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  • Paul Stamets Publishes New Book: Psilocybin Mushrooms in Their Natural Habitats

    Paul Stamets Publishes New Book: Psilocybin Mushrooms in Their Natural Habitats

    Olympia, WA - Renowned mycologist and founder and owner of Fungi Perfecti, LLC - makers of Host Defense Mushrooms - Paul Stamets, publishes his latest book: Psilocybin Mushrooms in Their Natural Habitats.  A renowned pioneer in the world of mycology...

  • All About Reishi "The Mushroom of Immortality" (Ganoderma lucidum)

    All About Reishi "The Mushroom of Immortality" (Ganoderma lucidum)

    Taxonomy Reishi belongs to the Ganodermataceae family in the fungal kingdom: Division: Basidiomycota Class: Agaricomycetes Order: Polyporales Family: Ganodermataceae Genus: Ganoderma Species: G. lucidum All information within this blog is intended strictly for educational purposes and is not meant to...

  • An Essential Guide to Turkey Tail Mushrooms (Trametes versicolor)

    An Essential Guide to Turkey Tail Mushrooms (Trametes versicolor)

    Taxonomy Turkey Tail (Trametes versicolor) belongs to the Polyporaceae family in the fungal kingdom: Division: Basidiomycota Class: Agaricomycetes Order: Polyporales Family: Polyporaceae Genus: Trametes Species: T. versicolor Turkey Tail: The Popular Polypore Mushroom    Disclosure: All information within this blog is...

  • Lion’s Mane Product Options From Host Defense®

    Lion’s Mane Product Options From Host Defense®

    We’re “The Smart Mushroom” Experts! Table of Contents Lion’s Mane Capsules, Extract & Powder BrainPower Stack™ Powder Brain* Capsules Stress Decompress®* Capsules Brain & Body®* Powder Microbiome* Powder MyCommunity® Capsules, Extract & Powder Stamets 7® Capsules, Extract & Powder MycoBrew®...

  • The Mycelium Network Connects Us All

    The Mycelium Network Connects Us All

    The Mycelium Network Mushroom mycelium networks can be found just beneath the surface of all land mass - and this unifying force of nature carries an enormous responsibility. These vast cellular mycelial networks connect the root systems of plants and...

  • A collection of Host Defense® Mushrooms™ products

    More Than Mycelium: What Goes Into Host Defense® Mushrooms™

    Have you ever wondered what goes into making Host Defense Mushrooms? Our commitment to the health and wellness of people and planet goes beyond just bringing you the mushroom mycelium products you know and love.* Here at Fungi Perfecti® and...

  • Responsible Mushroom Foraging

    Responsible Mushroom Foraging

    We love mushrooms and we know you do, too! Whether you’re an expert mycologist (like Paul Stamets!), a cook who loves working with edible wild mushrooms, or someone who enjoys a stroll in the woods, as a community of mushroom...

  • Certified B Corporation Logo

    Fungi Perfecti, LLC is a Certified B Corporation

    Fungi Perfecti is now a Certified B Corporation™, joining a growing group of businesses around the world committed to creating a more sustainable future through conscientious choices, transparency in operations, and corporate responsibility. What is a B Corporation? The “B”...

  • Lion's Mane Mushroom growing on the side of a tree.

    Lion’s Mane Mushroom Benefits*

    Often referred to as “The Smart Mushroom,” Lion’s Mane is one of the most well-known beneficial mushroom species world-wide. With important benefits for brain health, like supporting memory, cognition, and mental clarity, Lion’s Mane is a popular supplement choice among...