Nutritionally and botanically enhanced mycelial mass

Abstract

The invention is an important innovation in mushroom culture in which not only are mycelia beneficially grown on the novel combination of a grain (or seed) and an herb, in the preferred embodiment of the invention the mycelial mass is grown in a co-fermentation with all of a grain (or seed), an herb and a juice. The resulting mycelial biomass contains dramatically improved medicinal and nutritional constituents compared to mushrooms grown on standard, prior art media.

1 . A method for enhancing the mushroom constituency of edible or medicinal mushrooms, comprising growing at least one fungus selected from the group consisting of  Ganoderma lucidum; Ganoderma japonicum; Ganoderma applanatum; Ganoderma Tsugae; Lentinula edodes; Grifola frondosus; Tremella fuciformia; Tremella mesenterica; Cordyceps sinensis; Cordyceps militaris; Hericium erinaceus; Polyporous umbellatus; Scizophylum commune; Fomes fomentaris; Inonotuus obliquus; Lepiota procera; Auricularia auricula; Tuber melanosporum; Tricholoma matsutake; Hericium coralloides; Trametes versicolor; Phellinus linteus; Poria cocos; Antrodia camphorate; Flammulina velutipes; Pleurotus ostreatus; Pleurotus energyii;  and  Agaricus blazeii  on a growth medium containing one or more of Black rice; Ashwaghandha; Cacao nibs; Black Chia seed; Flax seed; Black Quinoa; Black Sesame; Hemp Seed;  Cannabis Sativa/Indica— flowers/leaves; Sunflower seeds; Pumpkin seeds; Spirulina; Lemon Peel; Chili Pepper; Kelp; Alfalfa leaf; Watercress; Cilantro; Sage; Thyme; Parsley; Broccoli Seed; Mate; green Coffee Beans; Roasted Coffee Beans; Green Tea;  Rhodiola;  Siberian Ginseng; Sea Buckthorn Berry; Black Soy Bean; Olive leaf; Cabbage; Milk Thistle seed; Milk Thistle leaf; Turmeric;  Bupleurum;  Artichoke leaf; Dandelion leaf; Dandelion root;  Hibiscus  flower;  Ginkgo  leaf;  Bacopa;  Periwinkle; Fava Bean; Peppermint; Hawthorn Berry; Cardamon; Garlic; Mung Bean; Astragalus Root;  Echinacea purpurea  root;  Echinacea augustifolia  root;  Echinacea augustifolia  leaf; Elder berries; Elder Flower; Goldenseal Leaf; Goldenseal root; Olive Leaf; Ginger; Orange Peel and Blossom; Clove; Cinammon; Fennel; Kelp; Bitter Orange/Bergamot;  Hibiscus  Flower; Frankincense tears; Holy Basil; Celery seed; Bilberry leaf;  Gymnema sylvestre  leaf; Fennugreek; Bitter Melon; Saw Palmetto; Nettle; Red Clover Blossom; Black Cohosh; Chaste Tree Berries; Dong Quai Root; Hop Flowers; Licorice root; Wild Yam; Thyme Leaf; Oregano; Hyssop; Marjoram; American Ginseng;  Panax Ginseng —red and white; Cruciferous vegetables; Schizandra; Goji Berry; Tribulus; Velvet Bean; Cranberry; Almonds; white Quinoa and Epimidium. 
     
     
         2 . The growth medium of  claim 1 , wherein for any given mycelium the medium selected includes at least one grain or seed, at least one herb and at least one juice. 
     
     
         3 . The growth medium of  claim 1 , wherein for any given mycelium the grain or seed is present in about 20-25% dry weight of the growth medium, the herbal component is present in about 75-30% of the dry weight of the growth medium, and added thereto are one or more juices to serve as the liquid of hydration but not counted in the percentage of the growth medium. 
     
     
         4 . The growth method of  claim 3 , wherein said medium is supplemented by the addition of one or more of: Organic Carrot Juice Concentrate; Organic Concord Grape Juice; Organic Pomegranate Juice Concentrate; Organic Ginger Juice; Organic Blueberry Puree; Organic Acai Puree; Organic Plum Puree; Organic Raspberry Puree; Organic Tomato Puree; Organic Cranberry Juice; Organic Goat Milk; Organic Heavy Cream; Organic Coconut Cream; Organic Purple Cabbage Juice; Organic Red Cabbage Juice; Organic Beet Juice; Organic Purple Carrot Juice; Organic Parsley Juice; Organic Aloe Vera Juice; Organic Apple Juice; Organic Coconut Water; Organic Cherry Juice; Organic Green Tea; Organic Vegetable Juice; Organic Pineapple Juice; Organic cold brewed coffee; Organic Almond Milk; Organic Chicken Broth; Organic Vegetable Broth or Organic Roasted Coffee powder/slurry.