We know that both cacao and mushrooms on their own offer tremendous healing properties. In case you missed it, last year we launched our line of Mystic Mushroom powders featuring organic, fruiting body, water extracted, mushrooms, grown outdoors in their favorite substrates. (This whole project was inspired because we just couldn’t find the quality of mushrooms we wanted on the market).
One of the reasons cacao and mushrooms pair so magically is because cacao is a vasodilator, making it a really effective delivery mechanism for the beneficial bioactive compounds in the mushrooms.
And the benefits of cacao and mushrooms can be amplified with the right pairing! Today we’re featuring our favorite pairings of cacao and Mystic Mushrooms.
Continue reading to learn more.
Our Favorite Cacao + Mushroom Pairings
Reishi + Tantric Rose Blossom : Soothing Body & Heart
Reishi offers a wise and grounded energy, relief from stress, and immune boosting properties. It’s also anti-inflammatory, as is the rose and damiana in Tantric Rose Blossom Cacao. Damiana acts as a mood uplifter with compounds of apigenin, supporting emotional resiliency. Rose also opens the heart and is cooling and soothing. Both rose and damiana are rich in antioxidants.
Together, this combination offers gentle soothing relief from physical and emotional ailments, as well as anti-inflammation and immune support for the body. They create a medley that is a nourishing balm to the body and heart.
Chaga + Oaxacan Spice : Body Balance & Cleansing
Chaga aids in reducing oxidative stress, regulating blood sugar, and protecting the liver. It’s known to increase vitality and support living a long, healthy life. Oaxacan Spice contains cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, and cayenne to get your circulation pulsing. Cinnamon is rich in antioxidants and supports the heart. Cardamom helps balance blood sugar. Cardamom, ginger, and cayenne support healthy digestion and metabolism.
Together, this combination aids the body’s systems of elimination and circulation. Chaga’s grounding energy provides a perfect balance to the fire and activation of Oaxacan Spice.
Cordyceps + Vibrant Vitality : Physical Stamina & Wellness
Cordyceps supports energy levels, physical performance, and respiratory health. Ashwaganda in our Vibrant Vitality cacao is an adaptogen especially helpful for relieving stress, anxiety, depression, and inflammation. It also has reported anti-cancer benefits and can increase muscle mass and strength while lowering unhealthy cholesterol. Maca supports increased stamina and balancing of hormones.
Together, Cordyceps and Vibrant Vitality create a terrific tonic for physical energy and full body wellness.
Prosporous + Boundless Belize : Energetic Tune Up
Prosporous contains a blend of mushrooms that support your mind, lungs, liver, and skin. Lion’s mane is a neurotonic: it is the only mushroom known to support nerve growth. Cordyceps combats fatigue and improves respiratory function. Poria is a little known qi-tonic, providing vital upkeep for the liver. And tremella rejuvenates the skin and slows down it’s aging. Boundless Belize carries an energetic of expansion, creativity, optimism, vitality, and magic.
Together, Prosporous and Boundless Belize create a blend that nourishes central aspects of the body’s functioning while supporting the expansion of the energy body.
Beautiful Blendings!
