The Black Trumpet Blog

We can't resist the eerie allure of weird and creepy mushrooms—from the mind-controlling "Zombie Fungus" Cordyceps to the ghostly Bleeding Tooth and the Veiled Lady. These strange, otherworldly fungi don’t just captivate; they offer powerful health benefits, from boosting energy and immunity to sharpening the mind. Let's talk about nature's creepiest and most potent healers.

Plant-based meat is not a new idea but what about mycoprotein, that is, protein derived from mushroom mycelium? Let's explore the blossoming world of mushrooms as a meat replacement.

A debate is brewing around medicinal mushroom supplements. Mushroom mycelium and mushroom fruit body extracts are all the rage, but are they equally medicinal?

Learn how to identify, find, grow, and benefit from the medicinal qualities of turkey tail mushrooms. This is a well-known fungus that has been used as a medicine for thousands of years in Asian countries and in indigenous populations.

Here we dive into our favorite culinary medicinal mushroom: lion's mane! We share tips on how to forage, grow, and cook lion's mane as well as cover some of the fascinating health benefits currently being researched.

Learn about the health benefits, historical use, identification, harvesting, processing, and recipes for Chaga mushrooms, as well as how to make Chaga mushroom tea!

Found from North America to Europe and Asia, Hen of the Woods, or Maitake, is a versatile gourmet edible mushroom with a rich history and countless benefits to human health.

Here's a deeper dive into five common medicinal mushrooms: chaga, reishi, lion's mane, shiitake, and cordyceps. We touch on how each have been used traditionally and where modern science stands on their effects.

We know mushrooms can do so much to support our bodies, but did you know that includes the outside too? Snow mushrooms are especially adept at hydrating, soothing, and brightening skin.