Four Peaks Medicinals, Harmony Blend is made with Turkey Tail, Lion's Mane,Cordyceps and Reishi Mushrooms and Ashwagandha Root

Description and Ecology:

Lion's Mane Mushrooms are an edible-and often culinary- mushroom characterized by it's unique crown of long, dangling white spines, giving it a distinctive "lion's mane" appearance. It typically grows in clusters on dead or wounded hardwoods primarily across North America, Europe and Asia. Lion's Mane has been used for centuries in both food and herbal remedies.

Turkey Tail Mushrooms can be found all over the world and are recognized by their vibrantly colored bands that resemble a turkey's tail. It grows predominately on decaying hardwood logs and stumps, playing a key ecological role as a white-rot decomposer. Traditionally used in Eastern medicine and holistic practices, Turkey Tail has been used for it's medicinal properties for centuries.

Cordyceps Mushrooms have a very unusual appearance compared to other mushrooms- they don't look like the typical cap-and-stem fungi. Normally orange or reddish-orange, slender with finger-like clubs, Cordyceps Militaris usually grow in clusters from grain or substrate in cultivation. Not to be confused with Cordyceos Sinensis, which is more commonly found in nature, growing out of insects. It has been used for centuries in Traditional Chinese Medicina and in Tibetan and Himalayan herbal traditions.

Reishi has been used for thousands of years in East Asia as a "superior" medicinal mushroom, prized for its supposed effects on health, longevity, spiritual wellness and vitality. Physically, reishi mushrooms have a dark varnished, shiny cap, often kidney or fan-shaped, with a woody texture.

Ashwagandha Root is an evergreen shrub with bell-shaped greenish flowers and small orange red berries, in the nightshade family, native to the Indian subcontinent, Middle East, North Africa and parts of Europe. Traditionally celebrated as a rasayana- a rejuvinating tonic and adaptogen- Ashwagandha has been used for centuries in India to support vitality, nervous system resilience and overall well-being.

Health and Medicinal Benefits:

Lion's Mane contains a diverse array of natural compounds, including: Beta-glucans and other polysaccharides- noted for immunomodulatory, antioxidant, and blood sugar- friendly properties. Hericenones and Edinacines- terpenoids that may stimulate nerve growth factor. Studies have shown that Lion's Mane can stimulate the nerve growth factor production, promote brain cell growth and enhance memory and cognitive function. Some studies have shown improvements in memory, processing speed and clarity. Others studies suggest reductions in anxiety and depressive behaviors.

Heavy in polysaccharide peptides, Turkey Tail Mushrooms have been shown to modulate and support immune function and are believed to boost immune cell activity, enhancing the body's defense systems. Turkey Tail also contains prebiotic fibers that promote beneficial gut bacteria, supporting digestion and overall gut immunity. Loaded with antioxidants, Turkey Tail may help reduce oxidative stress and exhibit neuroprotective effects.

Cordyceps contain key bioactive compounds including: Cordycepin, studied for it's effects on inflammation, and cell growth. Polysaccharides aiding in immune support, anti-fatigue and antioxidant levels. Other compounds include, sterols, adenosine and antioxidants. Cordyceps are best known to support blood flow, improving lung and kidney function, aiding in fatigue support, and boosting immune cell activity.

Some of they major classes of compounds in Reishi believed to drive effects include: Polysaccharides, Triterpenes and Ganoderic Acids. Other compounds include, sterols and peptides. These compounds in Reishi mushrooms are believed to help with immune support and modulation, reducing fatigue and improving mood, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. Traditional use includes supporting sleep, liver health, respiratory issues and general vitality

Ashwagandha Roots are rich with several bioactives including: Withanolides, Alkaloids, Saponins and Sitoindosides, which are believed to underlie many of ashwagandha's traditional and studied effects. Used to help support stress reduction, sleep enhancement, and potential perks in mental and physical resilience.