The history of Taovitalis
An idea is born
2018
During his studies in Shanghai, Sebastian got to know the special appreciation that edible and medicinal mushrooms are held in Asia. Mushrooms also play a central role in physical and mental well-being in Asia. In traditional Chinese medicine, it is recommended to eat 150 g of mushrooms daily for a long and healthy life.
The humble beginnings
A little research has shown the potential of mushroom cultivation. Mushrooms can be grown in old buildings that are often no longer usable for other purposes. They grow regardless of the season and on residues from forestry or agriculture, which are upcycled in this way.
At the same time, the first attempts to cultivate medicinal mushrooms are being launched.
The company is growing
2023 -2024
In a short time, Stoff’n develops into one of the largest mushroom substrate manufacturers in Austria. The basic mushroom cultivation methods of today’s medicinal mushroom production are developed and the most promising mushroom strains are tested. Sebastian and Lisa begin to pass on their knowledge of mushroom cultivation in courses and guided tours on site. In just two years, well over 500 people have been initiated into the secrets of mushroom cultivation.
In 2024, Sebastian and Michaela Friedl (nutritionist and managing director of the mushroom cultivation company “GutBehütet”) will publish the book “Fascination Mushroom Cultivation” with Stocker Verlag.
The way forward is emerging
How is it possible to bring medicinal mushrooms into a highly effective form that is bioavailable to the human body? And where can the appropriate knowledge be found?
Not an easy undertaking. Together with experts, Sebastian began to read up on traditional Chinese writings on medicinal mushrooms and current scientific literature to find the most effective preparation and extraction methods for medicinal mushrooms. After countless more or less successful attempts on our own, we were lucky enough to meet enthusiastic pharmacists and doctors who supported us on our way with their proven knowledge. Together with them, the TaoVitalis liquid extracts from the mushroom fruiting body were developed.
