Mushroom Medicine: Harnessing the Power of Medicinal Mushrooms through Home Cultivation and Remedy Making

Join Blue Mountains residents Alex Felix of Earthrising Mushroom Farm and Sarah Hodgkinson of Middle Path East Asian Medicine for an illuminating workshop where you'll discover the fascinating world of the Lions Mane Mushroom.

Learn how to cultivate the Lion’s Mane in your own home and turn it into powerful extracts to support your wellbeing. Throughout the workshop participants will delve into the medicinal properties of this mushroom species, exploring their profound health benefits and historical uses.

This hands-on workshop will guide you through the step-by-step process of cultivating medicinal mushrooms using simple, accessible techniques. From selecting the right substrate to maintaining optimal growing conditions, you'll gain practical knowledge to kickstart your own mushroom cultivation journey.

In addition to growing mushrooms, participants will also learn how to harness their healing potential by creating medicinal extracts. Discover the art of extracting potent medicinal compounds from mushrooms and transforming them into powerful remedies that can support overall well-being and vitality.

Whether you're a beginner or an experienced mushroom enthusiast, this workshop offers valuable insights and skills to cultivate your own Lion’s Mane and craft potent remedies for yourself and your loved ones. Don't miss this opportunity to unlock the secrets of nature's pharmacy and empower yourself with the knowledge to promote health and healing through the magic of mushrooms.

This workshop is a rare opportunity to learn mushroom cultivation and proper medicinal preparation in one place. Workshop cost includes all materials, mushroom inspired lunch and snacks, handouts, a home cultivation bag, tincture and preparations to take home.

Workshop Outline:

·  Introduction to Lions Mane

·  Explanation of the health benefits and therapeutic properties of Lions Mane

·  Basics of mushroom cultivation: understanding substrates, spawn, and growing conditions

·  Step-by-step guide to setting up a simple home cultivation system

·  Tips for optimal growing conditions and troubleshooting common issues

·  Hands-on Cultivation Session - practical sessions to prepare mushroom substrate and inoculate it with spawn

·  Introduction to Remedy Making - Understanding the benefits of various extraction methods, selecting solvents, preparing mushrooms for extraction, and maceration techniques

·  Introduction to different methods of preparing remedies: alcohol-based, water-based, powders

·  Hands-on Tincture Making Session

·  Guidance on proper storage and dosage of tinctures for maximum potency and effectiveness