FAQ - Most Frequently Asked Questions About Terraphy and Adaptogenic Mushroom Liquid Tinctures
Terraphy is a French brand of liquid food supplements made with functional mushrooms and adaptogenic plants, born in Normandy. The formulas are developed with a doctor of pharmacy and come as alcohol-free tinctures, taken in drops.
It is a liquid mushroom extract, presented in a bottle with a dropper. At Terraphy, the extracts are prepared by ultrasound in a base of purified water and vegetable glycerine, with no alcohol. The term “adaptogenic” refers to plants or mushrooms traditionally associated with the body's adaptation to stress, while “functional mushroom” is a broader term for mushrooms consumed for what they offer beyond basic nutrition.
The range combines five functional mushrooms: reishi, shiitake, maitake, lion's mane and oyster mushroom, with plants, vitamins and minerals depending on the need:
× Concentration: lion's mane, bacopa, vitamins B6 and B9
× Stress: reishi, shiitake, ashwagandha, magnesium
× Sleep: reishi, passionflower, L-tryptophan
× Immunity: shiitake, maitake, echinacea, vitamin C, zinc
× Menopause: reishi, oyster mushroom, zinc, vitamin B6
The full list of ingredients appears on each product page.
Terraphy states that it grows its mushrooms in Normandy, in its own laboratory, where extraction, formulation and packaging also take place. This integrated production in France allows the brand to control every step, from cultivation to bottle.
The mushroom extracts and some plants, such as ashwagandha, come from EU organic farming, as stated in the composition of each product. Refer to the ingredient list on the product page for the details of each formula.
Terraphy uses ultrasound extraction, a process the brand describes as free of chemical solvents and designed to obtain a maximum of bioactive compounds from the mushrooms. The extracts are made from the fruiting body of the mushrooms.
The liquid tincture is taken in drops, diluted in a drink or placed under the tongue, with no capsule shell. According to Terraphy, this form is absorbed quickly and avoids the gritty textures of powders. The taste is plant-like and discreet. According to the brand, powders are often made from ground mushroom residues, which can make them less rich in active compounds.
No, Terraphy formulas are alcohol-free. They are also suitable for vegan and gluten-free diets, according to the brand.
No. The mushrooms used by Terraphy (reishi, shiitake, maitake, lion's mane, oyster mushroom) are non-psychoactive functional mushrooms. They have nothing to do with hallucinogenic mushrooms.
Shake the bottle, then dilute the dose in a hot or cold drink, or place it under the tongue and wait about 30 seconds before swallowing. One dose is 1 mL, with up to 2 mL per day depending on the formula. Always follow the dosage indicated on the bottle and the product page.
Yes, Terraphy designs its tinctures to be combined and recommends building your own routine. For example, one formula in the morning and another at the end of the day. For a combination suited to your situation, ask a healthcare professional for advice.
Functional mushrooms have been used for centuries in traditional Asian medicine, but the effectiveness of adaptogenic mushroom products remains debated: Santé.fr, the French public health information service, states that their effects on immunity or mental health have not been scientifically established. A food supplement does not replace a varied and balanced diet, a healthy lifestyle or medical advice.
A food supplement is not a medicine. In case of pregnancy, breastfeeding, ongoing medication (in particular immunosuppressant treatment) or chronic illness, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking it. Do not exceed the recommended dose and keep the bottles out of reach of young children.
You can find the whole Terraphy collection in France and Europe at SuperKure.fr
