Why Dual Extract Tinctures Are Simply Better

Medicinal mushrooms are popping up everywhere recently, available in pills or as powders, in drinks and drops, in pure and blended extracts, elixirs, teas and tinctures.

There’s a good reason for all of the attention: Some mushrooms contain super-powers. 

Mushrooms are poised to cause a fundamental change in how we take care of ourselves. With over 130 beneficial medical functions already identified, studies on medicinal mushrooms are pouring in from around the world at an ever increasing rate, and one judgement rings clearly from them: These things are amazing! There are life changing benefits to be gained from certain mushrooms; like their immense immune boosting abilities, adaptogenic qualities which invigorate the entire body, and even psychological resilience to deal with stress calmly. You’ve heard about some of those benefits, you want those same results, and that’s why you're here.

Sometimes there are many choices which are equally good, other times one clearly better option stands out. There are many ways to add medicinal mushrooms to your life, and when comparing the effectiveness and potency of those many options, there is one that is obviously, undeniably, and overwhelmingly the best method. Dual extract tinctures of alcohol and water. The dual extraction process is the only method which grants full access to the plethora of benefits to be gained from these amazing mushrooms.

At Ancient Way Naturals, we are passionate about the power of dual extracted alcohol and water tinctures, and we want to take a few minutes to share why.

First, what exactly is a tincture? Simply put, tinctures are liquid extracts made using alcohol as a solvent. They’re created by soaking the raw ingredients in alcohol to draw out, or extract, the active compounds. While there are different types of tinctures, dual extraction tinctures employ both alcohol and water individually, allowing for complete extraction of beneficial compounds, and then combine the two after extraction is complete. 

One of the most valuable benefits of dual extraction tinctures is their ability to capture the entire range of bioactive compounds. Many beneficial constituents in mushrooms are either soluble in alcohol or in water, but not both. By using both extraction methods, dual tinctures guarantee that you receive the full spectrum of health benefits. 

First, high proof alcohol is used to extract compounds that dissolve only in alcohol, such as triterpenoids, sterols, and lignin. Next, water maintained at 175 degrees Fahrenheit is used to extract water-soluble compounds, including polysaccharides, antioxidants, and essential amino acids. During both extractions pulsed ultrasonic generators are employed. Ultrasonic cavitation causes huge numbers of extraordinarily tiny bubbles to rapidly form and pop on the cell surface, breaking the chitin armor and releasing the beneficial bio-compounds within.
When mixed, the healing properties of the mushrooms are fully available. This extraction process allows you to enjoy the combined effects of all the beneficial compounds.

Dual extraction tinctures have very high bioavailability. Bioavailability is just a fancy term for how quickly and efficiently your body can absorb and start benefiting from the active compounds. The alcohol in the tincture helps facilitate rapid absorption, meaning the beneficial compounds start working in moments. In times of sudden stress a few drops can instantly provide the boost of mental clarity and calm energy needed to perform at your best. 

Tinctures are simple enough to actually be taken regularly. Brimming with concentrated beneficial compounds, a few drops can be taken directly or quickly added to nearly any drink. The effects of medicinal mushrooms grow stronger with regular usage, and tinctures are easy and convenient. They also require no special storage, don’t spoil, and will retain potency for many years. Some customers tell us that they keep a bottle in a pocket of their winter coat year round. 

Tinctures are much easier for us to process. When measured against powders or whole mushrooms there is no real comparison. The tincturing process does the work our stomachs are simply not capable of doing by breaking down the chitin walls in the mushroom cells. This gives us access to the beneficial compounds and readies them to be absorbed by our bodies. Without alcohol extraction half of the amazing compounds are locked away from us, and many powerful synergistic effects are weakened or lost entirely.  

There is only one way to fully experience the amazing benefits of medicinal mushrooms: tincture made through a dual extraction. Properly crafted dual extract tinctures allow us to harness the full potential contained within medicinal mushrooms, providing extraordinary benefits.