This is what happens when a physicist, organic chemist, and glass blower find themselves in a blunt rotation together. In the growing age of natural products and pharmaceutical alternatives, we are beginning to see the resurgence of an ancient organism that evolved alongside humans for thousands of years. They have a seemingly unseen, yet significant hand in the ecosystem, and they bring a rare presence that inspires both awe and wonder upon the first glimpse of its colorfu

Entourage or Ensemble Effect? Which analogy characterizes the “full-spectrum” meaning behind the effects of consuming diverse cannabinoid profiles? Let's start with the current definitions for entourage  and ensemble: Entourage (noun): “a group of people attending or surrounding an important person.” Example: “an entourage of bodyguards” Synonyms: “escort, company, groupies” Source: Entourage comes from the French word entourer , meaning “to surround,” and also means "the peo

A message to my community: Hear me out y'all. I want to share some perspective with you that I’ve pondered in the past few years as both...

Fig. 1 Ganoderma tsuage growing on a rotting Hemlock tree in North Carolina Something Red and Glossy is Waiting in the Woods The Reishi...

Reishi as a Healer For over 2,000 years, the Reishi mushroom has been known for having powerful medicinal properties that bring forth a...

Fig. 1 Ganoderma tsugae found on a decaying Hemlock tree in North Carolina. When choosing a botanical to extract, it means embarking on a...