Diving into the rich history of adaptogenic mushrooms, means turning the clock back to the birth of Chinese medicine and ayurveda – somewhere around 3,000 BC. The usage of adaptogenic herbs and mushrooms may be thousands of years old, but the term adaptogen was coined in the 1940s. 

The deepest roots of adaptogenic mushrooms can be traced to China where they were available exclusively to Chinese emperors and their families. 

In the fantastic world of fungi there are 10,000 different varieties of mushrooms, of these only a small fraction is considered adaptogenic mushrooms – which are mushrooms with potential benefits, Much like the name suggests, they help the body adapt or respond to the negative effects of stress. 

Over the last few years adaptogenic mushrooms have grown in popularity, and it’s no surprise because these mushrooms may boost your spirits, may also help the body defend itself and may increase your vitality. All excellent for your wellbeing and recovery. 

In Russia and other nearby countries, adaptogenic mushrooms have been made into teas and used to potentially boost overall health. 

In America, the Pacific Northwest has been long known as a hot bed for adaptogenic mushrooms. Historically indigenous people used local mushrooms for religious and spiritual purposes, as well as food and medicine. Now residents all over the region use adaptogenic mushrooms to help them regulate their internal systems.