The Magic of Medicinal Mushrooms

Mushrooms are most commonly thought of as simply food. Few people recognize what powerful medicines mushrooms can be, but today’s scientific research shows that over 270 species of fungi have therapeutic value.  This confirms the thousands of years of traditional use for mushrooms in herbal medicine, most notably in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). 

Mushrooms have many healing properties, especially for the immune system. Various species can both stimulate the immune system to help the body fight infections and cancer, as well as modulate the immune system to reduce excess immune activity in autoimmune disorders. Many medicinal mushrooms have adaptogenic, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, making them great for promoting overall health and reducing the effects of stress. 

Mushrooms can also be hepatoprotective, which means they protect the liver (and other organs) from damage from environmental toxins. They can lower blood pressure and cholesterol to benefit the heart and circulation, too. Some even have calming effects on the nerves.

Medicinal mushrooms contain a number of bioactive compounds, including triterpenoids, proteins, and complex polysaccharides such as beta glucans. In dried form, tonic fungi are composed of about 80% polysaccharides, 10%-15% protein, 2%-3% oil, and 2%-6% minerals and other compounds. Medicinal mushrooms can be important sources of B vitamins such as riboflavin, folate, thiamine, pantothenic acid, and niacin. They also provide trace minerals such as selenium, copper and iron.

In this Sunshine Sharing we’ll introduce you to eight different species of medicinal fungi that can boost your immune system, help you cope better with stress and otherwise improve your health. 

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There are literally hundreds of species of edible and medicinal mushrooms. These fungi can boost and/or balance immune responses to help the body overcome infections and cancer. Many help the body cope with stress and counteract aging. They can also…

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