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Preparation Method | Extracted by soaking mushroom material (fresh or dried) in alcohol or glycerin or water for weeks to pull out medicinal compounds. | Made by grinding dried mushrooms into a fine powder, potentilly without any extraction process., or mushroom going through a simple water extraction. | Made using the spagyric process, which combines, distillation, and mineral extraction to purify and potentize the mushroom. |
Extraction Solvent | Alcohol or glycerin (water or vinegar can also be used) | Generally none, sometimes only water (just the raw material) | Alcohol, water, and mineral salts during distillation and calcination. |
Bioavailability | High bioavailability due to alcohol extraction, which makes medicinal compounds more readily absorbed by the body. | Moderate bioavailability—some compounds are not as easily absorbed unless taken with fat or another vehicle. | Very high bioavailability, as the spagyric process activates and preserves the full energetic and medicinal potential of the mushroom. |
Concentration | Often more concentrated than powder (typically 1:5 or 1:10 ratio of mushroom to solvent). | Less concentrated than tinctures, but the whole mushroom is used, maintaining a broad spectrum of compounds. | Extremely concentrated; the process draws out the essential essence of the mushroom and its energetic properties. |
Form of Consumption | Drops, typically under the tongue or in water/tea. | Mixed into smoothies, teas, or taken in capsules. | Taken in drops or small doses, often in water or under the tongue. |
Taste | Can be bitter and taste highly of alcohol, depending on the mushroom used and the alcohol concentration. | Mild to neutral taste, depending on the mushroom. | Complex flavor, potentially herbal or earthy, due to the full spectrum extraction process. |
Shelf Life | Long shelf life (several years) when stored properly due to alcohol preserving the extract. | Relatively short shelf life, especially if not kept in a cool, dry place. | Very long shelf life due to the stabilizing and preserving effects of the spagyric process. |
Ease of Use | Very easy to use with precise dosing (few drops at a time). | Simple and versatile (can be mixed with drinks or capsules), but dosing may be less precise. | Very easy to use to use due to the unique extraction method, but powerful in terms of potency and efficacy. |
Potency | Very potent, but potency can vary depending on extraction ratio and quality of mushrooms. | Potency can be lower than tinctures as the active compounds are not as concentrated. | Exceptionally potent due to the full-spectrum extraction and energetic activation process. |
Medicinal Effect | Excellent for targeted, potent effects (immune support, energy, etc.) and quick absorption. | Good for general wellness, providing a steady source of nutrients, but may take longer to feel effects. | Provides holistic healing by balancing the physical, emotional, and energetic aspects of the body. |
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