The ABM (Agaricus blazei murrill) is a medicinal mushroom originally native to Brazil, where it thrives in warm temperatures and sunny climates. It has been scientifically researched for more than forty years. It belongs to the group of gilled mushrooms related to the common button mushroom.
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Agaricus Blazei Murrill
Home in South America
When people think about medicinal mushrooms, they often first think of species originating from Asia, such as Reishi, Cordyceps, and Shiitake. In fact, medicinal mushrooms can be found in almost all cultures around the world — from the cold northern regions, where Chaga grows in birch forests, to warmer climates where ABM thrives.
Many Names
The name ABM – Agaricus blazei murrill – was coined by the American mycologist W. A. Murrill. However, this medicinal mushroom is also known by many other names, either referring to its origin or its preferred growing conditions. Since it originates from Brazil, it is also called Agaricus brasiliensis. Its preference for warm temperatures and sunny locations earned it the nickname “Sun Mushroom” (Cogumelo do Sol / Sunshine Mushroom). In its homeland, it is also known as the “Mushroom of Life” – Cogumelo de Vida. Its delicate almond-like aroma and flavor led to the nickname “Almond Mushroom.”
A Journey Around the World
Many medicinal mushrooms have been known for centuries within the cultures they originate from. Their discovery and worldwide distribution often followed unusual paths. In the case of ABM, it was Japanese coffee growers who brought the mushroom from Brazil to Japan, where it was cultivated further. From there, it spread across the world. We cultivate our ABM in Limeshain on straw substrate exclusively during the summer months. This allows us to work in an environmentally conscious way while closely matching the mushroom’s natural growing conditions.
