Medicinal mushrooms

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Chaga is a fungus that grows on birch and other trees primarily in cold climates, known for its medicinal properties and abundance of melanin. It has been used in holistic medicine for centuries to purify the body and mind. Chaga is consumed as elixir and tea and can be found as extracts, tinctures, powders and other forms and is generally considered safe. Chaga is the King of Mushrooms known as "Gift of God, " a nutrient-rich superfood filled with antioxidants, beta-glucans and hint of vanilla. 

Potential Health Benefits: Boost the immune system, heart health, restoring cells, cardio-protective, anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, anti-viral, circulation, skin for "anti-aging," eyes, hair, lungs, liver, nervous system, ulcers, brain tissue, stomach, metabolism, blood pressure, tissue, allergies, analgesic (pain), anti-parasitic, anti-platelet, intestinal, digestion, blood, blood sugar, worms, detoxification and anti-tumor. 

Contains: Beta-gulcans, polysaccharides, betulin, betulinic acid, melanin, anti-oxidants, superoxide dismutase, inotodiol, calcium, zinc, iron, B-complex, B1 thiamine, B2 riboflavin, B3 niacin, Vitamin D, copper, manganese, potassium, phosphorus, amino acids, fiber and magnesium.

Reishi are polypore mushrooms growing in forests, known for their spiritual potency. Their adaptogenic properties may help the body adapt to stress, promoting balance and resilience. The large dark ruby red “mushroom of immortality“ has typically been used to potentially support the immune system, reduce fatigue and increase quality of sleep. Studies suggest that they can manage cholesterol, blood sugar levels and have anti-cancer properties. 

Potential Health Benefits: Immune system, viral infections, flu, influenza, swine, respiratory, asthma, bronchitis, stomach, ulcers, heart disease, anti-bacterial, anti-viral, anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor, anti-cancer, ovarian, decrease blood pressure, decrease cholesterol, breast, prostate, regulate blood sugar, anti-oxidant, anti-microbial, regulate weight, increase longevity, liver, detoxifying, hepatitis, kidneys, nerves, hypertension, insomnia, sexual, endurance, endocrine, hormones, HIV, herpes, lupus, diabetes, myotonia, dystrophia, bone, warts, appetite, skin, anxiety, alzheimers. 

Contains: P53 destroying abnormal cells, polysaccharides and terpenes, Vitamin B, B5, B9, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, ergosterol, calcium, potassium, phosphorous, zinc, magnesium, amino acids.

Turkey Tail known as “many colors” is a medicinal mushroom that can treat various health conditions. Resembling a turkeys tail, it’s known as one of the most important mushrooms in the world. Turkey tail may help boost the immune system, improve cognitive function, increase performance, balance gut biome, increase bone health, reduce inflammation and lower blood sugar. Turkey Tail is packed with anti-oxidants and has a high concentration of Polysaccharide Peptide (PSP) for cellular health, it’s used for cancer treatment in many countries. For thousands of years Turkey Tail has been consumed in Asia to treat chronic disease and restore balance in the body, mind & soul. 

Potential Health Benefits: Reduce inflammation, infection, increasing energy, aphrodisiac, respiratory, digestion, dampness, phlegm, pulmonary, stomach, spleen, anti-tumor, prostate, breast, gastric, esophagus, throat, kidneys, colorectal, lungs, cervical, blood, nose, skin, hypertension, blood sugar, kidneys, fatigue, circulation, TB, heat, fevers, eczema, gout, herpes, fungus, HIV and arthritis. 

Contains: Polysaccharide peptide (PSP), polysaccharide krestin (PSK), phenolic acids, flavonoids and terpenoids, beta-glucans, sterols, steroids, lignin, fatty acids, proteins, peptides, Vitamin D, ergosterol, Vitamin B, Vitamin B3-niacin, potassium, manganese, amino acids, fiber.

Artist Conk is a humble but fascinating bracket fungus, found in cold climates growing as mycelium in the wood of living and dead trees. It‘s a medicinal mushroom with potential health benefits for immune system, respiratory and cardiovascular health. Traditionally used to address kidney and liver issues and considered to have cooling and digestive benefits. Artist Conk contains Nitric Oxide Synthase which may improve blood flow through the arteries along with ganoderma acid, a group of triterpenoids the main bioactive component for anti-tumor, anti-inflammatory and liver protection. "The spirit mushroom" may revitalize and uplift you, found on balsam, poplar, spruce and maple trees and contains beta-glucans which possess potential anti-cancer properties.

Potential Health Benefits: Boost immune system, lungs, respiratory, cholesterol, anti-bacterial, anti-tumor, saliva, styptic, mucus, anti-inflammatory, oxygen, chi, pain, diuretic, indigestion, homeostasis, heat, rheumatism, TB, esophagus, anti-biotic, altitude sickness, gout, eyes, and blood sugar. 

Contains: Polysaccharides, beta-glucans, triterpenoids, chitin, Vitamin D, iron, potassium, anti-oxidants, ganoderic acid, applanoxide acid.

Horse Hoof is a mushroom known as to "inflames life," a nerve tonic and mood booster resembling a horse hoof that refreshes and quiets the soul. Typically brown in color, found growing on trees particularly birch and beech, contains melanin and can survive up to 30 years. 

Potential health benefits: Reduce blood pressure, anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor, throat, stomach, uterus, esophagus, gastric, frostbite, intestinal parasites, lungs, blood circulation, bladder, hemorrhoids, diuretic, arthritis, blood sugar, colds, flu, laxative, skin "anti-aging," nerves, bronchitis, asthma, indigestion, anti-bacterial, immune system, cells, herpes, anti-microbial, HIV and rheumatism. 

Contains: Melanin, Polysaccharides, triterpenes, chitin, beta-glucans, polyphenols, anti-oxidants, amino acids, Vitamin D2 ergosterol, calcium, phosphorus, sodium, potassium, iron, zinc, copper, manganese, selenium.

Birch Polypore known as "revives life," enlivens the body and quiets the soul. This beige, white or tan cap kidney-shaped soft marshmellow like mushroom is found on birch trees, used traditionally for wound healing, intestinal parasites and a general immune tonic. Birch Polypore aids in breaking down dead birch wood to return it’s nutrients to the soil.

Potential health benefits: Immune system boosting, anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, anesthetic, anti-viral, anti-tumor, cells, skin, lungs, rectal, stomach, fatigue, intestinal parasites, intestines, anti-microbial, laxative, styptic, corns, anti-fungal and anti-septic.

Contains: Beta-gulcans, triterpenes, phenolic acid, alkaloid, piptamine, betulin, betulinic acid, anti-agaric acid, polyporenic acids, Vitamin B1 (thiamine), B2 (riboflavin), B3 (niacin), B5 (pantothenic acid), B6 (pyridoxine), B12 (cobalamin), iron, zinc, magnesium, potassium, calcium, selenium. 

Birch bark is one of the most medicinal tree barks in the world used for its many holistic health benefits. It has been valued for centuries by indigenous communities to make canoes, containers, clothing, art and crafting. Birch bark contains betulin which has been used for skin health and healing, reducing inflammation and irritations. It may help treat skin disorders including eczema, psoriasis and rashes, aiding in skin repair and healthy complexion. Salicylic acid in Birch exfoliates skin, unclogs pores and can reduce acne. Birch bark, twigs and leaves contain methyl salicylates similar to ingredients in aspirin which can helps to relieve pain and inflammation associated with arthritis and rheumatism.

Potential Health Benefits: Anti-inflammatory, analgesic (pain), skin health, acne, rash, eczema, psoriasis, muscle and joint relief, arthritis, rheumatism, hair health, increase collagen, thinning hair, dry scalp, detoxification, diuretic, reduce fluid, reduce cholesterol, prevent obesity, improve insulin sensitivity, anti-cancer, anti-HIV, anti-microbial, kidney stones, bladder stones, urinary tract.

A large molecule made up of small monosaccharides, called a glycan. A carbohydrate, starch, cellulose or glycogen consisting of a number of sugar molecules bound together to store energy, send cellular messages or support cells and tissue.

Strong anti-tumor, attracted to sites in the body where tumors are present, no side effects, no toxicity, cause apoptosis on tumor cells, spontaneous cell disassembly.

Pigment found in the natural world. Ink used by octopus as a shield against danger, gives Chaga and human skin color. Chaga contains the most natural melanin and is the best nutritional source. Melanin is found in basal layers of the epidermis differentiating skin colors, provides hair color, in the iris indicates eye color and the inner ear is less susceptible to damage and hearing loss with more melanin. The nervous system contains it in the brain stem (medulla), zona reticularis of the adrenal glands and enhances a neurologically active protein (neuropeptide) in neurons producing important neurotransmitters of serotonin, dopamine, and adrenalin. It prevents DNA damage by UV's, aids in hearing, skincare, pineal gland, adrenals, and nervous system need melanin for optimal function.

An enzyme found in all living cells that catalyzes the dismutation of the radical into either ordinary oxygen or hydrogen peroxide. An important antioxidant defense against oxidative stress in the body preventing damaged tissue. Used to treat pain and swelling caused by osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

Diverse group of plant based compounds, polyphenols found in fruits, vegetables and beverages with potential health benefits including anti-oxidants which act on the immune system. Cardiovascular health, brain health and cancer prevention.

Hardest all-natural material on earth. Locked in chitin walls are the bio-actives that make Chaga a powerful mushroom. A fibrous substance consisting of polysaccharides forming the major constituent in the exoskeleton of arthropods and cell walls of fungi.