Laricifomes officinalis (Agarikon) Extract

Laricifomes officinalis – Agarikon Mushroom Benefits

Laricifomes officinalis – Agarikon Mushroom – 20:1 concentrate

Agarikon extract shows evidence of a broad-spectrum anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antiviral activity. It has a long history of providing pulmonary lung health support. The Agarikon FAQ provides detailed information about this herbal extract.

An article published in Mycology indicates that Agarikon mushroom is “recognised as medicinal for millennia all over its distribution range, particularly against pulmonary diseases. … {Its use has} been documented in the Alps, Central and Eastern Europe, Urals, Siberia and North America, where it sometimes acquired mythic and ritual significance. Far beyond the folk superstition, bioactive molecules have been recently isolated from this fungus and proved to show remarkable antimicrobial effect.”

Agarikon is sold as an individual herbal extract. It is also sold as one of six extracts in ShieldsUp! Immune Support Kits. The other extracts in the kit are Cistus incanus, Phyllanthus niruri, Rosa rugosa (rose hips), Torilis japonica, and L-lysine.

Read the FAQ

Laricifomes officinalis – The Elixir of Long Life

Agarikon mushroom is a strong anti-inflammatory and antibacterial agent, and it has demonstrated antiviral properties. Inflammation helps to protect the body against different harmful stimuli, such as infection, chemical exposure, tissue damage, trauma, and bacteria exposure. However, excessive inflammation may harm tissues and organisms and has been associated with the development and onset of such inflammation-related diseases as rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes, inflammatory bowel disease, atherosclerosis, and cancer.

Agarikon is active against viruses and bacteria, suggesting that it may provide a natural bioshield against potential infection and disease transmission.

Agarikon: A Key Ingredient in ShieldsUp! Kits

Among the six powerful ingredients in our proprietary ShieldsUp! Immune Support Kits, Agarikon (Laricifomes officinalis) stands out as one of the world’s oldest and most respected medicinal mushrooms. Known since ancient times as a “longevity fungus,” Agarikon has been prized for its potent antimicrobial and immune-supportive properties.

Modern research suggests it may help the body combat a wide range of infections while also providing anti-inflammatory and antioxidant support. For centuries, it has been used to soothe coughs, bolster the lungs, and promote resilience during seasonal illness—making it a natural fit for our cold and flu season formula.

Each ShieldsUp! Kit includes six carefully selected botanicals and nutrients that work together to support immune defenses and overall vitality:

Rosa rugosa
Cistus incanus
Phyllanthus niruri
Agarikon mushroom
Torilis japonica
L-lysine

Together, these extracts provide comprehensive, science-backed support to keep you well through the season.

Agarikon FAQ

More About Agarikon Mushroom

Laricifomes officinalis – Agarikon Mushroom is a wood decay fungus that grows to resemble a very large beehive. It grows like a fruit hanging from the places where branches connect to trunks on old tall trees.

Greek physician Dioscorides described Agarikon as “elixirium ad longam vitam” (“the elixir of long life”) in Materia Medica, the earliest western herbal medical manual listing remedies for fighting diseases.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

Laricifomes officinalis - Agarikon Mushroom extract:

Serving Suggestion

Instructions: Add 1/4 teaspoon of Laricifomes officinalis extract to 8oz of near boiling water, a cup of juice, or an immune support smoothie. Mix until dissolved. Drink 1-2 servings a day.

One serving per gram. For example, 20 grams = 20 servings, 50 grams = 50 servings, and 100 grams = 100 servings.

Additional Information

Traditional Uses >

The information herein is intended for educational purposes only. This information should not substitute for seeking responsible, professional medical care. The information provided should not be used during any medical emergency. Not intended to be used for the diagnosis, treatment, prevention, or curing of any medical condition. Consult with your healthcare provider before using any herbal supplement.

The word “Agarikon” comes from the name of an ancient Scythian people (ancient tribes of nomadic warriors who originally lived in what is now southern Siberia). The mushroom was so important to these people that they took it as a totem and named themselves after the fungus.

Greek physician Dioscorides described Agarikon (Laricifomes officinalis) as “elixirium ad longam vitam” (“the elixir of long life”) in 65 A.D. in Materia Medica. His encyclopedia of diseases, medicines, and plant-based remedies was possibly the first herbal medical manual. In ancient Greece, Agarikon was used to treat respiratory illnesses, night sweats, and consumption — later known as tuberculosis.

Early Europeans and Central Asians traditionally used this species for treatment of many ailments and infectious diseases, including coughing illnesses, asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, bleeding, and infected wounds.

Other Names >

Agarikon, Agarikon mushroom, Bread of Ghosts, Fomitopsis officinalis, Laricifomes officinalis, quinine conk, tree biscuit

Phytochemicals >

The complexity of its photochemistry helps explain the diversity of its benefits. Major constituents include Eburicoic acid, Sulfurenic acid, fomefficinic acid A-E, fomefficinic acid F-G, versisponic acid, Dehydroeburicoic acid, dehydrosulfurenic acid, 3-Ketodehydrosulfurenic acid, Fomefficinol A-B, Fomefficinol A-C, Obtusifoldienol, Eburicodiol, Eburical, agaric acid, Laricinolic acid, Officinalic acid, Fomitopsin A, Fomitopsin C, Fomitopsin F, G, H, Fomitopsin D Ethyl ester, and Demalonyl fomitopsin H.

Possible Side Effects >

You should consult your physician before using any herbal supplant, especially if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.