Principles, Quality, and Working Processes at Triterra Farm

To Our Practitioner Community

We see you, our community of integrative-health practitioners, as the spearhead of the integrative-health world — professionals who bridge ancient knowledge and modern science. This page is not meant to “teach” you your work, but to provide a technical, scientific, and philosophical layer of information about our products — in professional, precise, and transparent language.

Our goal is to place at your disposal a consistent, powerful, and precise therapeutic tool that can be integrated into the clinical toolkit with full confidence. We believe that open, fact-based dialogue is the foundation for fruitful collaboration, and we invite you to reach out with any professional question or request for further information.

Frequently Asked Professional Questions (FAQ)

How is the Extraction Ratio defined?

In the botanical world it is customary to present a volumetric extraction ratio (for example 1:4 or 1:5) — the weight of dry raw material relative to the volume of solvent. But in dual extractions (Dual Extraction), a volumetric ratio alone does not reflect the actual concentration of active compounds, and can even be misleading.

Our focus is on the final result — the concentration of bioactive compounds in the finished product. Our triple-extraction method (cold water, alcohol, hot water under pressure) enables maximal extraction of polysaccharides, triterpenes, and additional compounds — so that every mL of extract is a concentrated therapeutic unit and not merely a representation of a volumetric ratio.

What is the effective dose, and why not “dilute”?

Each mushroom has a therapeutic activity threshold — the minimum required to achieve a distinct effect. Too low a dose, even with a high-quality product, may fail to produce a meaningful response.

The doses we recommend are based on research protocols and accumulated clinical experience. The potency of the extraction ensures that every dose falls within the effective activity range, allowing the practitioner to track expected and consistent results.

Lab Testing and Active Compounds – Proof of Quality and Transparency

Transparency is not a slogan — it is a necessary condition for building professional trust.

Every batch is tested at an independent external laboratory (TUV Austria Labs), one of Europe’s leaders in food and supplement testing.

The tests include:

Safety: ruling out heavy metals, microbial contaminants, and toxins.

Effectiveness: quantification of beta-glucans β-(1,3/1,6)-D-glucans — the central polysaccharides that support immune function.

Purity: verification of the absence of fillers (Fillers) and cheap polysaccharides such as glucomannan, starch, pectin, or fructans.

Current results (30/07/2025):

Testing was performed by Dr. Katz Technologies and Analysis Services Ltd.

Two Approaches – One Goal: Integration into Clinical Practice

The Herbalist-Traditional Approach

Medical traditions — from Chinese medicine to shamanic practice — regarded medicinal mushrooms as “Superior Herbs” that combine tonification and adaptogenic qualities.

Raw material: only fruiting bodies (Fruiting Bodies) — the richest and most potent part of the mushroom.

Holistic extraction method: the aqueous extraction draws out polysaccharides (strengthening the Wei Qi); the alcoholic extraction draws out triterpenes and lipophilic compounds (for example, in Reishi – calming the Shen).

Connection to tradition: preserving the full energetics of the mushroom combined with modern precision.

The Clinical-Functional Approach

For practitioners seeking proven mechanisms of action and tools to integrate into functional protocols.

Key active compounds: beta-glucans (immunomodulation) and triterpenes (anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, cellular protection).

Therapeutic focus: each product was developed to provide a clear and stable functional response.

Functional uses table:

A note on isolated compounds: PSK (Krestin) and PSP are isolated compounds that have been researched and, in Japan, regulated as pharmaceutical agents in their own right. They are not the same as the whole triple-extract sold as a dietary supplement, and no drug-level effect should be inferred from their presence as natural constituents of the fruiting body.

Choosing the Solvent – Why at Triterra Farm You Won’t Find Glycerin in Our Extracts

In the extraction of medicinal mushrooms, the choice of solvent directly affects the quality of the extract, the type of active compounds obtained, and its stability over time.
While some manufacturers use glycerin as a substitute for alcohol, at Triterra Farm we chose to avoid it entirely – in favor of a strong, full, and durable result.

Alcohol – The Professional Standard for Extracting Lipophilic Compounds

An effective solvent for extracting triterpenes, phenols, and fatty, water-insoluble substances.

Efficiently breaks down chitin walls, enabling full release of the active compounds.

Ensures stability over years (4–6 years) without the need for refrigeration.

Absorbed quickly by the body, with high bioavailability.

Why Not Glycerin in Our Extract Blend?

Extracts mainly hydrophilic (water-soluble) compounds – and therefore only partial extraction.

Less effective at breaking down chitin and releasing essential lipophilic compounds.

Shorter shelf life (up to about two years) and less chemical stability.

Commonly used mainly when alcohol must be avoided (children, sensitive individuals, religious observance) – but at the cost of reduced potency.

References to Research

For specific studies, including references to PubMed and clinical sources, links are available through the mushroom images and by clicking ‘Science’.

Disclosure

The information on this page is intended for licensed health practitioners and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or prescription. Use of the information and products is at the sole discretion and responsibility of the practitioner.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.