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Ultrasonic-Extracted Lion's Mane + Reishi Functional Tincture

Research-stage spec for a high-concentration tincture using bench-scale ultrasonic extraction.

Research-stage spec — legal-today

This product is legal commerce, but the formulation is still being validated.

Functional mushrooms are not controlled substances. This product could legally ship to consumers today. We're flagging it as "research-stage" because the bench-scale ultrasonic extraction protocol (see /mushrooms/research/extraction) is still being validated for yield + reproducibility before commercial production. Email waitlist below to be notified when it launches.

Product description

Hypothetical product specification for a functional-mushroom tincture produced via bench-scale ultrasonic extraction (sonication). Unlike the controlled-substance specs above, this product would be legal-today commerce — functional mushrooms are not scheduled compounds. We position it as research-stage because the bench-scale ultrasonic extraction protocol (see /mushrooms/research/extraction) is still being validated for yield + reproducibility before commercial production. The formulation combines hericenones from lion's mane fruit body and triterpenes from reishi conk in a 1:1 dry-weight ratio, both extracted via 28 kHz sonication at 350W for 30 minutes in a 30% ethanol / 70% water carrier with jacketed cooling. The extract is then concentrated under vacuum and standardized to 8x the dry-weight equivalence of conventional dual-extracted alcohol tinctures. If the bench trial validates and Joe approves the cost structure, this product moves from 'research-stage' to commerce. Until then, the spec exists as a published reference for what a serious functional-mushroom extract looks like — vendor specs, equipment list, citation-backed extraction parameters, full QA protocol. Waitlist below to be notified if/when this moves to commerce.

Spec sheet

Product class
Dual-extract functional tincture, Hericium erinaceus + Ganoderma lucidum
Active compound
Hericenones (lion's mane) + triterpenes (reishi)
Form factor
1 fl oz dropper bottle, 30 servings
Dose / serving
500 mg
Range studied
250–1000 mg

Manufacturing notes

Bench-scale ultrasonic extraction at 28 kHz / 350W, 30 min cycles in jacketed reactor maintained <40°C. Solvent: 30% food-grade ethanol / 70% distilled water. Post-extraction concentration via rotary evaporator under vacuum. See /mushrooms/research/extraction for the full SOP.

QA / testing protocol

  • [1]HPLC quantification of hericenones (target ≥3 mg per 1 mL)
  • [2]GC-MS quantification of ganoderic acids (reishi triterpenes)
  • [3]Heavy metal panel — particular attention to Ganoderma's bioaccumulative profile
  • [4]Microbial limits per USP <61> for liquid supplements
  • [5]Residual ethanol declaration on label
  • [6]Stability study — 12 mo real-time at 25°C/60% RH

Regulatory pathway

Functional mushrooms are not controlled substances. Sold as dietary supplements under DSHEA (Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act, 1994), with mandatory FDA disclaimer 'These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.' GMP compliance per 21 CFR 111. No federal scheduling barriers; no state-level barriers in any U.S. jurisdiction.

References

  1. [1] Mori, K. et al. (2009). Improving effects of the mushroom Yamabushitake (Hericium erinaceus) on mild cognitive impairment: a double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trial. Phytotherapy Research, 23(3), 367-372.(2009)
  2. [2] Wachtel-Galor, S. et al. (2011). Ganoderma lucidum (Lingzhi or Reishi). In: Herbal Medicine: Biomolecular and Clinical Aspects (2nd ed.). CRC Press.(2011)
  3. [3] Bagheri, R. et al. (2021). Ultrasound-assisted extraction of bioactive compounds from medicinal mushrooms — a review. Ultrasonics Sonochemistry, 73, 105503.(2021)doi:10.1016/j.ultsonch.2021.105503
  4. [4] Chemat, F. et al. (2017). Ultrasound assisted extraction of food and natural products: mechanisms, techniques, combinations, protocols and applications. Ultrasonics Sonochemistry, 34, 540-560.(2017)doi:10.1016/j.ultsonch.2016.06.035

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