Mesima
A true powerhouse from Korean traditional medicine, Mesima (Phellinus linteus) grows like a hard, dark shelf on mulberry trees, forming distinctive woody brackets that can persist for years. While not as well-known in the West, it’s been revered across Asia for centuries, particularly in Korea where it’s called “Sanghwang” meaning “yellow mulberry.” Ancient Korean texts refer to it as the “mushroom of immortality” - different from Reishi, but equally respected for its life-extending properties.
Historical records show that Mesima was so precious it was reserved exclusively for Korean royalty and nobility, with commoners forbidden from harvesting it. The mushroom’s rarity was legendary - it was said that finding a single specimen of wild Mesima was like discovering buried treasure, as it grows incredibly slowly and only on specific species of mulberry trees in mountainous regions.
What makes Mesima truly extraordinary is its remarkable concentration of bioactive compounds, particularly beta-glucans and polyphenols that have earned it the nickname “the guardian mushroom” among traditional healers.
Korean folk medicine has long used Mesima specifically for its protective qualities, believing it could shield the body from environmental toxins and strengthen the immune system’s ability to recognize and eliminate threats. Modern scientific research has validated many of these traditional claims, revealing that Mesima contains some of the highest levels of antioxidants found in any mushroom species, along with unique compounds like interfungins that support cellular defense mechanisms.
Studies have shown its potential in supporting liver health, boosting natural killer cell activity, and providing anti-inflammatory benefits that may help protect against age-related decline.
Traditional preparation methods involve slow-simmering the hard fruiting body for hours to extract its concentrated essence, a process that Korean herbalists believed unlocked its “protective spirit” - making it not just a supplement, but a guardian for long-term health and vitality.
CRAMP CRUSHER SUPREME – Anti-inflammatory properties that tell uterine pain to take several seats
HORMONE HARMONIZER – Helps balance estrogen and progesterone when they’re acting like drama queens
HEAVY FLOW CONTROLLER – Traditional remedy for excessive bleeding that has you changing super tampons hourly
PMS MOOD STABILIZER – Keeps you from verbally destroying your partner for breathing too loudly
PERIMENOPAUSAL PROTECTOR – Eases the wildly unpredictable symptoms of the “WTF is happening to me?” phase
INFLAMMATION INTERCEPTOR – Cools the pelvic inflammation that makes your insides feel like a war zone
BLOOD SUGAR BALANCER – Helps manage the glucose swings that make period cravings so intense
STRESS RESPONSE REGULATOR – Adapts to your body’s needs during high-hormone days
BRAIN FOG FIGHTER – Neuroprotective effects to combat the “where are my keys I’m literally holding” moments
