Black Cat Botanics

Black Cat Botanics I'm Lyza, a forest-dwelling plant tinkerer living deep in the Ozark Mountains.
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I work with a variety of unique plants and fungi to create products that heal, relax, restore, energize, and more.

Microdosing Maitake: A Love Story (That You Definitely Want In On)Maitake is rich in β-glucans, particularly D-fraction ...
02/03/2026

Microdosing Maitake: A Love Story (That You Definitely Want In On)

Maitake is rich in β-glucans, particularly D-fraction polysaccharides. These compounds interact with immune cells like macrophages and NK cells, helping the immune system respond appropriately—not just crank the volume to 11.

Maitake has been studied for its effects on glucose metabolism and insulin sensitivity, meaning it helps your body respond to sugar like a rational adult instead of panicking and hoarding glucose in places it absolutely does not belong.

Research suggests maitake may improve insulin signaling, help smooth out post-meal blood sugar spikes, and support metabolic balance over time.

This is why maitake shows up a lot in conversations about metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance, and long-game wellness rather than crash-diet nonsense.

This shroom plays nicely with lipid metabolism and inflammatory pathways tied to metabolic dysfunction. It supports systems that quietly determine whether you feel steady and functional.

Unfortunately, you can't just munch maitake occasionally to get at these sweet bennies. You have to be consistent, and you want the most bioavailable form of maitake available.

See, Maitake’s most valuable compounds live in different chemical worlds. Some are water-soluble (hello β-glucans), others are alcohol-soluble. So, you want to be taking a dual extract.

Maitake is the perfect daily microdose to modulate the immune system, support blood sugar response, and help with metabolic regulation.

And it’s finally ready. Bottled. Labeled. Waiting patiently.

👉 Check out the link below to learn more, shop small-batch, wild-harvested Maitake tincture, and maybe add some supportive mushroom energy to your daily routine.

01/29/2026

Newest batch of mullein tea is blended and it tastes soo good! Grab yours at Mountain Homemade or message me directly 😉
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01/24/2026

What's your favorite way to use pine?

Mullein Tea restock at Mountain Homemade! Grab yours today 🥰
01/20/2026

Mullein Tea restock at Mountain Homemade! Grab yours today 🥰

01/17/2026

01/11/2026

Here's my best dry-weather foraging hack - now tell me yours!

01/08/2026

Turkey tail is the most-studied mushroom in the world. Are you using it?

12/30/2025
12/24/2025

Seasonal Affective Disorder sucks big ones. Mimosa Flower can help.

Using summer plants for winter wellness makes sense. Hot days bring energy for exploration and wildcrafting. During cold weather, I burrow, worm-like, into my couch. No energy there! Just lost lighters and maybe an old remote.

The only thing saving me is the ghost of my summer energy and all the work it did.

How about you? What are your herbal hacks for getting through the winter? Drop 'em in the comments and share the love.

Winter has officially begun and I am trying my best to be excited about that. But it's cold. Skin gets ashy, infections ...
12/23/2025

Winter has officially begun and I am trying my best to be excited about that.

But it's cold. Skin gets ashy, infections are sneaking around, and general apathy tends to creep in once the holidays are over.

Luckily, I've got a few tricks up my sleeve: these are my top 3 wintertime wellness winners that can help anyone hoping to THRIVE in the cold weather this year!

Don't forget - I will wrap + deliver gift orders of over $75 for free in the Mountain Home area!

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