Dear Friends, Autumn, 2025, marks Laura’s Mercantile’s 9th year in business! We’re celebrating with a 35%-off-everything sale for four days, starting this Friday, November 28th! I remember our first Black Friday, when we sold healthy chocolate, made from organic hemp grain, dark chocolate and dried cranberries, in beautiful holiday tins. Three of us furiously wrapped…
Dear Friends, What is going on with hemp? I’ve been asked this question many times since hemp legislation was attached to the bill to reopen the government last week. I’ve decided to write to our customers with a full answer. It’s a little shaggy dog but read on! The intention behind the 2018 Farm Bill…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 27, 2025 Laura’s Mercantile Launches Premium Functional Mushroom Collection from Ancient Nutrition — A Next-Generation Wellness Offering Winchester, KY – Laura’s Mercantile (Laura’s Mercantile) is proud to announce the addition of four advanced functional-mushroom supplements from Ancient Nutrition to its curated online wellness store. This smart move reflects Laura’s Mercantile’s forward-thinking…
Throughout centuries of Eastern medicine and reinforced by modern research, single‐species mushrooms like Reishi, Lion’s Mane and Cordyceps have offered targeted wellness support. Now, the next frontier is here: the multi-mushroom supplement — a carefully formulated blend of complementary species that work together to elevate wellness across multiple systems. Our new Multi-Mushroom supplement, crafted from…
For centuries, Cordyceps (Cordyceps militaris and Cordyceps sinensis) has been prized in traditional Eastern medicine for its remarkable ability to restore vitality and stamina. Once reserved for emperors and elite athletes, this rare fungus is now backed by modern science as a potent adaptogen that supports energy, endurance, and recovery — naturally. Our new Cordyceps…
For centuries, Lion’s Mane (Hericium erinaceus) has been treasured in Eastern medicine for its unique ability to nourish both body and mind. Today, modern research confirms what traditional healers have long known — Lion’s Mane is a natural nootropic powerhouse that supports brain health, focus, and long-term cognitive resilience. Our new Lion’s Mane supplement, verified…
Two Thousand years of Eastern medicine show that reishi mushrooms have staying power! Our new reishi supplement, made from the Ganoderma lucidium species, and verified for active compounds, offers immune-boosting, stress-relieving and antioxidant benefits.Here’s how: 1.Reishi upregulate white blood cells, aiding in the body’s defense against pathogens. 2. Reishi improves sleep quality and reduce a…
Winchester, KY – Laura’s Mercantile, an online hemp and CBD farm store, is expanding its military appreciation program by increasing its discount from 15% to 25% . “As inflationary price increases impact us all, we wanted to do something to help our military veterans,” says Laura Freeman, whose husband, Green Beret Bill Kingsbury, is a…
For those who have followed our journey through Laura’s Mercantile, you might have noticed a subtle yet significant shift. The familiar names of some of your favorite products, particularly within our CBD lines, are now proudly bearing the name Mt. Folly. This isn’t just a cosmetic change; it’s a deliberate step in the evolution of our brand,…
Can CBD Lotion Get Into Your Bloodstream? For those exploring the benefits of CBD topicals, a common question arises: Can CBD lotion enter the bloodstream? Unlike ingestible CBD products such as tinctures or gummies, topical CBD is designed to provide localized relief without systemic absorption. How CBD Lotion Works CBD lotions and…