A Love Letter to Mushrooms September 15, 2022 By Megan Klein What’s the ultimate connector of the plant kingdom? A vegan fiber source that can be used to create sustainable materials? A divine plant medicine used throughout multiple generations and cultures? An endlessly fascinating little wonder with approximately 14,000 species? Mushrooms. Mushrooms are the guiding light of Little Saints and the key ingredient in each of our formulas. In fact, Little Saints means mushrooms! Many people refer to mushrooms as “little saints” because they bring joy and connection to spirit. And while of course our Little Saints plant magic mocktails don’t contain that kind of magic mushrooms, we created them intentionally to deliver the sense of emotional well-being and renewed spirit associated with the mushroom queen-dom. In the spirit of September being National Mushroom Month, we're celebrating our queen: Reishi mushroom. Traditional healers have used this adaptogenic mushroom for centuries to boost resilience and promote a feeling of calm, which is why it's a key component in our Plant Magic Stack. We source our Reishi with love from a partner who creates the Reishi extract in small batches specifically for our formulas. While there are many very seriously amazing facts about Reishi, we’re choosing to share the facts about Reishi that bring us the most joy. Reishi have multiple names, including “the divine fungus”, “mushroom of immortality” and “magic fungus” Reishi is an adaptogenic mushroom that helps to restore emotional balance and reduce stress Like all mushrooms, Reishi is a master connector of the plant kingdom, helping roots absorb more nutrients and plants communicate with one another. Reishi is spiritual! Known in Chinese lore as the bridge between heaven and earth, Reishi can enhance a spiritual practice by making us feel more connected with nature and people. If you love Reishi and want to share how it brings you joy, please share in the comments below! Share on Facebook Tweet Pin it Previous Post Next Post Leave a comment related blogs The Bachelor: Mushroom and ... April 22, 2024 And today, in honor of Earth Day, we’re taking our unique brand of environmentalism to the next level, with our most playful, and ridiculous, plant creation yet: The Bachelor of the Mushroom and Plant Kingdom. Sponsored by Little Saints. Yes, I’m talking about The Bachelor, the TV show. If there can be a Bachelor in Paradise, Bachelorette, Golden Bachelor, and countless other human versions of The Bachelor franchise, we don’t see any reason why our mushroom and plant friends should be excluded. While not everyone watches The Bachelor (I’ve personally only seen a few episodes), I’m willing to bet there are more people who could tell you what The Bachelor is than could tell you the personality of a Reishi or a Lion’s Mane Mushroom (like those in Little Saints drinks). And we’re here to change that. read more Wisdom From Our Younger Sel... March 25, 2024 read more Turn On to Turn Up: Introdu... March 10, 2024 read more