West Coast Fungi

10/06/2022

10/29/2021

Anti-cancer drug derived from fungus shows promise in clinical trials.

"A new industry-academic partnership between the University of Oxford and biopharmaceutical company NuCana has found that chemotherapy drug NUC-7738, derived from a Himalayan fungus, has 40 times greater potency for killing cancer cells than its parent compound.

The naturally-occurring nucleoside analogue known as Cordycepin (a.k.a 3’-deoxyadenosine) is found in the Himalayan fungus Cordyceps sinensis and has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for hundreds of years to treat cancers and other inflammatory diseases. However, it breaks down quickly in the blood stream, so a minimal amount of cancer-destroying drug is delivered to the tumour. In order to improve its potency and clinically assess its applications as a cancer drug, biopharmaceutical company NuCana has developed Cordycepin into a clinical therapy, using their novel ProTide technology, to create a chemotherapy drug with dramatically improved efficacy."

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07/12/2021

Our little nugget❤️🥰. So precious. Kayden you are a true warrior. We love you to bits. Soon to be a wild mushroom 🍄 forager .loves

03/10/2021

One of our most Popular Dual Extract Tinctures is Reishi.

Known as the Mushroom of 'Immortality' for its wide-array of medicinal properties that helps support anti-aging.

It takes over 3 months to cultivate, but the reward is oh-so beautiful. Brilliant red conks with a delightful terpene aroma.

03/05/2021

Turn your BRAIN on! Add Lions Mane Dual Extract to your morning coffee for FOCUS and CLARITY.

01/06/2021

https://real-leaders.com/redefining-darwinian-theory/?fbclid=IwAR0aqwMSRChldthS-Os3pPRQZjZDyXKhNX5yKaeXE8A7xMs6nsR_EFV58WM

Paul Stamets, renowned mycologist, explaines why we should redefine Darwinian Theory and seek inspiration from the complexities of nature.

11/13/2020

Casual morning prep😳 Tinctures, capsules, topical. Appreciate the local interest in our products. 🍄Reishi Single Variety, Chaga Single Variety, 5-Mushroom Blend, Turkey 🦃 Tail capsules, and Reishi Shea Butter. Mushrooms are either grown by us or foraged locally, not acquired from China. We support locals. 🧈

11/02/2020

We are so excited to launch 🚀 these two new products; Chaga and Reishi, both single mushroom 🍄 dual extract tinctures. Chaga has long been utilized to fight high cholesterol, inflammation, and boost the immune system. Reishi is very potent, reducing stress and helping people to find a restful sleep. Contact us on Insta or on our page for orders. Website coming soon.... Mush Love ❤️ everyone

10/12/2020

Happy Thanksgiving from our house to yours! 2020 has been a rough ride but with friends and family together we can concur it!

10/05/2020

Product Launch!

12/12/2019