Know what you're buying before you buy it.

Short, sourced explainers written for people new to mushrooms — no hype, no medical claims.

Fundamentals · 6 min

What is a fruiting body — and why does it matter?

Mycelium-on-grain and fruiting-body extracts are not the same product. Here's how to read a label without a lab degree.

Trust · 8 min

How to read a certificate of analysis

Beta-glucan percentage, starch content, heavy metals, extraction ratio: the four numbers that separate real extracts from filler.

Policy · 5 min

Where supervised psilocybin is legal in 2026

A plain-language map of licensed service centers, screening requirements, and what a session actually costs.

Upcoming locally

  • Sep 4Extraction 101 workshopFruiting Body Apothecary, Portland
  • Sep 12Integration circle (drop-in)North Star Facilitation, Eugene
  • Sep 19Cordyceps cold brew launchMycelium Coffee Bar, Portland