Many types of mushrooms have been used for their medicinal properties for centuries. All types of medicinal mushrooms include polysaccharides, and beta-glucans are particularly important in the role of boosting our immune system. Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties are generally contained in all mushrooms. Each of these mushrooms also has different properties and can provide various health benefits.
Maitake mushrooms
Maitake mushrooms have a range of health benefits, including helping to balance blood glucose, boost immune function, reduce cholesterol levels and blood pressure, promote fertility, and potentially have an anti-cancer effect.
Reishi mushrooms
Reishi mushrooms are known for their
stress-reducing and
immune-boosting effects. They can help reduce fatigue and improve sleep quality.
Turkey Tail mushrooms
Turkey Tail mushrooms are rich in antioxidants and are known for their immune-boosting effects. They can help protect against viruses and bacteria.
Chaga mushrooms
Chaga mushrooms are believed to be one of the most powerful medicinal mushrooms. They are known for their antioxidant and immune-boosting properties, as well as their ability to reduce inflammation.
Cordyceps mushrooms
Cordyceps mushrooms are known for their energizing and performance-enhancing effects. They can help increase energy levels and enhance physical performance.
Shiitake mushrooms
Shiitake mushrooms are known for their anti-viral, anti-bacterial, and immune-boosting properties. They can help improve gut health and digestion.
Lion's Mane mushrooms are rich in compounds that can improve cognitive function and mental clarity. They can help
boost concentration and focus.
Tinder Conk (Fomes fomentarius)
tinder conk, has a variety of medicinal applications including anti-bacterial, anti-diabetic, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities. It is also being studied for its potential to act as an antidote for specific ills. Additionally, it has been used to treat bladder disorders, dysmenorrhea, and hemorrhoids, and its betulinic acid has demonstrated strong antiviral properties. Foraging for tinder conk can also be a way to connect with nature.
Royal Sun mushrooms (Agaricus blazei Murrill)
Royal Sun has a variety of medicinal benefits, including fighting physical and emotional stress, stimulating the immune system, improving quality of life in diabetics, reducing cholesterol, preventing osteoporosis and peptic ulcer, treating circulatory and digestive problems, and fighting cancer. They also contain unique compounds that strengthen the body's mechanisms against infections and modulate the body's immune response to provide protection against disease.
Mesima (Phellinus linteus)
Phellinus linteus, also known as Mesima, has been studied for its potential anti-tumor, anti-angiogenic, and immunomodulatory properties. It has been suggested to be effective in treating immune imbalances and allergic reactions, as well as potentially preventing against different types of cancers. Studies have also shown that an ethanol extract of
P. linteus can reduce the inflammatory response of mice with asthma and may have anti-inflammatory and antitumor effects.
Tremella (Tremella spp.)
Tremella mushrooms have many benefits for health and wellness. It can help reduce the risk of heart disease, control blood sugar levels, boost the immune system, reduce inflammation, lower cholesterol, combat obesity, protect nerves and may fight cancer. It is also known to possess anti-aging benefits due to its ability to absorb into the deeper layers of the skin and break down free radicals. Additionally, it is high in vitamin D which can be supportive of skin health and hydration.
Enoki mushrooms (Flammulina velutipes)
Enoki mushrooms are highly nutritious and provide a range of health benefits. They contain bioactive polysaccharides, FVE protein, and ribosome-inactivating protein which can regulate the immune system. Enoki mushrooms are also rich in antioxidants such as thiamine, niacin, riboflavin, iron, calcium, potassium, copper, sodium, and selenium, as well as B vitamins.
Zhu ling (Polyporus umbellatus)
Zhu Ling has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for centuries to treat edemas and remove dampness from the body. It is a powerful diuretic that can reduce hypertension and prevent kidney disease by promoting fluid balance within the body. Studies have shown that it can also be used to treat Dampness accumulation in the Lower Jiao and promote hair regrowth with low doses of the extract. Additionally, Zhu Ling has the action of strongly draining dampness and harmful body fluids by promoting urination.
Poria Cocos aka. Fu ling (Wolfiporia extensa)
Poria cocos mushroom has been used for a variety of health benefits, including improving kidney function, lowering serum cholesterol, reducing inflammation, and suppressing immune function. It may also have antitumor and anti-vomiting effects. Poria cocos can also support immune function, the urinary tract, and a healthy mood, as well as potentially being effective against type-2 diabetes. However, there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses and more research is needed to confirm their potential benefits.
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