Where ancient tradition meets modern science
The mushrooms and herbs in our blends have been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine and other healing traditions for thousands of years, valued for supporting clear thinking, calm energy, restful sleep and lasting vitality. What's changed is that modern science is now exploring what these traditions have known all along. Clinical research has linked compounds in Lion's Mane to cognitive function, Reishi to stress resilience, and beta-glucans across functional mushrooms to immune support. Every blend we make sits at this intersection. Built on tradition, formulated with science.
Our ingredients
The mushrooms, herbs and bioactives in our blends have all been chosen for what they bring, both from the wisdom of traditional use and the lens of modern research. Here's the story behind each one.
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Known as the "sun mushroom," Agaricus blazei originated in the mountains of Brazil and was later studied extensively in Japan, where it became one of the most researched mushrooms for immune support. It's particularly rich in beta-glucans, the bioactive polysaccharides shown in research to support the activity of natural killer (NK) cells and macrophages, two of the body's frontline immune defences.
Agaricus is often included in longevity formulas because of its broad role in supporting immune resilience. Modern research has also explored its effects on a balanced inflammatory response and overall cellular health, making it a powerful daily ally alongside other functional mushrooms.
Found in blend: Immunity + Longevity
Parts used: 20:1 extract from fruiting body with >40% beta-glucansActive compounds: Beta (1,3)(1,6)-D-glucans, ergosterol, agaritine
Method: Organic
Sourcing region: Fujian Province, China
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Bacopa, also known as Brahmi, has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for centuries to support memory and mental clarity. Modern research has linked Bacopa to improvements in memory, learning and information processing, with effects believed to come from its active compounds, the bacosides, which support healthy communication between neurons.
Bacopa is also classified as an adaptogen, meaning it helps the body adapt to stress over time. Research suggests it can support attention and concentration while helping the mind manage feelings of stress and mental fatigue, making it a valuable ingredient for long, focused days.
Found in blend: Focus + Brain
Parts used:ย Extract from whole plant with 40% bacosides
Method: Conventional
Sourcing region: Rajasthan, India
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Raw cacao is rich in antioxidants that help protect against oxidative stress, and contains theobromine, a gentle stimulant similar to caffeine but with a softer, calmer effect on the nervous system. Together with flavanols, phenylethylamine and anandamide, these compounds support focus, mood and a sense of natural wellbeing.
Our cacao is 70% Criollo, considered the highest-quality cacao in the world, making up only 5 to 10% of global cacao production. Beyond its flavour, Criollo cacao is especially rich in the bioactive compounds that give cacao its reputation as a brain and mood food.
Found in blend: Focus + Brain
Parts used: Extracted seeds from 70% raw Criollo beans and 30% from other raw cacao variants
Active compounds: Theobromine, flavanols, phenylethylamine, anandamide
Method: Organic
Sourcing region: Peru
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Chaga grows on birch trees in cold regions like Siberia, Russia, Korea and parts of Europe, where it's been used in traditional medicine for centuries to support immune function and overall vitality. It's one of the most antioxidant-dense foods on the planet, rich in polyphenols, melanin and superoxide dismutase (SOD), compounds that help protect cells from oxidative stress.
Research is also exploring chaga's role in supporting a balanced inflammatory response and modulating immune function, making it a cornerstone ingredient for long-term cellular health and resilience.
Found in blends:
- Focus + Brain
- Immunity + Longevity
Parts used:
- 8:1 extract from conk with >10% polysaccharides, >1% triterpenoids and >3% polyphenols.
- 15:1 extract from conk with 30% beta (1,3)(1,6)-D-glucans
Chaga doesn't form a typical fruiting body, the black conk is a dense mass of mycelium.
Active compounds: Betulinic acids, beta (1,3)-(1,6)-D-glucans, triterpenes, inotodiol, melanin, superoxide dismutase, ergosterol peroxide, lanosterol
Method: Organic and wild harvested
Sourcing region: Siberia
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Cordyceps has been used for centuries in Traditional Chinese Medicine to support energy and reduce fatigue. It's especially known for supporting oxygen utilisation and cellular energy (ATP) production, which translates to clean, sustained focus that works with the nervous system rather than overstimulating it.
Beyond energy, research has also linked cordyceps to immune support and healthy cardiovascular and respiratory function. It's a favourite of athletes and high-performers because of its ability to support stamina without acting as a stimulant.
Found in blend: Focus + Brain
Parts used: 20:1 extract from fruiting body with >40% beta glucans, >0.5% adenosine
Active compounds: Beta (1,3)-(1,6)-D-glucans, adenosine, organic acids, phenolic acids, tocopherols
Method: Organic
Sourcing region: Gansu, China
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Fig enzymes produced through a natural fermentation process. Fermentation breaks fig compounds into smaller, more bioavailable molecules and generates digestive enzymes and beneficial postbiotic compounds, including organic acids and peptides, that support healthy gut function.
Good gut health matters more than most people realise. The gut plays a central role in absorbing nutrients from food and supplements, and is also where around 90% of the body's serotonin is produced. Supporting digestion is one of the simplest ways to support how you feel day to day.
Found in blend: Chill + Mood
Parts used: Spray-dried powder from fermented fig liquid
Method: Conventional
Sourcing region: Atushi, Xinjiang Province, China
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Ginger enzymes produced through a natural fermentation process. Ginger has been used for thousands of years across Asian and Ayurvedic traditions to support digestion and a balanced inflammatory response. The fermentation process generates digestive enzymes and beneficial postbiotic compounds, including organic acids and peptides, while also making ginger's active compounds more bioavailable.
Together, these support healthy digestion and a balanced gut environment, the foundation for absorbing nutrients from food and supplements alike.
Found in blend: Immunity + Longevity
Parts used: Spray-dried powder from fermented ginger liquid
Method: Conventional
Sourcing region: Laiwu, Shandong Province, China
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Traditionally used in Ayurveda and Eastern medicine, Gotu kola has long been valued for supporting concentration, memory and mental clarity. It's sometimes called "the herb of enlightenment" for its reputation as a tonic for the mind.
Modern research has linked Gotu kola to positive effects on overall cognitive function, including memory, learning and attention. It's also been studied for supporting a calmer mind and reducing feelings of stress and mental fatigue, making it a thoughtful addition to a focus blend that's built for long, demanding days.
Found in blend: Focus + Brain
Parts used: Extract from the whole plant with 20% asiaticosides
Active compounds: Asiaticoside and asiatic acid
Method: Conventional
Sourcing region: Rajasthan, India
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Lavender has been used for centuries across Europe and the Mediterranean to support a calmer mind and better sleep. It's one of the most well-researched botanicals for everyday stress, with modern research linking it to reductions in feelings of restlessness and improvements in sleep quality.
Lavender's calming effects are typically attributed to its naturally occurring compounds, including linalool and linalyl acetate, which work gently with the nervous system to support relaxation without sedation.
Found in blend: Chill + Mood
Parts used: 10:1 extract from flower and stem
Active compounds: Linalool, linalyl acetate
Method: Conventional
Sourcing region: Yili, Xinjiang Province, China
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Lemon balm has been used for over 2,000 years to ease tension and support a calm mind. Modern research has linked it to reductions in feelings of stress, support for a balanced mood and improvements in sleep quality.
Its calming effects come largely from a group of plant compounds called polyphenols, including rosmarinic acid, which work gently with the body's natural relaxation pathways. A time-tested ingredient that pairs naturally with the adaptogenic mushrooms in this blend.
Found in blend: Chill + Mood
Parts used: 10:1 extract from whole plant with โฅ8% total polyphenols
Active compounds: Rosmarinic acid and other polyphenols
Method: Conventional
Sourcing region: Yunnan and Sichuan provinces, China
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Lion's Mane is one of the most well-researched mushrooms for brain health. Used in traditional medicine across China and Japan for thousands of years, it's known for its unique active compounds, hericenones and erinacines, which have been shown to stimulate Nerve Growth Factor (NGF), a protein essential for the growth and maintenance of healthy neurons.
Research has linked Lion's Mane to improvements in memory, mental clarity and cognitive function. Lion's Mane also works as a powerful adaptogen, with human research suggesting it can support a calmer mind and reduce feelings of stress, anxiety and irritability over time.
Found in blend:
- Focus + Brain Blend, and
- Chill + Mood Blend
Parts used:- 20:1 extract from fruiting body with >40% beta glucans
- Whole powder from fruiting body with 2% polysaccarides.
Active compounds: Hericenones, erinacines and beta (1-3)(1-6)-D-glucans
Method: Organic
Sourcing region: Fujian Province, China
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L-theanine is a unique amino acid found in green tea leaves, known for its ability to support a calm, focused state of mind without causing drowsiness. It's one of the most well-researched compounds for promoting relaxation while staying alert.
Research has shown that L-theanine increases alpha brain wave activity, the state linked to relaxed alertness, and has been studied for its ability to support a calmer stress response and improve sleep quality. It pairs particularly well with the adaptogenic mushrooms and herbs in this blend for a sense of calm clarity.
Found in blend: Chill + Mood
Parts used: Extract from green tea leaves with 98% l-theanine
Active compounds: L-theanine
Method: Conventional
Sourcing region: Anhui Province, China
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Maitake has been used in traditional Chinese and Japanese medicine for centuries, valued for supporting vitality and immune function. It's especially rich in beta-glucans, including the well-researched MD-fraction, polysaccharides studied for their role in supporting the activity of natural killer (NK) cells and macrophages, two of the body's most important immune cells.
Research has also explored maitake's role in supporting balanced blood sugar and gut health. Emerging preclinical research is also investigating maitake's polysaccharides for their effects on cognitive function and brain health, with promising early findings on memory, learning and neuroprotection.
Found in blends:
- Focus + Brain
- Immunity + Longevity
Parts used: 20:1 extract from fruiting body with >40% beta-glucans, and whole powder from fruiting body with 2% polysaccharides
Active compounds: Beta (1,3)(1,6)-D-glucans, MD-fraction, X-fraction, Grifolan, MZ-fraction and MT-ฮฑ-glucan
Method: Organic
Sourcing region: Fujian Province, China
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Medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) from coconut, a fast-absorbing source of fats that the body converts into energy efficiently. Unlike longer-chain fats, MCTs are quickly metabolised and can be used directly by the brain as fuel, supporting steady mental energy without the spike-and-crash of sugar or caffeine.
MCTs also help improve the absorption of fat-soluble compounds, making them a smart addition to a blend rich in plant actives. The result is a smoother, more bioavailable experience overall.
Found in blend: Chill + Mood
Parts used: Organic MCT oil powder from coconut
Method: Organic
Sourcing region: Malaysia
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Known as Huang Jing in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Polygonati rhizoma has been used for over 2,000 years as a longevity tonic. It's considered a foundational herb in the Asian longevity tradition, valued for supporting energy, vitality and immune function.
Modern research highlights its polysaccharides, the main bioactive compounds, for supporting immune function, energy metabolism and healthy ageing at the cellular level.
Found in blend: Immunity + Longevity
Parts used: 8:1 extract from root and stem with โฅ50% polysaccharides (Polygonatum kingianum)
Active compounds: Polygonatum polysaccharides
Method: Conventional
Sourcing region: Yiyang, Hunan Province, China
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Known as "the mushroom of immortality," Reishi is one of the most popular and well-respected herbs in Traditional Chinese Medicine, used for over 2,000 years to support immunity, longevity and a calm mind. Its bioactive compounds, including beta-glucans and triterpenes, have been studied for supporting immune function and a balanced inflammatory response.
Reishi is also classified as an adaptogen, meaning it helps the body adapt to stress. Research has linked it to reduced feelings of fatigue, improved sleep quality and a calmer state of mind, making it a foundational ingredient for both daily resilience and restful sleep.
Found in blends:
- Chill + Mood
- Immunity + Longevity
Parts used: 30:1 extract from fruiting body with >30% beta-glucans and >1% triterpenes
Active compounds: Beta (1,3)(1,6)-D-glucans, triterpenes, ganoderic acid, ganodermic acid
Method: Organic
Sourcing region: Fujian Province, China
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Sea buckthorn is a hardy orange berry that grows wild in some of the harshest climates on earth. Our CyanthOxโข extract is made from sea buckthorn berries grown on the Tibetan Plateau at altitudes of around 15,000 feet, where the thin atmosphere, intense sunlight and harsh conditions concentrate the plant's protective bioactive compounds.
CyanthOxโข is a clinically researched extract rich in proanthocyanidins, bioflavonoids (quercetin, kaempferol, isorhamnetin) and phenolic acids. It's been studied for supporting cardiovascular health and the body's antioxidant defences, with one of the highest natural antioxidant capacities (ORAC values) of any plant extract.
Found in blend: Immunity + Longevity
Parts used: CyanthOxโข extract from berries with 50% proanthocyanidins
Active compounds: Proanthocyanidins (mainly prodelphinidins), quercetin, kaempferol, isorhamnetin, phenolic acids
Method: Organic
Sourcing region: Tibetan Plateau
Formulated by a clinical herbalist
Mind Avenue's blends are formulated by a certified clinical herbalist with over 20 years of experience in herbal medicine. Every ingredient has been chosen, sourced and dosed based on years of clinical practice and a deep understanding of how herbs and mushrooms actually work, which ingredients work well together, what dosages and extract ratios make a real difference, and what to look for in a quality supplier.
Most supplement brands work with consultants or advisors. Very few are actually formulated, from start to finish, by someone who works with these herbs in clinical practice. There's a real difference between products advised by experts and products built by a practitioner, and we're very proud to build each formula on real expert knowledge.
Sourced with the Di Dao principles in mind
Most of the mushrooms and herbs in our blends come from Asia, where they've been cultivated, harvested and used in herbal traditions for thousands of years. Most of our mushrooms are sourced from Fujian Province in China, our sea buckthorn comes from the Tibetan Plateau and our Chaga is wild harvested in Siberia, where it grows naturally on birch trees.
We follow the principle of Di Dao, a Chinese concept meaning herbs should be sourced from their native, traditional growing regions. Research supports the broader idea that growing conditions, including soil, altitude, and climate, can influence a plant's bioactive content, which is why authentic regional sourcing matters in traditional herbal medicine. Every supplier is selected personally by our herbalist, based on quality, transparency and ingredient integrity.
Produced & third-party tested in Sweden
Every blend is produced in Sweden under EU and Swedish food safety standards. We've chosen to keep production close to home because it gives us traceability and control over what ends up in every batch. Every batch is independently tested by Eurofins, one of the world's leading third-party laboratories, for heavy metals and microbial safety. If you'd like to see the results for the batch you've received, just email us and we'll send it over.