Healing Medicinal Mushrooms, Roots & Barks

Healing Medicinal Tea

Making herbal tea with healing Mushrooms, Roots and Barks. It has shiitake, chaga, and reishi mushrooms, several different types of ginseng root, astragalus, and mulberries. I make a decoction and let it simmer for up to 5-6 hours to extract as many nutrients as possible. Then I make a big pot of green tea and mix half and half and add honey, Stevia and lemon. I drink it hot or cold. I make enough to last 3 or 4 days. This tea gives me so much energy, much more than coffee and without the crash.

Shiitake Mushroom

Shiitake is used as an anti-cancer drug in Japan and sanctioned for this purpose by their FDA. It has many health benefits, such as it’s ability to lower blood pressure and reduce cholesterol. It possesses powerful antioxidant properties that help the body fight the damage of free radicals. It is also known to reduce inflammation. It also has many beneficial vitamins and minerals. This mushroom contains Lentinan. Lentinan is used by some to treat cancer of the bowel, liver, lung and stomach. It increases the production of beneficial killer cells. It may also be helpful in the treatment of AIDS.

Mushrooms have the ability to boost the immune system and combat many diseases by way of providing important vitamins, minerals and enzymes. A 2015 study published in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition evaluated 52 healthy males and females, aged 21–41 years, to determine if shiitake mushrooms could improve human immune function. The study involved a four-week parallel group trial that involved participants consuming either five or 10 grams of mushrooms daily. The results suggest that consuming mushrooms improved cell effector function and improved gut immunity. There was also a reduction of inflammation due to mushroom consumption.

Research suggests that shiitake mushrooms help fight cancer cells and the lentinan in shiitakes help heal chromosome damage caused by anticancer treatments. This suggests shiitakes could be used as a potential natural cancer treatment. A 2006 study published in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine investigated the potential roles of an ethyl acetate fraction from shiitake mushrooms. The study involved two human breast carcinoma cell lines, one human nonmalignant breast epithelial cell line and two myeloma cell lines. The results suggest that shiitake mushrooms were able to inhibit growth in tumor cells with their mycochemical value. Shiitake mushroom successfully inducted apoptosis, the process of programmed cell death. (1)

Chaga

Chaga  is a primary adaptogen, cancer fighter, immune system modulator, anti-tumor agent, gastrointestinal tonifier, longevity tonic and genoprotective agent (DNA-shielding). Chaga's purifying, detoxifying and healing properties have been known in Russia for centuries. Chaga mushroom normalizes Blood Pressure. The antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties in  chaga can help to normalize blood pressure and keep it in a stable healthy range throughout the day. The most importanthealth benefits  ofreishi mushrooms include their ability to boost energy, reduce blood pressure, and slow the aging process. It is also known for its anti- cancer potential.

Reishi Mushroom

Reishi is used in herbal medicine as an adaptogen. It helps your body adapt to stress. It is non-toxic and safe for long-term use. This grounding mushroom helps you to chill out and adapt to whatever life throws your way. Reishi may also help support your immune system. It has many polysaccharides, antioxidant properties, and beta-glucans that can help with immune function. (2)

Reishi mushrooms are adaptogen, plants that help the body combat stress. In one study of 132 patients suffering from neurasthenia (a condition characterized by physical and mental exhaustion), consumption of a compound found in reishi mushrooms was shown to improve aches, pains and feelings of irritability.

Numerous studies have been done on reishi mushrooms’ effect on cancer cells. The results have been intriguing—one small study in the Journal of Oncology found that tumors shrunk in three patients that were taking reishi muchrooms. Researchers believe beta glucans in the mushrooms may prevent new blood vessel growth, which is key as cancer cells need a steady blood supply to grow. The triterpenes (AKA essential oils) in the mushrooms may also inhibit the development and metastasis of tumors. Additional research indicates that the mushrooms could alleviate chemotherapy induced nausea and improve the efficacy of radiation therapy. That said, if you’re currently undergoing cancer treatment, be sure to check in with your doctor before adding reishi mushrooms to your routine, as they may interact with your protocol.

Research done on animals indicates that reishi mushrooms may be therapeutic for neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimers disease and may also be able to protect the brain from seizures. Further research still needs to be done to confirm this, however.

Reishi mushroom spores were found to promote liver cell regeneration in mice, improving the organ’s ability to shuttle toxins out of the body. A healthy liver can also be critical to supporting other health benefits mentioned above, including managing blood sugar and allergies.

Despite the fact that their other nickname is “the mushroom of immortality,” reishi mushrooms won’t, in fact, make you live forever. But they do have antioxidant properties that can reduce the risk of disease and premature aging—and we can never have too many foods like that in our diets, right? (3)

Ginseng

Korean ginseng is commonly referred to as an overall well-being medication. This is because it affects several systems in the body (such as the immune system, reproductive system, and neurological system).

Ginseng has been used for centuries in Traditional Chinese Medicine for improving overall health. It has been used to help fight off stress, lower blood sugar, as well as treat male erectile dysfunction and many other conditions. Korean ginseng is known for its ability to help regulate mood, strengthen the immune system, and improve cognition. (4) American ginseng (Panax quinquefolis) is an herb that grows mainly in North America. Wild American ginseng is in such high demand that it has been declared a threatened or endangered species in some states in the United States.

People take American ginseng by mouth for stress, to boost the immune system, and as a stimulant.

American ginseng is often used to fight infections such as colds and flu. There is some evidence that it might help prevent colds and flu and make symptoms milder when infections do occur.

American ginseng is used for other infections including HIV/AIDS, infections of the intestine (dysentery), and particular infections (Pseudomonas infections) that are common in people with cystic fibrosis.

Some people use American ginseng to improve digestion and for loss of appetite, as well as for vomiting, inflammation of the colon (colitis), and inflammation of the lining of the stomach (gastritis).

Don’t confuse American ginseng with Siberian ginseng (Eleutherococcus senticosus) or Asian ginseng (Panax ginseng). They have different medicinal effects. (5) Astragalus

It has many purported health benefits, including immune-boosting, anti-aging and anti-inflammatory effects. Astragalus is believed to prolong life and used to treat a wide variety of ailments, such as fatigue, allergies and the common cold. It's also used against heart disease, diabetes and other conditions.

Astragalus is an herbal supplement that has been used for centuries in traditional Chinese medicine. Astragalus contains beneficial plant compounds that may enhance your immune system. The primary role of your immune system is to protect your body against harmful invaders, including bacteria, germs and viruses that can cause illness. Some evidence shows that astragalus may increase your body’s production of white blood cells, which are the cells of your immune system responsible for preventing illness.

In animal research, astragalus root has been shown to help kill bacteria and viruses in mice with infections. Mulberries

Dried mulberries are an excellent source of anthocyanins, a group of antioxidants known for their anti-inflammatory properties. They have also been used to improve blood circulation. Dried mulberries contain another compound called resveratrol, the same potent antioxidant found in red wine and peanuts that is revered for its anti-aging effects. Studies indicate that resveratrol may lower blood pressure and reduce the risk for heart disease.

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3. Katie Morton, September 5, 2018 REISHI MUSHROOMS ARE SERIOUSLY TRENDING—BUT WHAT ARE THEIR HEALTH BENEFITS, EXACTLY? Accessed 11 October 2019 <https://www.wellandgood.com/good-food/reishi-mushroom-benefits/>

4. By Sherry Christiansen Updated September 10, 2019 Medically reviewed by Richard N. Fogoros, MD Improves Mood, Cognitive Function, and Immune System accessed 11 October 2019 <https://www.verywellhealth.com/korean-ginseng-benefits-4588917>

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