There are about 1.5 million varieties of mushrooms in the world, some of which are edible, some poisonous, and some used as medicinal mushrooms that have medical potential and are intended for medicinal use. So far, only about 3,000 varieties have been studied, and scientists have discovered that many varieties have amazing effects on our bodies and are able to prevent and treat various diseases.
Throughout history (more than 1,000 years), medicinal mushrooms have been used to cure and prevent diseases that conventional medicine cannot cure, largely thanks to their polysaccharide and anti-inflammatory properties, which are among the most studied medicinal mushrooms in the world. Among other things, medicinal mushrooms protect the heart, maintain the immune system, protect the liver, have anti-cancer activity, lower cholesterol, balance blood sugar levels, and more…
Get to know the most common types of medicinal mushrooms for curing and preventing various diseases.
Cordyceps
Cordyceps is a medicinal mushroom that is considered widespread and well-known in the world of science and research, and has a long tradition of uses in the world of traditional Eastern medicine. It is widely known for its ability to prevent and treat various diseases such as increased blood sugar levels, strengthening the immune system, improving athletic performance, improving heart activity, and more.
Hirisium
The Hirschium mushroom is also called the 'lion's mane' due to its noble appearance and mane that resembles a lion's mane. Originally growing in North America, China and Japan, it now grows in Asia on dead or living trees. Hirschium is considered a very common Chinese edible and medicinal mushroom and for centuries people have eaten it to develop nerves of "steel". It is rich in antioxidants and various nutrients, helping to improve cognitive performance and neurological health such as nerve cell regeneration and growth, treating Alzheimer's disease, treating mood disorders, sleep and seizures.
Reishi
The reishi mushroom is considered the oldest, as it has been used medicinally for over 2,000 years, especially in Chinese medicine. It is the most highly regarded strain in the world, with unique properties such as strong antioxidants that strengthen the body in cases of poor function. In addition, the beta-glucan content in reishi prevents the growth of cancer cells and even inhibits their spread in the body. Reishi is also used for classic purposes such as improving fatigue and exhaustion, lowering high blood pressure, lowering blood sugar levels, lack of appetite, calming the nervous system. Improves prostate function and more.
Trekky Trail
Turkey Tail (Trametes variegated) is considered a colorful mushroom with many shades and amazing purples. It has varieties in many shades such as black, gray and white, and is also called "turkey tail" due to its appearance and shades that are reminiscent of the tail of a turkey. It grows in wooded areas on rotten or living tree trunks and logs. The mushroom is considered very ancient and has been widely used in medicine throughout history, largely thanks to the powerful polysaccharides it contains such as beta-nalokines and other nutrients found in it, which are the most researched in the field of medicinal mushrooms.
The Trematodes varisocolla mushroom is effective for a wide range of diseases, such as improving liver and spleen function, strengthening a weak immune system, and is effective for cancer, human papillomavirus, infections, anemia, mucosal weakness, and more.
Agricus
The Agaricus mushroom grows in the Amazon rainforests of Brazil, and is also called the "royal sun mushroom" due to its noble appearance. The species is considered relatively new to the medicinal mushroom market (it was discovered by a Japanese farmer in 1960), compared to Cordyceps militaris, which is considered to have a history of over 1000 years in Chinese medicine. Despite being new to the mushroom market, it is considered the best-selling in Brazil and Japan. The Agaricus mushroom contains a high amount of polysaccharides, beta-glucans and proteins, and anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer components.
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