50 Day

Reishi Tincture for Improved Sleep Quality

STUDY TITLE Reishi Tincture for Improved Sleep Quality
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Minimal Risk Citizen Science Umbrella Protocol

Date submitted

Jun 28, 2025

End date

There is no pre-specified end date and sub-studies remain open long-term.

Language

English

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Study author

will howells, Matthew Amsden

Principal investigator

Matthew Amsden

Sub-Investigator for Adverse Events

Dr. Viral Patel

Description

Examining the effects of 1ml of Reishi mushroom extract taken daily, 30 mins before bed on perceived sleep quality and stress levels. Sleep quality includes: duration and sleep onset latency, nighttime wakings etc. And consequently, increased daytime energy levels and perceived stress levels.

Participant engagement length

50 Days

Sponsor

This study is made possible by your payment to cover all supplies and expenses required to participate.

Cost to participant

$35

Included products & services
Organic Reishi Tincture: $35
Outcome measures

PROMIS Sleep Disturbance Scale

PROMIS Sleep Disturbance Scale

Neuro-QOL Item Bank v1.0 –Fatigue – Short Form

Neuro-QOL Item Bank v1.0 –Fatigue – Short Form

Perceived Stress Scale (Past Week Version)

Methodology

Single Arm longitudinal where participants act as their own control

Basic or advanced dissemination plan

Basic

Deviation from recruitment approach

No

Deviation from statistical approach

No

Will study include “more about you questions”

No

Clinicaltrials.Gov

Yes

Committment to list findings on clinicaltrials.Gov

Yes

This document is prepared with the assistance of AI, but is reviewed by a human.

Rational & Study Design

Why I Created This Study:

Sleep—it's the new sexy. We've all heard the whispers of Reishi mushroom's legendary prowess in taming the chaos of restless nights. Academic studies hint at its power to boost sleep quality, while social media buzzes with tales of its soothing magic. Yet, the evidence remains thin. That's why we're on a mission: to blend science with folklore and uncover the truth. This study is crucial to unlocking better sleep and less stress for dreamers like you.

My Objective for You:

Our mission is to empower you with personalized insights on how a nightly dose of Reishi tincture can elevate your sleep game, enhance your energy, and tame stress. By capturing your sleep journey from onset to waking, we aim to offer you a tailored roadmap to restful nights and vibrant days. It's time to wake up to the potential of Reishi and make informed decisions about your sleep-health rituals.

Aims & Objectives:

The aim is to scientifically measure how Reishi tincture impacts your sleep quality, energy levels, and stress. By participating, you'll gain personalized insights into how this ancient remedy fits into your modern life, helping you make informed choices about your wellness journey.

Significance & Impact:

This study bridges the gap between ancient wisdom and modern science, aiming for a breakthrough in sleep enhancement. While there's hope for Reishi to be a game-changer, individual responses may vary. The impact? A potential revolution in sleep hygiene that empowers you to take control of your nights and days with informed choices.

The Intervention

Included Products & Services

Product Name: Organic Reishi Tincture

Quantity included: 30

Price: $35.00

Product Description: UK-grown organic Reishi tincture, cloned in our lab and extracted in the tincture kitchen on our mushroom farm in Somerset. We are the only organic certified UK-native functional mushroom producer currently in the UK. What makes Bristol Fungarium's Reishi tincture unique? 100% Organic Certified The only UK-grown organic certified Reishi Mushroom Tincture. All our mushrooms are grown on an organic mushroom farm in the green county of Somerset UK, and are certified by the Soil Association. Our organic functional mushroom tinctures are triple extracted with distilled water and organic UK ethanol. Grown in Somerset, UK Our Reishi is grown on our organic mushroom farm, where we crop almost half a ton per month. We also prepare the tinctures and pack the orders in-house - meaning origin can be traced back to one location in the clean green pastures of Somerset with absolutely no tampering by third parties. Triple Extracted, 1: 4 Ratio (Super Strength) We carry out two hot water extractions and a final organic ethanol extraction to gain access to all the bioactive compounds responsible for Reishi’s beneficial properties. Many capsules and supplements are shipped across the world in powder form as it is a more commercially viable way of transporting extracted products. However, our tinctures are prepared on-site at a 1:4 ratio (1g of mushrooms to every 4ml of water). Tinctures have a longer shelf life than capsules, provide a faster absorption rate, enable flexible dosage, and are easy to prepare by simply taking one squeeze of mushroom tincture twice per day either directly under the tongue or into a short glass of water. Fully Transparent & Short Supply Chain Each bottle of our organic Reishi tincture contains 128g of Reishi fruiting body*. Because our supply chain is so much shorter, and we prepare our tincture in comparatively small batches, you can be sure that the extracts you buy from us haven't lost bio-active compounds due to sitting around for a long time or being shipped halfway across the world. *fresh value Bottle size: 50ml We recommend speaking with a qualified medical practitioner if you are on any medication and unsure of how it may interact.

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