Author: Laura Freeman

Why bioavailability matters for CBD pet treats – Mt. Folly dog treats are made with peanut butter and coconut oil so the CBD is actually absorbed into your pet’s bloodstream.

Dear Friends, Saturday, I sat down at my desk with a stack of bills, looking for our diesel statement. Earlier in the week, I’d gone into town to order a tank of fuel. There, Miss B, who runs the Bulk Plant and doesn’t miss a thing, told me that her terminal was in short supply, […]

It’s a little science, a little economics, and now a lot of politics. Here is the backstory,  which includes the chemistry of making CBD intoxicating, the booming business of “stoner” hemp and the likely effect on Mt. Folly’s products. The 2018 Farm Bill legalized hemp after several state-run pilot programs, started at universities and select […]

Turmeric has gone from curry staple to daily supplement for joint comfort, inflammation support, mood, digestion and more.  Most readers here already know that its key active compound is curcumin, one of a group of antioxidant curcuminoids found in the turmeric root. What far fewer people realize is this: standard turmeric and plain curcumin are […]

At Laura’s Mercantile, we are Powered by Nature. Proven by Science. Pioneering health for the long haul.  That’s quite a commitment, and we hope to prove it to you. This article details self-reported relief, while attempts at double-blinding CBD studies have been less positive about arthritis pain reduction.  Watch this space as we post more peer-reviewed […]

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 [...]