Maitake

THE PRODUCT

Our Maitake tincture is produced using dried fruiting bodies and a traditional dual extraction process. Known as Hen of the Woods in Japan, Maitake has been part of wellness traditions for generations and is increasingly explored for its potential to support everyday balance.

Ingredients: Distilled water, ethanol (30% ABV), Maitake mushroom (Grifola frondosa) fruiting body extract.

50ml · 30% ABV · Small Batch · Made in Yorkshire

THE TRADITION

Grifola frondosa

In the forests of northern Japan, finding a Maitake mushroom was once considered such good fortune that people were said to dance with joy at the discovery. The name itself means dancing mushroom, and for a people who understood its value, the reaction made complete sense. Maitake was rare, prized and, in the right hands, extraordinarily useful.

For centuries across Japan and China, Maitake was used to support what traditional practitioners described as the body’s foundational energy. In the language of traditional Chinese medicine, it was seen as a tonic for the spleen, stomach and lungs, organs associated not just with digestion and breathing, but with the production and distribution of vital energy throughout the body.

Japanese folk medicine used Maitake to support healthy blood pressure and blood sugar, and to help the body manage weight and metabolism. These were not fringe ideas, they were practical observations built up over generations of use, passed down through families and healers who noticed, over time, what the mushroom seemed to do.

Maitake is particularly rich in a specific type of beta-glucan called the D-fraction, which has attracted considerable scientific attention for its potential to support immune function and the body’s ability to regulate blood glucose levels. Research has also explored its relationship with insulin sensitivity and metabolic health, findings that align closely with the traditional applications documented for centuries.

What makes Maitake stand apart is the consistency between its ancient reputation and the direction of modern inquiry. It was used as an adaptogen long before that word existed, something that helped the body find its own balance rather than pushing it in any single direction.

These statements are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Always consult a healthcare professional before making changes to your health routine.

HOW TO USE

Shake well before use. Recommended daily intake: 1–2ml per day (1-2 pipettes). Dispense directly under the tongue or add to water or another cold drink.

Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.

Do not exceed the stated recommended daily intake. Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle. Not suitable for children. Keep out of reach of children. Not suitable during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Contains ethanol.