Nyishar specializes in premium grade extracts that are crafted from the finest quality raw materials, prioritizing purity and potency above all else. Medicinal fungi and adaptogenic herbal medicines have an incredibly long history of use in numerous medical traditions around the world, and are now also supported by a wealth of intensive scientific research. In fact, a lot of the modern data is simply reinforcing and elaborating on the traditional benefits that were already established many centuries prior. Yet even with such strong historical relevance, these natural medicaments have never been as important to our individual and collective wellness as they are right now.
Modern, allopathic medicine has accomplished incredible feats in the diagnosis and treatment of so many conditions – some diseases that used to be widespread with a high mortality rate have become very easy to treat and prevent, and the rate of diagnosis for both physical and psychological ailments has increased exponentially. Yet despite this, disease and disorder prevail, often at pandemic proportions. We are learning that the pharmaceutical model – while frequently life saving – is not always an effective lifestyle choice.
Chronic stress and inflammation are the foundation to the many ‘diseases of civilization’ so many of us struggle with today, whether it is chronic pain, cardiovascular issues, neurological disorders, problems with immunity or anxiety and depression. The unrelenting pace of our techno-centric culture has caused a separation to occur between the physical body and the mind. It has allowed a similar rift to develop between human beings and the natural world they inhabit. This perceived separation is the root cause of so many common health concerns.
Like all of nature, our physical and emotional wellbeing is regulated by the transition of the seasons, the passing of night and day and the phases of the sun and moon. Our sleep, digestion, energy levels and mental state are all governed by the elements of nature, but when we live in opposition to these harmonic rhythms, problems can arise.
Most adaptogenic medicines are extremely safe with little-or-no side effects, and have a ‘normalizing’ and restorative effect on multiple organs and bodily systems. Most adaptogens possess significant anti-inflammatory properties with a high antioxidant profile, and help to stabilize our stress response, supporting the mind in being more present and fully inhabiting the physical body.
One example is aged Ginseng, which has been scientifically recognized as a medicine that can help to balance the connections between the hypothalamus, pituitary and adrenal glands (the HPA axis), which reformats the fight or flight response and reduces the impact that stress takes on the body. As an adaptogen, Ginseng literally helps us to ‘adapt’ to stress rather than remaining a victim of it.
Reishi mushroom is another adaptogen that has demonstrated a regulating influence on blood pressure and on immune function. Again, it helps the immune system to adapt, whether immune cells are suppressed or hyperactive. Research has proven that the Cordyceps fungus can promote more efficient energy metabolism by increasing the number of mitochondria inside cells, which up regulates ATP production and enhances energy levels and stamina. The Lion’s Mane mushroom even has the capacity to repair nerve damage and prevent the degeneration of neurological tissue in the brain.
Adaptogens can offer unparalleled support in navigating this era of hyper-stimulation and chronic tension, helping to reforge our interdependent connections with the natural world, yet sadly, not all products are created equally. While it is true that every single brand uses impressive scientific data as the backbone of their marketing, the overwhelming majority of those brands do not produce extracts capable of achieving the results found in that same research.
In order to create a quality product with legitimate healing potential, the medicinal plant or fungus must first be cultivated appropriately so that it develops a rich nutrient profile, including specific active compounds that are integral the unique benefits each medicine is known for. Diligently adhering to this process can require more time and resources which can substantially eat into profit margins, hence why most brands do not state the quantities of active compounds in their products, or whether they contain any at all.
Our philosophy at Nyishar is simple – when we learn about the results of both pre-clinical research and human clinical studies, we aim to create extracts that mirror the quality and potency of the extracts used in the research, or if possible, even higher quality. Following this guiding principle, the results found in many of the studies should be achievable by using our products at a similar dosage. Ultimately, we expect these products to work because we are using them ourselves all the time.
For a more detailed breakdown of each of our products please visit the product page, or visit the ‘Resources’ section for herbal/fungal monographs and highlights of current research.