Using Extract Powders

Making Extract Powders Part of Your Wellness Routine

As we deepen our practice of herbalism, extract powders emerge as a practical and cost-effective way of working with our single herb extracts, mushrooms, and elixirs. What may feel intimidating at first—that is, using extract powders—can quickly become second nature, weaving its way into your daily practice.

In our Using Extract Powders guide, we’ll outline how easy it can be to prepare and use extract powders, as well as ways to adjust their flavors and best practices for integrating them easily into your routine.

Extract Powders for a Versatile Daily Ritual

Extract powders are a simple and effective way to incorporate phytotherapeutics—from herbs to mushrooms to mineral exudates like Shilajit—into your daily ritual of wellness. Each powder we offer is carefully prepared, from growth to harvest to extraction and to packaging, so you can receive the full benefits of products without adding unnecessary complexity into your day.

Our extract powders are gluten-free, ancestral, paleo, vegan (unless otherwise noted), and non-GMO, with UV-protected packaging to preserve freshness and potency.

Extract powders are an ideal form of herbalism for those who want something more hands-on than capsules and tablets, while still delivering full-spectrum extracts concentrated beyond what tinctures provide. They are grounding, deeply nourishing, and highly bioavailable, requiring only that you stir them into warm water for use. You can also turn them into a small, comforting daily ritual by adding them to tea, coffee, or smoothies—either on their own or as part of your own custom tonic elixirs.

Why Choose Extract Powders

Extract powders build on the versatility and potency described above, offering concentrated herbal and functional mushroom support in a form that’s flexible, adaptable, and easy to incorporate into your daily routine. They let you experience the full benefits of our phytotherapeutic botanicals while working naturally into the way you live.

Here are some of the ways our extract powders can support your wellness:

• Create Your Own Rituals – Mix them into warm water, stir into smoothies, or add them to coffee or tea. Choose what feels easiest and most enjoyable for you.
• Become your own Apothecary – Extract powders make it easy to create your own formulas, develop recipes that meet your specific needs, and craft your own tonic elixirs.
• Optimize Your Herbal Investment – Gram for gram, extract powders deliver greater value of capsules and tablets, as producing capsules and tablets is time consuming. We pass that value onto you.
• Unlock Maximum Nutrient Potential – Many herbs—and all functional mushrooms— require proper extraction to unlock their full potential. We prepare all of our extract powders so they are ready to use by you, with no additional preparation needed—straight from the container.

How to Use This Form of Herbalism

All of our extract powders are highly concentrated, extremely versatile, and (with a bit of practice) easy to integrate into your daily routine. And remember, there’s no single “right” way to use them. The right way will be the method that fits naturally into your day and feels most enjoyable. After all, we make these products to be used—and that’s exactly what we want you to do with them.

• Mix with Warm Water – Stir the powder into warm-to-hot water until fully dissolved. This simple approach supports full absorption and can easily become part of a daily habit.
• Add to Coffee or Tea – Incorporate the powder into your favorite brewed beverage. The flavor of many of our extract powders combine well with the rich, often bitter, taste of coffee and tea.
• Blend into Smoothies or Elixirs – Combine extract powders into smoothies, juices, or milk alternatives. This method is great for stronger-tasting herbs, as it balances flavor and function in one delicious sip.

Measuring Extract Powders

We measure extract powders by weight (in grams and milligrams), not by volume. Scoops are provided in most of our powders for convenience, but the actual number of scoops may vary depending on the powder’s density and how compacted the powder is. This ensures that every serving contains the full potency and benefits of the herbs.*

Each container is carefully prepared to deliver the precise net weight, so you can trust that you’re getting the right amount of high-integrity herbs every time.*

To use the scoops, just give the container a shake to make sure the powder isn’t overly compacted. Extract powders should look somewhat fluffy when measuring out using a scoop.

Working with Strong-Tasting Extracts

Some extracts, like Tongkat Ali, Shilajit, Elephant Mountain Ginseng Formula, and our Buddha Blend RAW Reishi Spores and Extract Powder, have bold, earthy, and at times extremely bitter flavors. These tastes are a reflection of their strength and quality.* And we’re proud of this.

With that said, if the flavor feels strong at first, there are simple ways to enjoy it:

• Pair with Coffee or Herbal Lattés – The natural bitterness often blends beautifully with coffee or a caffeine-free Dandy Blend™ latte.
• Add a Touch of Sweetness – A small amount of honey, maple syrup, agave, or stevia can help balance more assertive flavors, especially in teas or elixirs.

And for those listed extracts, we also offer capsules and tablets for those who prefer the ease they provide.

Product Use Recommendation

Crafting Tonic Mock Latté Elixirs

Many people—from seemingly all areas of the globe—already have a daily morning ritual involving a warm beverage: coffee in Italy, masala chai in India, atole in Mexico, and hot chocolate (chocolat chaud) in France.

We love integrating extract powders into all of these. We call them tonic latté elixirs. Our Twelve Rivers Functional Mushroom MycoMedic Extract Powder Elixir works beautifully with many of the examples above. Simply add the recommended amount directly to your brewed coffee, stir until fully dissolved, and enjoy a ritual that supports both body and mind.*

Best Practices for Optimal Results

Follow these guidelines to support consistency and maximize benefits.

• Stay Consistent – Take your extract powders at the same time each day to form a sustainable habit.
• Split the Dose if Needed – Some people take two-thirds of their daily serving in the morning and one-third later in the day for steady support.
• Use on an Empty Stomach – For optimal absorption, wait at least two hours after eating and 30 minutes before your next meal.*
• Store Properly – Keep powders in a cool, dry place and seal containers tightly to protect freshness and potency.
• Work with Your Circadian Rhythm – Adaptogenic and proandrogenic herbs are often most effective when taken in the morning, aligning with the body’s natural hormone cycles.*

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