OneMind Medicinals

04/05/2024

List of the Top-6 Medicinal Mushrooms Medicinal mushrooms have been used for centuries in traditional medicine due to their potent therapeutic properties. In recent years, they have gained significant popularity as people seek natural ways to support overall health and well-being. In this article, we’ll explore the top 6 medicinal mushrooms and their numerous health benefits. 1. Lion’s Mane Mushroom (Hericium erinaceus)...

08/11/2023

Mushroom lovers! Join the Bluegrass Mycological Society for another mushroom foray on Sunday, November 12th at the gorgeous Red River Gorge. There will be an exceptional number of seasoned veterans joining us at this foray, ready to share their knowledge and wisdom from the field. We're expecting a large turnout and there will be a shuttle to take us to the trail from a parking area ($10/person; more details on group transportation from Neelun Lew in the first comment)

This is the perfect opportunity for enthusiasts of all levels to learn about local fungi while exploring nature. You'll learn to identify mushrooms, distinguish edible vs. poisonous species, photograph specimens, and document details.

We'll upload finds to iNaturalist and Mushroom Observer to contribute to these invaluable citizen science databases. No matter your experience, you'll gain practical ID skills and understand how mushroom documentation assists future scientific research and conservation.

Bring your enthusiasm for fungi and prepare embark on a mycological journey. Forays connect us to nature, community, and forest wisdom. Don't miss it!



photo credit: Chimney Top by Freeman Kelly

14/10/2023

Hey y'all! I took the small leftover umbrella bag we inoculated at our Kentucky Mushroom Festival workshop, and we're getting some nice colonization.

If youre seeing some growth similar to this, then now is a good time to "break and shake" as we discussed. This will create more points of inoculation and speed the remainder of the process.

Thanks to our friend, Robert Jones for the nice picture of the full-sized bag.

Best of luck to you all.
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13/10/2023

Join us November 4th 2023 at the beautiful
in Elizabeth, Indiana as we gather to honor the changing of the seasons in celebration of the Gaelic festival of Samhain, which marks the end of harvest season and the start of Winter.

On this mycological journey, we'll discuss the symbiotic role of mushrooms between the realms of life and death. Learn about forest ecology, mycoremediation, the life cycle of mushrooms, and their associations with Autumn and Samhain, as well as practical methods of cultivation and extraction for potent natural remedies.

From ancient mythology and folklore, to the revival of mystery in modern times, we’ll explore the ways in which traditions from cultures both past and present are merging to honor the fungal kingdom today. Reflect on the parallels between mycelial networks and our own interconnectedness. Consider humanity's timeless relationship with fungi for nourishment, medicine, and guidance. Gain new perspectives on renewal that comes through decay.

Presented by GrowingHome .are.growing.home

12/10/2023

Join us November 4th 2023 at the beautiful Buck Creek Sanctuary in Elizabeth, Indiana as we gather to honor the changing of the seasons in celebration of the Gaelic festival of Samhain, which marks the end of harvest season and the start of Winter.

On this mycological journey, we'll discuss the symbiotic role of mushrooms between the realms of life and death. Learn about forest ecology, mycoremediation, the life cycle of mushrooms, and their associations with Autumn and Samhain, as well as practical methods of cultivation and extraction for potent natural remedies.

From ancient mythology and folklore, to the revival of mystery in modern times, we’ll explore the ways in which traditions from cultures both past and present are merging to honor the fungal kingdom today. Reflect on the parallels between mycelial networks and our own interconnectedness. Consider humanity's timeless relationship with fungi for nourishment, medicine, and guidance. Gain new perspectives on renewal that comes through decay.

Presented by Growing Home

17/07/2023

Sometimes it can feel like we're helpless against the challenges of the world. In these times, it's always good to remember our communities.

As Margaret Mead says, change always starts when a small group of people commit themselves to the change. Much like mycelium, change grows and spreads, frequently underground or on decaying matter...but it always starts with a small group of committed people.

May this gentle reminder encourage and lift you when you most need it. 🙏💚🌿

11/06/2023

11/06/2023

We're absolutely thrilled to return to PlayThink this year! Join us for our PlayShop, ‘DIY Mycology: Fungal Foundations," Friday at 6pm
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In an age when self-sufficiency is invaluable, discover how you can tap into the power of mushrooms to enhance not just your life, but the lives of those around you... It's more than just a hobby—it's a lifestyle, a shift towards embracing nature, and harnessing its magic (and yours!).
In this introduction to the subject, we'll traverse through the fascinating world of fungi, exploring ways to safely engage with mushrooms - not only for the sheer joy of it but also to reap the vast therapeutic benefits and improve overall well-being.
Come, immerse yourself in the world of DIY mycology, and in just a few hours, you'll be ready to start your own fungal journey.
Can't wait to see you there! Let’s grow! 🍄💙

06/05/2023

18/04/2023

It's time! We're boosting production at OneMind Medicinals ! on this particular project we're working with Elmwood Stock Farm in Georgetown, KY to start a commercial log-grown gourmet mushroom operation! We will be supplying the sawdust Spawn and training their seasonal workers on the finer points of outdoor natural log Inoculation and the principles of successful cultivation.

We're currently seeking other small farms and home-based growers to work with on Spawn, block and natural log mushroom production. Please share this with anyone you can.

01/04/2023

For a first run experiment, couldn't be happier with the way this freeze-dried full-spectrum Lion's Mane powder turned out.
This particular batch is 2:1 fruiting body to mycelium. The consistency is great.

If you're interested in medicinal mushrooms/ functional mushrooms, Lion's Mane, Cordyceps militaris, Reishi, etc and have found a brand you really love, you might want to stay tuned.

Thanks to the support and encouragement from community members on this project!

18/02/2023

Join us TODAY - Saturday Feb 18th - for SESSION 1 where we'll explore the fundamentals of small-scale mushroom cultivation, DIY mycology & the current state of citizen science.

We'll start with the basics - using off-the-shelf supplies and ready-made cultures to start growing gourmet and medicinal mushrooms at home.
We'll have some Q&A time, there will be free materials and you'll leave with my contact info so i can help you personally set up and manage the grow of your dreams.

All are welcome, the workshops will be free to attend, we just ask that you "Pay What You Can" if you find value in this work. We will have several ways to accept contributions, but for the sake of transparency, we prefer to handle that though our OpenCollective page.

Hope to see you there!

31/01/2023

30/01/2023

Gourmet & Medicinal mushroom workshop. 2pm Feb 18th
Community Room in GoodFoods Co-op.
455 Southland Dr. Lexington, KY

There's room for 30, so bring a friend!

Hope to see you there!
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26/01/2023

Thanks to everyone involved with Kentucky Yoga Festival 2023!

This year we'll be doing a beginner-friendly DIY Mycology and Mushroom Cultivation workshop! More details coming soon!

Hope to see you there!

22/01/2023

Interested in growing your own gourmet & medicinal ? We're planning a series of workshops in The Community Room Located on Southland Drive in Lexington, KY

The first session will be in February with the exact date TBD based on YOUR input, so shoot us a DM, email or comment on this post. Also, please SHARE and help up spread the word!

Whatever your current skill-level, if you're interested in mushroom cultivation at any scale - from hobby to profession - then you will walk away from these workshops with the skill-set and knowledge-base to build and manage the grow of your dreams!
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20/01/2023

🍄🧫 Laetiporus sulphureus OMLs1 sybstrain 4d22 on Malt-extract agar (MEA)

25/11/2022

19/06/2022

First flush of from the workshop @ KY Yoga Fest 2022

25/07/2021

Cantharellus sp.

One of the most prized mushrooms for foragers around the globe, this genus of edible mycorrhizal mushrooms is often described as having a flavor profile eminiscent of apricots with bitter overtones, sometimes "peppery".

25/07/2021

Russula sp. (Brittlegills)

"Russula identification is a joke" - Michael Kuo

A common North American genus of mycorrhizal fungi that are easyily identified to genus but can be complicated and often described as "a nightmare" to narrow down to species - even microscopic assessment can be frustrating, but they're sure fun to find and photograph!

mushlove y'all.

25/07/2021

Lycoperdon sp.

27/06/2021

"This polarity between Self-Assertive and Integrative tendencies is inherent in the concept of hierarchic order; and a universal characteristic of life. " -Arthur Koestler, The Ghost in the Machine

Anastomosis between genetically different mycelia of the same or closely related species sets the stage for varying outcomes of genomic interplay between nuclear and mitochondrial populations. These outcomes range from the stable 'merger' of fully compatible basidomycete matings, through various unstable associations culminating in genomic takeover, degeneracy or complex phenotypic emergence, to the mutual rejection characteristic of a somatic incompatibility response.


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17/02/2021

In the fruiting bodies of Cordyceps militaris H, the highest cordycepin content was cultivated on Wheat with Monosodium Glutamate* (MSG) substrate [cordycepin content: 25.07 mg/g]

*yes, that's good ol' MSG. Go figure.

"Various Grain Substrates for the Production of Fruiting Bodies and Bioactive Compounds of the Medicinal Caterpillar Mushroom, Cordyceps militaris (Ascomycetes)"
Published in the International Journal of Medicinal Mushrooms

http://www.dl.begellhouse.com/en/journals/708ae68d64b17c52,077f1bbb3fcde585,07a5ae033114f6c5.html?sgstd=1

17/02/2021

A table of significant compounds found in higher fungi and their associated activity

'New bioactive compounds recently reported in higher fungi' from the published paper entitled:
"Cell Factories of Higher Fungi for Useful Metabolite Production" (Hao Qin, et al.)

08/02/2021

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24/01/2021

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18/01/2021

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13/01/2021

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08/01/2021

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