Natural healing and other practical uses of Medical Mushrooms are as follows. Most medicinal mushrooms require the introduction of hot water or alcohol to break down tough cellular walls to make the benefits of the mushroom available for human consumption.
Adaptogenic mushrooms are a category of mushrooms that help the body maintain balance or homeostasis and resist stress. Adaptogens support the mitochondria of certain cells, enabling those cells to work harder doing what the bodymind has intended .Mushroom coffee and teas are gaining in popularity.
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These mushrooms have been used by traditional cultures to treat diabetes, gut health, gastrointestinal and liver cancer, along with heart disease.
The World Journal of Gastroenterology looked at the effects of this mushroom on cancerous human liver cells.
Research has shown that chaga extracts can stimulate spleen lymphocytes, which can then have a direct positive effect on immune system function.
Scientific research published in 2015 found that extracts of chaga had an antiviral effect on human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) type 1.
Using animal cells, the researchers found that the chaga extract was able to decrease the infective properties of the hepatitis C virus by 100-fold in just 10 minutes.
One study found that when mice were given chaga mushroom, the mice were able to swim longer, the glycogen (fuel) content of both muscles and liver increased, while lactic acid levels in the bloodstream decreased.
Cordyceps (Cordyceps militaris) supports energy and stamina and has been traditionally used for strenuous, high-altitude activities and as an immune tonic. Physical fitness enthusiasts and professional athletes alike have discovered that Cordyceps may have the effect of increased oxygen uptake, supporting higher endurance levels.
In a study Cordyceps Militaris demonstrated an improvement in VO2 max, time till exhaustion, and ventilatory threshold after three full weeks of consumption. Cordyceps Militaris has a history of use in Olympic Athlete training. Cordyceps Sinensis has many more studied medicinal properties. Immune Function: Cordyceps contain anti-inflammatory compounds like polysaccharides, modified nucleosides and cyclosporines. Anti-Aging: Cordyceps are jam-packed with antioxidants that can help fight free radical damage, prevent oxidative stress and help slow the signs of aging to optimize your health.
Exercise Performance: A 2010 study published in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine demonstrated that supplementation with Cs-4 (Cordyceps sinensis) improved exercise performance and contributed to overall markers of wellness in older adults.
Sexual Function: Traditionally, people of both sexes took tonics made from cordyceps to enhance libido and improve reproductive function. Regulate Blood Sugar: Two active constituents in cordyceps, d-mannitol cordycepin and 3’-deoxyadenosine, are partially responsible for various physiological actions that help control insulin and blood sugar levels.
Heart Health: one animal study in Acta Pharmacologica Sinica showed that cordyceps extract helped reduce damage to the heart and liver in rats with kidney disease.
Several promising in vitro studies have found that cordyceps could possess powerful anti-cancer properties and may help block the growth and spread of several different types of cancer.
Research shows that lion’s mane also possesses anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and immunostimulating properties in cells.
One method by which lion’s mane affects brain function is by enhancing “neurite outgrowth” in the brain and related organs, according to research published in the International Journal of Medicinal Mushrooms. Neurite outgrowth refers to the growth of axons and dendrites from neurons.
A 2012 study conducted in Malaysia found that consuming lion’s mane mushroom could actually regenerate damaged cells from peripheral nerve injury, an injury affecting the delicate tissue between your brain and spinal cord. Multiple studies have found an inverse correlation between lion’s mane and Alzheimer’s-related symptoms, meaning that after consuming the mushroom extract, the mice’s symptoms improved.
In animal research published in Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, lion’s mane mushroom stimulated cognitive function and helped improve memory in mice, both with and without an Alzheimer’s model.
Taking lion’s mane supplements has also been found to have potentially protective effects on the spread of Parkinson’s disease in animal models as well.
One animal model conducted by the Department of Food Science and Nutrition at Nishikyushu University’s Faculty of Home Economics in Japan found that administering Grifola frondosa to diabetic rats improved glucose tolerance and blood glucose levels.
An animal model published in the Journal of Oleo Science, for example, found that supplementation with maitake mushrooms was effective in reducing cholesterol levels in mice.
One animal model published in the International Journal of Medical Sciences found that giving rats an extract of Grifola frondosa could lessen age-related hypertension.
Some research suggests that maitake mushrooms may be therapeutic against PCOS and could help combat common issues like infertility. A 2010 study conducted at the J.T. Chen Clinic’s Department of Gynecology in Tokyo, for example, found that maitake extract was able to induce ovulation for 77 percent of participants with PCOS and was nearly as effective as some of the conventional medications used for treatment.
Maitake contains beta glucan, a polysaccharide found in fungi that supports healthy immune function, among other health benefits.
One animal model published in the International Journal of Cancer showed that administering an extract derived from the Grifola frondosa to mice helped effectively block tumor growth.
Similarly, a 2013 in vitro study reported that maitake mushroom extract could be useful in suppressing the growth of breast cancer cells.
This mushroom has a long and rich history of use in traditional Chinese and Japanese culture and medicines.
Over the past several decades, dozens of different studies conducted in Japan, China, the U.S. and the U.K. have demonstrated that reishi mushrooms are capable of offering protection against numerous diseases or illnesses, including:
Certain components of the shiitake mushroom have hypolipidaemic (fat-reducing) effects, such as eritadenine and b-glucan, a soluble dietary fiber that’s also found in barley, rye and oats.
A study conducted at Tohoku University in Japan found that shiitake mushrooms prevented blood pressure increases in hypertensive rats. Shiitake feeding resulted in a decrease in VLDL and HDL cholesterol, whereas maitake mushroom feeding caused a decrease in VLDL cholesterol only.
Studies indicate that the fibers found in shiitake mushrooms may support digestive and gut health. They are known to inhibit inflammation in the gut, which is critical for maintaining a healthy digestive system.
Shiitake mushrooms are a great source of B vitamins, which help support adrenal function and turn nutrients from food into useable energy. They have proven to help balance hormones naturally and break through brain fog to maintain focus all day long even improving cognitive performance.
Although vitamin D is best obtained from the sun, shiitake mushrooms can also provide a decent amount of this essential vitamin.
When selenium is taken with vitamins A and E, it can help reduce the severity of acne and the scarring that can occur afterward. A hundred grams of shiitake mushrooms contain 5.7 milligrams of selenium, which is 8 percent of your daily value. That means shiitake mushrooms can act as a natural acne treatment.
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