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Mushrooms and Wellness
The healing benefits of functional mushrooms.
Even before Netflix’s hit show Fantastic Fungi made mushrooms so popular, they have long been celebrated for their medicinal properties within the wellness community. This hero ingredient is not only packed with flavor, it is also loaded with vitamins that help promote immunity and enhance bone strength. Functional mushrooms are also now often used for regulating mood as well as sleep, boosting digestive health, and improving skin radiance.
Revered Since Ancient Times.
A Quick History
Mushrooms have been used in traditional Chinese medicine (“TCM”) for over 2,000 years. The use of medicinal mushrooms date back to some of the first medical texts on record. For example, the reishi mushroom was written as a powerful medicine in the great classic herbal text, the...
Shen Nong Ben Cao
in about 200 AD.
Nero takes the Throne
Functional mushrooms were prized in Roman society for both their medicinal properties and deadly potential. Varieties like truffles and Caesar’s mushrooms were popular among Roman and forbidden for the lower classes. The deadly side of mushrooms is most remembered by the poisoning of Emperor Claudius, one of the more infamous murders in Roman history as it paved the way for Nero to take the throne.
Shen Nong Ben Cao
in about 200 AD.
The Ancient Egyptians
The ancient Egyptians called mushrooms “sons of the gods” and “plants of immortality”. Consuming mushrooms was the exclusive privilege of the pharaoh and his dining companions. Not only did the Egyptians think mushrooms were scrumptious; they were also considered health food.
In the early 400s, an Egyptian scholar named Athenaeus authored Deipnoshistae (translation: The Gatronomers). eipnoshistae included a mushroom recipe for a dish called mykai that became heavily replicated and quoted as a healthy dish.
The Mushroom Superstars
Here is a rich selection of mushroom varieties celebrated for their wide-ranging health benefits and healing properties. This array includes Psilocybin, Reishi, Cordyceps, Lion’s Mane, Chaga, and Turkey Tail mushrooms. Each mushroom stands out with its unique colors, shapes, and textures, representing its specific wellness advantages.
Known to support mental clarity, immune health, energy, and overall vitality, these mushrooms offer a comprehensive range of benefits. Discover how each of these remarkable fungi can contribute to a balanced, health-focused lifestyle.
Reishi
Reishi supports the body’s natural ability to fight viruses and destroys cancer cells. Regular intake of Reishi has also rendered impressive results in managing stress, enhancing mood, and improving one’s quality of sleep.
Cordyceps
Cordyceps is a type of mushroom that continues to gain traction among athletic or active individuals. It boosts metabolic rates and helps with muscle recovery, especially following a killer workout. A shot of cordyceps before exercise or sport also supports the body as it regulates oxygen.
Lion’s Mane
Lion’s Mane supports productivity, focus, mood, overall brain function, and helps in prevention of Alzheimer’s and dementia.
Chaga
Chaga does wonders in fighting inflammation. It’s been found to not only help fight cancer, but also lower blood sugar levels.
Turkey Tail
One of the most researched mushrooms on the planet, Turkey Tail contains pre-biotics and antioxidants that help inhibit or reduce damage caused by oxidative stress. Researchers are exploring how turkey tail may help balance blood sugar levels, boost athletic performance, fight viral and bacterial infections, and reduce fatigue.
