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herbal allies for medicinal mushroom chocolates & Microdoses

Crafting Plant & Fungi Medicine for Body, Mind and Spirit

If there’s one thing I’ve learned through years of growing, making, and journeying—it’s that mushrooms and herbs want to work together. The floral and fungal realms have this quiet, ancient symbiosis that feels like a reunion when they come together. They’re both masterful teachers and healers in their own right, but when combined, something magical happens… a kind of energetic harmony that speaks to the whole being—body, mind, spirit. Maybe even astral + earthly realms coming together? Making herbal mushroom chocolates, micros and/or tea, is a way to bring this connection to life. It’s sensual. It’s alchemical. And it’s medicine that feels good in your hands, heart, and nervous system. In this post, we share some of our favorite medicinal herb + mushroom pairings —rooted in intuition, tradition, and personal experience—so you can start (or deepen) your own exploration of this beautiful cross-kingdom collaboration.

Whether blending lion’s mane with rose and gotu kola for clarity, or infusing reishi with ashwagandha and cinnamon to ground down, these combinations are never random– although sometimes they whimsically come together through intuitive whispers in the moment. They’re intentional pairings—herbal allies that support the gifts of the mushrooms, soften their edges, or even deepen the magic they carry.

Mushroom chocolate pairings

We love a good mushroom chocolate any day of the week, which is why we’ve shared some other medicinal mushroom options beyond our magic fungi friends. Bonus points if you use ethically sourced cacao! 

Learn how to make a delicious, shelf-stable mushroom chocolate bar here. 

Lion’s Mane + Gotu Kola + Moringa

This grounding yet energizing blend features moringa, lion’s mane, and gotu kola—three powerhouse botanicals that support clarity, focus, and overall brain health.

Moringa, a nutrient-dense antioxidant and gentle adaptogen, helps combat oxidative stress while nourishing the body. Gotu kola, a revered nervine and circulatory stimulant, enhances mental clarity, memory, and promotes calm focus due to increased blood and oxygen flow to the brain. Lion’s mane brings its well-known neuroprotective benefits to the mix, supporting cognitive function and nerve regeneration. Together, they form a harmonizing formula perfect for deep work, meditation, or staying centered and sharp throughout your day.

Reishi + Ashwagandha + Maca + Cinnamon

Rooted and robust with ashwagandha, resihi mushroom, maca & cinnamon this adaptogenic blend supports hormonal balance, emotional resilience, and steady energy throughout the day. Ashwagandha and maca team up to nourish the endocrine system, while reishi offers deep immune and nervous system support. Perfect for times of transition, busy days, active adventures and navigating the current state of the world today. 

ceremonial cacao and mushroom herb pairing

Psilocybin + Blue Lotus + Rose

This dreamy blend has floral notes and heart-opening botanicals. Crafted with intentions for a euphoric yet groudned expeirieence – the rose anchors you in the warmth of your heart center as you explore the vastness of consciousness with the aid of blue lotus. A good one for ceremony, connection, or creative flow, it invites you to soften, receive, and remember the magic that lives within.

Curious to go deeper into the art of combining sacred mushrooms with healing herbs? Join our Membership to access the Masterclass: Synergistic Herbal & Fungal Combinations with Psilocybin with Reishi Strauss.

Capsules & Microdosing Pairings

These herb + mushroom capsule combos are great for daily microdosing, and with herbs that are easy to powder and add to capsules. Play around combining medicinal mushrooms & herbs with your standard microdose, depending on your intention.  

herb pairings for mushrooms

Nervine Tonics: Lion’s Mane, Rhodiola, Brahmi

Brain fog who? These herbs bring clarity, energy, and mood uplift without being overstimulating.

Best for: mornings, work focus, flow states. 

  • Lion’s Mane – Nootropic, neuroregenerative
    Enhances memory, focus, and nervous system health by potentially stimulating nerve growth factor (NGF).

  • Rhodiola – Adaptogen, antidepressant
    Increases mental and physical stamina, balances cortisol, and uplifts mood without overstimulation.
  • Brahmi (Bacopa) – Nervine, cognitive tonic
    Calms the mind while potentially improving memory retention, learning, and mental clarity.

Adaptogens: Reishi, Ashwagandha, Schisandra

Trinity of calm, strength, and vitality. This trio offers a powerful blend of calm focus, sustained energy, and holistic resilience—ideal for navigating stress with grounded vitality.

  • Reishi – Adaptogen, immune modulator, nervine
    Promotes deep relaxation, immune balance, and stress resilience.

  • Ashwagandha – Adaptogen, adrenal tonic, nervine
    Supports hormonal balance, reduces anxiety, and boosts energy gently.

  • Schisandra – Adaptogen, liver tonic, energizer
    Enhances endurance, detoxification, and mental clarity while harmonizing the body’s stress response.

Heart Openers: Rose, Holy Basil (Tulsi), Hawthorne

Heart-opening allies for emotional balance and gentle vitality. These herbs help us gently soften and surrender into authentic connection– with our own spirit and the hearts of others. 

Best for: Heart-centered practices, emotional healing, and grounded connection.

  • Rose – Nervine, anti-inflammatory, mood enhancer
    Soothes the nervous system, uplifts the spirit, and opens the heart to love and compassion.

  • Tulsi (Holy Basil) – Adaptogen, anti-stress, immune modulator
    Balances cortisol, promotes mental clarity, and supports emotional resilience.

  • Hawthorn – Cardiotonic, nervine, antioxidant
    Strengthens the heart physically and energetically, encouraging emotional openness and calming anxiety.

HERBs to add to mushroom tea

blue lotus for herbal mushroom paiirng

These herbs work beautifully as companions to mushrooms—either taken alongside the medicine, before a journey to prep your body (or as part of a dieta), or for gentle integration.

  • Mugwort: Enhances dream states, supports intuitive visions, and gently stimulates the nervous system.
    (NOTE: Avoid mugwort if you are pregnant or nursing.)
  • Damiana: Mild aphrodisiac and mood booster; supports relaxation and emotional openness.
  • Chamomile: Soothes digestion, calms the nervous system, and promotes restful sleep.
  • Rosemary: Improves mental clarity, concentration, and circulation; uplifting and invigorating.
  • Gotu Kola: Enhances cognitive function, supports circulation, and calms the nervous system.
  • Blue Lotus: Opens the heart, induces gentle euphoria, and supports meditation and dreamwork.
  • Rose: Nervine and mood enhancer; soothes the heart and nervous system.
  • Licorice Root: Supports digestion, adds natural sweetness, and helps soothe inflammation. Best prepared as a decoctione. 

LET THE LAND LEAD

These pairings aren’t about perfection or precision—they’re about relationship. Listening to what the plants and mushrooms are asking. Listening to your body. Listening to the land, its wisdom, and all life that came before us. 

And the best rule of thumb when concocting herbal blends – trust your hands and trust your heart. Receive the wisdom and support of the floral and fungal allies, allowing them to guide you deeper into connection with yourself and the Earth – after all, we are one and the same.

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