mushroom from the same grower, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mushroom-dispensary-reishi-capsules-60\"\u003eMushroom Dispensary reishi capsules\u003c\/a\u003e are the evening counterpart. See every format under \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lions-mane\"\u003elion's mane\u003c\/a\u003e, the wider \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mushrooms\"\u003emushrooms\u003c\/a\u003e department, and all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/capsules\"\u003ecapsules\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is lion's mane?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn edible mushroom, Hericium erinaceus, with white spines instead of gills. It is sold dried as powder, extract, capsules, gummies and drinks. Our lion's mane guide covers it in full.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat does 10:1 extract mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTen parts of dried mushroom were used to make one part of extract. The 1,000 mg two-capsule serving represents about 10,000 mg of dried lion's mane.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs it fruiting body or mycelium?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFruiting body only, according to the brand, never mycelium grown on grain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere is it made?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe mushrooms are cultivated in Finland and the capsules are filled and bottled in Sheffield.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/lions-mane-guide\"\u003elion's mane guide\u003c\/a\u003e for the mushroom and its formats, and the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/how-to-read-a-supplement-label\"\u003elabel guide\u003c\/a\u003e for what ratio and part used mean when you compare capsules. Herbastore ships this product from the UK, with free UK shipping on orders over £40. Orders are packed by Herbastore UK, so if you are buying from more than one of our brands everything arrives together.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mushroom Dispensary","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58172116074876,"sku":null,"price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0445\/9964\/0229\/files\/md-lions-mane-capsules-60-packshot-v2.png?v=1794234436"},{"product_id":"mushroom-dispensary-reishi-capsules-60","title":"Reishi Capsules, 60","description":"\u003cp\u003eReishi is the glossy, red-brown shelf mushroom with a lacquered look. This bottle holds a concentrated dual extract of the fruiting body in plant-based capsules: each two-capsule serving is 1,000 mg of 10:1 extract, equal to about 10,000 mg of dried mushroom. For reishi mushroom in the UK with the ratio and the part used on the label, this is the capsule that states both.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSixty vegan HPMC capsules, 30 servings, amber glass. Grown in Finland, bottled in Sheffield. Reishi is traditionally taken in the evening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 10:1 extract means ten parts of dried mushroom went into making one part of extract. So the 1,000 mg in a two-capsule serving represents about 10,000 mg of dried mushroom, which is the figure the brand prints. That is the number to use when comparing with a whole powder capsule, where 500 mg is simply 500 mg of dried mushroom.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReishi (Ganoderma lucidum) is far too woody and bitter to eat, so it is only ever taken as an extract or a long-simmered tea. The dual extraction here uses hot water and then ethanol on the fruiting body only, never mycelium grown on grain, and the combined extract is dried to a powder and filled into HPMC capsules. In a capsule you avoid the bitterness entirely.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe brand's view is that reishi is traditionally an evening mushroom, which makes it easy to attach to a routine you already have, such as the last drink of the day or brushing your teeth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMushroom Dispensary is a UK mushroom extract brand. Its mushrooms are cultivated in Finland and the extracts are bottled in Sheffield. Every product is a dual extract, made with hot water and then ethanol, from the fruiting body only, never mycelium grown on grain. Capsules are plant-based HPMC with no gelatine, grain, starch or filler, and everything is sealed in recyclable amber glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to take it\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwo capsules a day with water. The brand puts no condition on food, so take them with a meal or without, whichever you will remember. Capsules can be opened and the contents stirred into a drink if you prefer, though the extract is bitter. The brand suggests the evening, following tradition, but the time is yours to choose.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60 vegan HPMC capsules per bottle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1,000 mg of 10:1 extract per two-capsule serving, equal to about 10,000 mg of dried mushroom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30 servings, so about a month at the recommended serving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmber glass bottle; store closed in a cool, dry cupboard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e£19.99 works out at about 67p a serving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a food supplement and not a substitute for a varied diet or a healthy lifestyle. Do not exceed the recommended daily intake. Keep out of reach of children. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or under medical care, speak to your GP or pharmacist before use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's inside\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReishi (Ganoderma lucidum) fruiting body, 10:1 dual extract, 500 mg per capsule\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHPMC (plant cellulose) capsule shell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo gelatine, grain, starch or filler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eGanoderma lucidum is a polypore bracket fungus with a varnished red-brown cap and a pale pored underside. It grows on hardwood stumps and is widely cultivated on logs and sawdust. It is known as lingzhi in China and mannentake in Japan, and it is one of the most bitter mushrooms used in supplements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeople who want reishi as part of an evening routine in a capsule with a stated extract ratio. It suits a bedside table or a kitchen cupboard, and it is the choice for anyone who has tried reishi tea and does not want the bitterness. It is also the natural second mushroom for someone already taking the brand's lion's mane in the morning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you prefer drops, the same brand's reishi tincture is the liquid version. If you want reishi alongside other species, our six mushroom complex includes it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePairs well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mushroom-dispensary-reishi-tincture-30ml\"\u003eMushroom Dispensary reishi tincture\u003c\/a\u003e is the same extract as drops. Compare with our own-label \u003ca href=\"\/products\/reishi\"\u003ereishi capsules\u003c\/a\u003e at 500 mg of extract with no stated ratio. The brand's \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mushroom-dispensary-lions-mane-capsules-60\"\u003elion's mane capsules\u003c\/a\u003e are the morning counterpart. Browse the whole \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mushrooms\"\u003emushrooms\u003c\/a\u003e department, every capsule under \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/capsules\"\u003ecapsules\u003c\/a\u003e, and our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/new-in\"\u003enew in\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat does reishi mushroom do?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eReishi is a bracket mushroom with a very long history of use in East Asia, taken today as an extract. We make no health claims for it; its effects are a matter of personal experience. The brand suggests taking it in the evening.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is reishi mushroom good for in a routine?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost people use it as an evening supplement, two capsules with water before bed. It fits alongside a herbal tea or any other wind-down habit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat does 10:1 mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTen parts of dried mushroom went into one part of extract. The 1,000 mg serving represents about 10,000 mg of dried reishi.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs it fruiting body?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, fruiting body only, never mycelium grown on grain, according to the brand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/reishi-guide\"\u003ereishi guide\u003c\/a\u003e for what reishi is, how it grows and how extracts are made. Herbastore ships this product from the UK, with free UK shipping on orders over £40. Orders are packed by Herbastore UK, so if you are buying from more than one of our brands everything arrives together.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mushroom Dispensary","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58172116205948,"sku":null,"price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0445\/9964\/0229\/files\/md-reishi-capsules-60-packshot.png?v=1794234438"},{"product_id":"mushroom-dispensary-chaga-capsules-60","title":"Chaga Capsules, 60","description":"\u003cp\u003eChaga looks more like burnt charcoal than a mushroom: a dark, cracked growth found on birch trees with a rust-orange interior. These chaga capsules from Mushroom Dispensary use a dual extract of that growth, known as the sclerotium: each two-capsule serving is 1,000 mg of 10:1 extract, equal to about 10,000 mg of dried chaga.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSixty vegan HPMC capsules, 30 servings, amber glass. Grown in Finland, bottled in Sheffield.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 10:1 extract means ten parts of dried mushroom went into making one part of extract. So the 1,000 mg in a two-capsule serving represents about 10,000 mg of dried mushroom, which is the figure the brand prints. That is the number to use when comparing with a whole powder capsule, where 500 mg is simply 500 mg of dried mushroom.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChaga is unusual among the mushrooms on our shelf because the part used is not a fruiting body at all. The sclerotium is the dense, dark mass that chaga pushes out through the bark of a living birch over many years; the true fruiting body is rarely seen. Mushroom Dispensary states the sclerotium as the part used and never mycelium grown on grain, which is the honest label for chaga.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChaga has traditionally been broken up and simmered for hours as a dark tea across Russia and the Nordic countries. The capsule skips the simmering: the dried sclerotium is dual extracted in hot water and ethanol and the extract is dried and filled into HPMC capsules. Brewed, chaga tastes mild and faintly of vanilla; in a capsule there is no taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMushroom Dispensary is a UK mushroom extract brand. Its mushrooms are cultivated in Finland and the extracts are bottled in Sheffield. Every product is a dual extract, made with hot water and then ethanol, from the fruiting body only, never mycelium grown on grain. Capsules are plant-based HPMC with no gelatine, grain, starch or filler, and everything is sealed in recyclable amber glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to take it\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwo capsules a day with water. The brand puts no condition on food, so take them with a meal or without, whichever you will remember. Capsules can be opened and the contents stirred into a drink if you prefer, though the extract is bitter. The brand gives no preferred time of day for chaga; breakfast is the easiest habit to keep.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60 vegan HPMC capsules per bottle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1,000 mg of 10:1 extract per two-capsule serving, equal to about 10,000 mg of dried mushroom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30 servings, so about a month at the recommended serving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmber glass bottle; store closed in a cool, dry cupboard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e£19.99 works out at about 67p a serving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a food supplement and not a substitute for a varied diet or a healthy lifestyle. Do not exceed the recommended daily intake. Keep out of reach of children. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or under medical care, speak to your GP or pharmacist before use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's inside\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChaga (Inonotus obliquus) sclerotium, 10:1 dual extract, 500 mg per capsule\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHPMC (plant cellulose) capsule shell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo gelatine, grain, starch or filler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eInonotus obliquus is a fungus of birch (Betula) forests across the northern hemisphere. The sclerotium is a hard, black, cracked mass with a golden-brown interior, slow growing and harvested from living trees or cultivated. Finland, where the brand's chaga is grown, is birch country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeople who want chaga without a long simmer, in a capsule with the ratio and the part used on the label. It suits a morning supplement routine alongside lion's mane, and it suits anyone who has read about chaga and wants a straightforward way to try it. It is also the format for travel, where chunks and a saucepan are not an option.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you want chaga as part of a blend, our six mushroom complex includes it as one sixth. If you want to compare with a capsule that does not state a ratio, our own-label chaga is 500 mg of extract.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePairs well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompare with our own-label \u003ca href=\"\/products\/chaga\"\u003echaga capsules\u003c\/a\u003e, 500 mg of extract with no stated ratio. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mushroom-dispensary-lions-mane-capsules-60\"\u003eMushroom Dispensary lion's mane capsules\u003c\/a\u003e are the usual morning partner from the same grower, and the brand's \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mushroom-dispensary-reishi-capsules-60\"\u003ereishi capsules\u003c\/a\u003e the evening one. Browse the whole \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mushrooms\"\u003emushrooms\u003c\/a\u003e department, every capsule under \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/capsules\"\u003ecapsules\u003c\/a\u003e, and the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/new-in\"\u003enew in\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is chaga?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA fungus that grows on birch trees as a hard black mass with an orange-brown interior. It is dried and brewed as a tea or extracted for capsules. Our chaga guide covers it in full.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is a sclerotium?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe dense mass of fungal tissue that chaga forms on a birch trunk. It is the part harvested and extracted, rather than a cap and stem.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat does 10:1 mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTen parts of dried chaga went into one part of extract. The 1,000 mg serving represents about 10,000 mg of dried chaga.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs it wild or cultivated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe brand states cultivated in Finland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/chaga-guide\"\u003echaga guide\u003c\/a\u003e for where chaga grows, how it is harvested and how tea and capsule formats differ. Herbastore ships this product from the UK, with free UK shipping on orders over £40. Orders are packed by Herbastore UK, so if you are buying from more than one of our brands everything arrives together.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mushroom Dispensary","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58172118696316,"sku":null,"price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0445\/9964\/0229\/files\/md-chaga-capsules-60-packshot.png?v=1794234481"},{"product_id":"mushroom-dispensary-tremella-capsules-60","title":"Tremella Capsules, 60","description":"\u003cp\u003eTremella, often called the snow mushroom, is a pale, frilled jelly fungus long used in East Asian cooking and desserts. Here the tremella mushroom comes as a 10:1 dual extract in capsule form from Mushroom Dispensary: each two-capsule serving is 1,000 mg of extract, equal to about 10,000 mg of dried mushroom.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSixty vegan HPMC capsules, 30 servings, amber glass. Grown in Finland, bottled in Sheffield. It is the one mushroom on our shelf that is better known from the kitchen than the supplement aisle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 10:1 extract means ten parts of dried mushroom went into making one part of extract. So the 1,000 mg in a two-capsule serving represents about 10,000 mg of dried mushroom, which is the figure the brand prints. That is the number to use when comparing with a whole powder capsule, where 500 mg is simply 500 mg of dried mushroom.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTremella fuciformis grows on dead hardwood as a translucent white, frilled, gelatinous mass, like a small underwater plant. In China it has been eaten for centuries in sweet soups and desserts, where it is prized for its texture rather than its flavour, which is almost nil. As a supplement it is dried and extracted; the brand uses hot water and then ethanol and dries the combined extract into HPMC capsules.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe brand does not print a part-used statement for tremella as it does for its other mushrooms, because tremella is essentially all fruiting body: the jelly mass is the mushroom. What it does state is the 10:1 ratio, the dual extraction and that it is never mycelium grown on grain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMushroom Dispensary is a UK mushroom extract brand. Its mushrooms are cultivated in Finland and the extracts are bottled in Sheffield. Every product is a dual extract, made with hot water and then ethanol, from the fruiting body only, never mycelium grown on grain. Capsules are plant-based HPMC with no gelatine, grain, starch or filler, and everything is sealed in recyclable amber glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to take it\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwo capsules a day with water. The brand puts no condition on food, so take them with a meal or without, whichever you will remember. Capsules can be opened and the contents stirred into a drink if you prefer, though the extract is bitter. The brand suggests taking tremella alongside the rest of your routine; there is no traditional time of day attached to it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60 vegan HPMC capsules per bottle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1,000 mg of 10:1 extract per two-capsule serving, equal to about 10,000 mg of dried mushroom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30 servings, so about a month at the recommended serving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmber glass bottle; store closed in a cool, dry cupboard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e£19.99 works out at about 67p a serving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a food supplement and not a substitute for a varied diet or a healthy lifestyle. Do not exceed the recommended daily intake. Keep out of reach of children. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or under medical care, speak to your GP or pharmacist before use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's inside\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTremella (Tremella fuciformis), 10:1 dual extract, 500 mg per capsule\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHPMC (plant cellulose) capsule shell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo gelatine, grain, starch or filler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eTremella fuciformis is a jelly fungus of the tropics and subtropics, cultivated on hardwood logs and sawdust across China and now in Europe. The white, frilled fruiting body is what is dried and extracted. It is also called silver ear or white jelly mushroom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeople who already take one or two of the better known mushrooms and want to add a different one, and anyone who knows tremella from Chinese cooking and is curious about the capsule. It suits a morning or evening routine equally, since there is no tradition attached to the time. It is also the mushroom most often bought by people interested in skincare routines, though we make no claims about it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you want a mushroom with more written about it, lion's mane, reishi and chaga from the same grower are the usual starting points.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePairs well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mushroom-dispensary-lions-mane-capsules-60\"\u003eMushroom Dispensary lion's mane capsules\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mushroom-dispensary-reishi-capsules-60\"\u003ereishi capsules\u003c\/a\u003e are the brand's two best known mushrooms. For a blend of six species, our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/medicinal-mushrooms\"\u003emushroom complex\u003c\/a\u003e is the alternative to adding single pots. Browse the whole \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mushrooms\"\u003emushrooms\u003c\/a\u003e department, every capsule under \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/capsules\"\u003ecapsules\u003c\/a\u003e, and the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/new-in\"\u003enew in\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is tremella mushroom?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA white, frilled jelly fungus, Tremella fuciformis, also called the snow mushroom or silver ear. It is eaten in East Asian desserts and sold as a supplement in extract form.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I take tremella?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwo capsules a day with water, at whatever time suits your routine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat does 10:1 mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTen parts of dried mushroom went into one part of extract. The 1,000 mg serving represents about 10,000 mg of dried tremella.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes it taste of anything?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn a capsule, no. Even fresh, tremella is prized for texture rather than flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/how-to-read-a-supplement-label\"\u003elabel guide\u003c\/a\u003e explains extract ratios and parts used, which is how to compare tremella with the other mushrooms on the shelf. Herbastore ships this product from the UK, with free UK shipping on orders over £40. Orders are packed by Herbastore UK, so if you are buying from more than one of our brands everything arrives together.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mushroom Dispensary","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58172118761852,"sku":null,"price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0445\/9964\/0229\/files\/md-tremella-capsules-60-packshot.png?v=1794234483"},{"product_id":"mushroom-dispensary-cordyceps-capsules-60","title":"Cordyceps Capsules, 60","description":"\u003cp\u003eCordyceps militaris has slender orange fruiting bodies and is cultivated rather than foraged. This bottle from Mushroom Dispensary contains a concentrated dual extract of those fruiting bodies: each two-capsule serving is 1,000 mg of 10:1 extract, equal to about 10,000 mg of dried mushroom. It is the cordyceps on our shelf that names the species and the part used.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSixty vegan HPMC capsules, 30 servings, amber glass. Grown in Finland, bottled in Sheffield. Cordyceps is traditionally taken earlier in the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 10:1 extract means ten parts of dried mushroom went into making one part of extract. So the 1,000 mg in a two-capsule serving represents about 10,000 mg of dried mushroom, which is the figure the brand prints. That is the number to use when comparing with a whole powder capsule, where 500 mg is simply 500 mg of dried mushroom.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCordyceps militaris is the cultivated cordyceps. The wild species, Ophiocordyceps sinensis, grows from caterpillars on the Tibetan plateau and is scarce and extremely expensive; its cultivated form is mycelium grown in tanks. Cordyceps militaris, by contrast, produces proper fruiting bodies, bright orange and finger-like, on grain or soy substrates, and those fruiting bodies are what the brand extracts. Species and part used are both on the label, which is rarer than it should be with cordyceps.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe dual extraction uses hot water and then ethanol on the fruiting body only, never mycelium grown on grain, and the dried extract is filled into HPMC capsules.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMushroom Dispensary is a UK mushroom extract brand. Its mushrooms are cultivated in Finland and the extracts are bottled in Sheffield. Every product is a dual extract, made with hot water and then ethanol, from the fruiting body only, never mycelium grown on grain. Capsules are plant-based HPMC with no gelatine, grain, starch or filler, and everything is sealed in recyclable amber glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to take it\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwo capsules a day with water. The brand puts no condition on food, so take them with a meal or without, whichever you will remember. Capsules can be opened and the contents stirred into a drink if you prefer, though the extract is bitter. The brand notes that cordyceps is traditionally taken earlier in the day rather than last thing at night, so breakfast or before a morning workout is the usual slot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60 vegan HPMC capsules per bottle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1,000 mg of 10:1 extract per two-capsule serving, equal to about 10,000 mg of dried mushroom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30 servings, so about a month at the recommended serving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmber glass bottle; store closed in a cool, dry cupboard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e£19.99 works out at about 67p a serving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a food supplement and not a substitute for a varied diet or a healthy lifestyle. Do not exceed the recommended daily intake. Keep out of reach of children. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or under medical care, speak to your GP or pharmacist before use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's inside\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCordyceps militaris fruiting body, 10:1 dual extract, 500 mg per capsule\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHPMC (plant cellulose) capsule shell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo gelatine, grain, starch or filler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eCordyceps militaris is an ascomycete fungus with club-shaped orange fruiting bodies. In the wild it grows on insect pupae; in cultivation it is grown on plant substrates and harvested as fruiting bodies, which is what makes a fruiting body extract possible for cordyceps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeople who want cordyceps as part of a morning or pre-workout routine and want to know the species and part used. It suits a gym bag, a kitchen cupboard or a desk drawer, and it pairs naturally with a morning coffee or mushroom coffee. It is also the cordyceps to choose if you have been comparing labels and found most of them vague.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you want cordyceps alongside other species, our six mushroom complex includes it. If you want to compare with a capsule that does not name the species, our own-label cordyceps is 500 mg of extract.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePairs well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompare with our own-label \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cordyceps\"\u003ecordyceps capsules\u003c\/a\u003e, 500 mg of extract with no stated species or ratio. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mushroom-dispensary-lions-mane-capsules-60\"\u003eMushroom Dispensary lion's mane capsules\u003c\/a\u003e are the other morning mushroom from the same grower. For a drink to take them with, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/brain-mushroom-coffee\"\u003eBrain Coffee\u003c\/a\u003e is the lion's mane coffee. Browse the whole \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mushrooms\"\u003emushrooms\u003c\/a\u003e department, every capsule under \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/capsules\"\u003ecapsules\u003c\/a\u003e, and the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/new-in\"\u003enew in\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is cordyceps?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA genus of fungi. The species here is Cordyceps militaris, the cultivated one with orange finger-shaped fruiting bodies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between Cordyceps militaris and sinensis?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMilitaris is cultivated and produces real fruiting bodies. Sinensis is the rare wild species from the Tibetan plateau; its cultivated form is mycelium grown in tanks. This product is militaris fruiting body.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I take it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTraditionally earlier in the day. Breakfast or before exercise is the usual choice; the brand advises against last thing at night.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat does 10:1 mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTen parts of dried mushroom went into one part of extract. The 1,000 mg serving represents about 10,000 mg of dried cordyceps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/how-to-read-a-supplement-label\"\u003elabel guide\u003c\/a\u003e explains species names, extract ratios and parts used, the three things that matter most on a cordyceps label. Herbastore ships this product from the UK, with free UK shipping on orders over £40. Orders are packed by Herbastore UK, so if you are buying from more than one of our brands everything arrives together.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mushroom Dispensary","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58172118827388,"sku":null,"price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0445\/9964\/0229\/files\/md-cordyceps-capsules-60-packshot.png?v=1794234484"},{"product_id":"mushroom-dispensary-turkey-tail-capsules-60","title":"Turkey Tail Capsules, 60","description":"\u003cp\u003eTurkey tail is named for its banded, fan-shaped caps, which grow in overlapping tiers on dead wood. These turkey tail capsules from Mushroom Dispensary hold a dual extract of the fruiting body: each two-capsule serving is 1,000 mg of 10:1 extract, equal to about 10,000 mg of dried mushroom. It is the turkey tail on our shelf that states the ratio and the part used.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSixty vegan HPMC capsules, 30 servings, amber glass. Grown in Finland, bottled in Sheffield.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 10:1 extract means ten parts of dried mushroom went into making one part of extract. So the 1,000 mg in a two-capsule serving represents about 10,000 mg of dried mushroom, which is the figure the brand prints. That is the number to use when comparing with a whole powder capsule, where 500 mg is simply 500 mg of dried mushroom.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTurkey tail (Trametes versicolor) is a thin, leathery bracket fungus found on fallen logs across the UK and most of the world, with concentric bands of brown, grey, blue and cream. It is far too tough to eat, so it is only ever dried and ground or extracted. The brand dual extracts the fruiting body in hot water and then ethanol, never mycelium grown on grain, and dries the extract into HPMC capsules.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe difference between this and a whole powder capsule is worth understanding. Our own-label turkey tail is 500 mg of whole mushroom powder per capsule, which is 500 mg of dried mushroom. This is 500 mg of 10:1 extract per capsule, which represents about 5,000 mg of dried mushroom. They are different products, not better or worse versions of each other.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMushroom Dispensary is a UK mushroom extract brand. Its mushrooms are cultivated in Finland and the extracts are bottled in Sheffield. Every product is a dual extract, made with hot water and then ethanol, from the fruiting body only, never mycelium grown on grain. Capsules are plant-based HPMC with no gelatine, grain, starch or filler, and everything is sealed in recyclable amber glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to take it\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwo capsules a day with water. The brand puts no condition on food, so take them with a meal or without, whichever you will remember. Capsules can be opened and the contents stirred into a drink if you prefer, though the extract is bitter. The brand attaches no time of day to turkey tail; whenever suits you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60 vegan HPMC capsules per bottle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1,000 mg of 10:1 extract per two-capsule serving, equal to about 10,000 mg of dried mushroom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30 servings, so about a month at the recommended serving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmber glass bottle; store closed in a cool, dry cupboard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e£24.99 works out at about 83p a serving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a food supplement and not a substitute for a varied diet or a healthy lifestyle. Do not exceed the recommended daily intake. Keep out of reach of children. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or under medical care, speak to your GP or pharmacist before use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's inside\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurkey tail (Trametes versicolor) fruiting body, 10:1 dual extract, 500 mg per capsule\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHPMC (plant cellulose) capsule shell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo gelatine, grain, starch or filler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eTrametes versicolor is a polypore with a velvety, multicoloured upper surface and a pale pored underside, growing in tiers on dead hardwood. The fruiting body is the fan itself. It is cultivated on sawdust for supplements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeople who want turkey tail as a concentrated extract with the ratio stated, rather than a whole powder. It suits a daily routine at any time, and it suits anyone who has compared turkey tail labels and wants the numbers to line up. It is also the natural choice for someone already taking other Mushroom Dispensary extracts who wants everything from one grower.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you prefer drops, the same brand's turkey tail tincture is the liquid version. If you want whole powder rather than extract, our own-label turkey tail is that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePairs well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mushroom-dispensary-turkey-tail-tincture-30ml\"\u003eMushroom Dispensary turkey tail tincture\u003c\/a\u003e is the same extract as 1 ml drops. Compare with our own-label \u003ca href=\"\/products\/turkey-tail\"\u003eturkey tail capsules\u003c\/a\u003e, 500 mg of whole mushroom powder. The brand's \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mushroom-dispensary-reishi-capsules-60\"\u003ereishi capsules\u003c\/a\u003e are the other bracket mushroom from the same grower. Browse the whole \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mushrooms\"\u003emushrooms\u003c\/a\u003e department, every capsule under \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/capsules\"\u003ecapsules\u003c\/a\u003e, and the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/new-in\"\u003enew in\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is turkey tail mushroom?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTrametes versicolor, a thin banded bracket fungus that grows on dead wood. It is too tough to eat and is dried or extracted for supplements.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eExtract or powder: what is the difference?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhole powder is dried mushroom ground up; 500 mg is 500 mg of mushroom. A 10:1 extract is concentrated; 500 mg represents about 5,000 mg of dried mushroom. Compare them by that figure, not by the capsule weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I take them?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwo capsules a day with water, whenever suits you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs it fruiting body?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, fruiting body only, dual extracted, never mycelium grown on grain, according to the brand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/how-to-read-a-supplement-label\"\u003elabel guide\u003c\/a\u003e explains the extract against powder comparison in full. Herbastore ships this product from the UK, with free UK shipping on orders over £40. Orders are packed by Herbastore UK, so if you are buying from more than one of our brands everything arrives together.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mushroom Dispensary","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58172118860156,"sku":null,"price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0445\/9964\/0229\/files\/md-turkey-tail-capsules-60-packshot.png?v=1794234484"},{"product_id":"somniveve-formula-capsules-60","title":"Somniveve Formula Capsules, 60","description":"\u003cp\u003eA melatonin-free evening capsule from Somniveve, in a minimal bottle designed to sit on a bedside table. The formula combines four ingredients: ashwagandha extract, L-theanine, magnesium L-threonate and 5-HTP. Sixty capsules per bottle, suitable for vegetarians, taken 30 to 60 minutes before bed. It is the one combined evening sleep supplement on our shelf; everything else here is a single ingredient.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSomniveve positions it as a sleep-only product and designs the bottle to feel more like skincare than a supplement: minimal, considered, and meant to be left out rather than hidden in a cupboard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost evening supplements in the UK are built around melatonin or a single herb. Somniveve's formula instead combines four ingredients that are each sold separately as evening supplements: an adaptogenic herb (ashwagandha), an amino acid from tea (L-theanine), a form of magnesium (L-threonate) and a precursor amino acid (5-HTP). The brand describes it as non-sedating and melatonin-free; we repeat the melatonin-free part as a plain fact about the ingredient list and make no claims about effects.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe brand's product page lists every active with its amount per capsule and no proprietary blend: 250 mg ashwagandha extract, 120 mg L-theanine, 350 mg magnesium L-threonate and 30 mg 5-HTP. Two capsules, the upper end of the brand's range, doubles each figure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach bottle is 60 capsules. At the brand's range of 1 to 2 capsules a night that is 30 to 60 nights. The capsules are suitable for vegetarians.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSomniveve is a UK sleep supplement brand. Herbastore stocks it as one of our third-party brands alongside Mushroom Dispensary, Pure Limitless and Easy Green CBD.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to take it\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTake 1 to 2 capsules daily, 30 to 60 minutes before bedtime, preferably after food, per the brand. Start with one capsule and increase to two if you choose. Attach it to something you already do in the evening, such as brushing your teeth or making a herbal tea, so it becomes routine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60 capsules per bottle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 to 2 capsules a night, 30 to 60 minutes before bed, preferably after food\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30 to 60 nights per bottle depending on use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e£29.99 works out at 50p a capsule, so 50p to £1.00 a night\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eStore closed in a cool, dry place. The brand advises that the product is not suitable for children or for those who are pregnant or breastfeeding, and that anyone taking antidepressants or medication affecting serotonin levels should consult a healthcare professional before use. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied diet and healthy lifestyle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's inside\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAshwagandha (Withania somnifera) extract, 250 mg per capsule\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eL-theanine, 120 mg per capsule\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMagnesium L-threonate, 350 mg per capsule\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5-HTP (5-hydroxytryptophan), 30 mg per capsule\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVegetarian capsule\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAshwagandha is a shrub whose root has long been used in Ayurvedic tradition; we stock it singly as capsules and gummies. L-theanine is an amino acid found naturally in tea leaves. Magnesium L-threonate is magnesium bound to threonic acid, a form that has become popular in evening supplements. 5-HTP is an amino acid the body makes from tryptophan, usually sourced for supplements from the seeds of the West African plant Griffonia simplicifolia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeople who want an evening supplement without melatonin and would rather take one combined capsule than three or four separate ones. It suits a bedside table, a bedtime routine built around a herbal tea or a book, and anyone who has been buying ashwagandha, magnesium and L-theanine separately. The design makes it an easy gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you want ashwagandha on its own, our own-label capsules are the single-ingredient option. If you want an evening drink rather than a capsule, reishi is the traditional evening mushroom, and the Sleep aromatherapy roll-on is the topical option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePairs well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ashwagandha\"\u003eorganic ashwagandha capsules\u003c\/a\u003e are the single-ingredient version of the first ingredient. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mushroom-dispensary-reishi-capsules-60\"\u003eMushroom Dispensary reishi capsules\u003c\/a\u003e are the traditional evening mushroom. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sleep_oil\"\u003eSleep aromatherapy roll-on\u003c\/a\u003e is the scent to go with a bedtime routine. Browse every capsule we stock under \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/capsules\"\u003ecapsules\u003c\/a\u003e, the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/herbal-supplements\"\u003eherbal supplements\u003c\/a\u003e shelf, and our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/new-in\"\u003enew in\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is magnesium L-threonate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMagnesium bound to threonic acid, a form of magnesium that has become common in evening supplements. It is one of the four ingredients here, at 350 mg per capsule.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is L-theanine?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn amino acid found naturally in tea leaves, sold on its own as a supplement and included here at 120 mg per capsule.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is 5-HTP?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e5-hydroxytryptophan, an amino acid the body makes from tryptophan, usually sourced for supplements from Griffonia simplicifolia seeds. The brand advises anyone on antidepressants or serotonin-affecting medication to consult a professional before use because of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes it contain melatonin?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The formula is melatonin-free, which is the brand's main point of difference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/what-is-ashwagandha\"\u003eashwagandha\u003c\/a\u003e for the first ingredient, and our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/how-to-read-a-supplement-label\"\u003elabel guide\u003c\/a\u003e for how to read a combined formula's per-capsule amounts. Herbastore ships this product from the UK, with free UK shipping on orders over £40. Orders are packed by Herbastore UK, so if you are buying from more than one of our brands everything arrives together.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Somniveve","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58172339585404,"sku":null,"price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0445\/9964\/0229\/files\/AdvancedSleepFormula_60Capsules.png?v=1794237730"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.herbastore.co.uk\/collections\/capsules.oembed","provider":"Herba Store UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}