The Power of Medicinal Mushrooms

Whether you love them or hate them, mushrooms have been a part of the human diet for thousands of years. They add “flair” to just about any meal and are one of the few non-animal sources of vitamin D.

Mushrooms have a long and colorful history. Their versatile properties have been the source of their involvement in drug abuse, folk tales and religious rituals. 1

Lesser known, of course, are their medicinal uses. Let’s explore them.

Reishi Mushrooms

While some mushrooms can be toxic, others are life-promoting. Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum), known as the mushroom of immortality, has traditionally been used as an …read more