The Power of Mushrooms with Mushrooms 4 Life
Posted by Emma Nolan on 8th Jun 2023
Mushrooms have been used in Eastern medicine for thousands of years and have recently become very popular, and for good reason! Mushrooms provide so many health benefits from brain boosting to immune support. Each mushroom will have a unique health advantage, find out all of these below.
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LION'S MANE
Lion’s Mane is also known as the ‘Mountain Priest’ mushroom and revered by ancient medicine for its cognitive and nerve benefits.
In Western medicine it is known as a nootropic for its psychoactive substances and ability to stimulate active nerve growth factors (NGF).
It has a sweet and mild flavour, and in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) it is considered to regulate the ‘Qi’ energy and promote digestion.
It calms the ‘Shen’ spirit and soothes the mind.
REISHI
Reishi is the most highly revered of all the medicinal mushrooms in Traditional Chinese Medicine.
It is known as the ‘Mushroom of Immortality’ for its rich storehouse of nutrients and antioxidant compounds and traditionally regarded as having adaptogenic properties.
In TCM it is the considered the one mushroom that revitalises the ‘Zheng Qi’ or life force energy. It calms the ‘Shen’ spirit, restores energy, and nourishes the blood.
LION'S MANE
Lion’s Mane is also known as the ‘Mountain Priest’ mushroom and revered by ancient medicine for its cognitive and nerve benefits.
In Western medicine it is known as a nootropic for its psychoactive substances and ability to stimulate active nerve growth factors (NGF).
It has a sweet and mild flavour, and in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) it is considered to regulate the ‘Qi’ energy and promote digestion.
It calms the ‘Shen’ spirit and soothes the mind.
REISHI
Reishi is the most highly revered of all the medicinal mushrooms in Traditional Chinese Medicine.
It is known as the ‘Mushroom of Immortality’ for its rich storehouse of nutrients and antioxidant compounds and traditionally regarded as having adaptogenic properties.
In TCM it is the considered the one mushroom that revitalises the ‘Zheng Qi’ or life force energy. It calms the ‘Shen’ spirit, restores energy, and nourishes the blood.
CHAGA
Traditionally known as the ‘Diamond of the Forest’ or ‘King of the Herbs’, these mushrooms grow on Siberian birch trees in the wild.
Rich in vitamins, minerals and compounds such as superoxide dismutase, betulinic acid and glutathione, Chaga is one of nature’s most impressive superfoods.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Chaga has a warm, sweet energy and is supportive of the liver, spleen and digestive fire.
It is revered as an adaptogen to boost your body during times of stress.
CORDYCEPS
Cordyceps is known as the ‘Emperors mushroom’ and regarded in traditional medicine as the mushroom for performance and vitality.
As a medicinal mushroom Cordyceps is revered as an all-round adaptogen and may help to support stamina and endurance.
It is rich in cordycepin, a unique compound which may have antiviral properties and play a role in healthy energy metabolism.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine Cordyceps has a sweet and warming energy and is supportive to the kidney and liver meridians.
CHAGA
Traditionally known as the ‘Diamond of the Forest’ or ‘King of the Herbs’, these mushrooms grow on Siberian birch trees in the wild.
They gain their impressive antioxidant profile from nutrients slowly drawn from deep inside the bark, taking decades to mature.
Rich in vitamins, minerals and compounds such as superoxide dismutase, betulinic acid and glutathione, Chaga is one of nature’s most impressive superfoods.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Chaga has a warm, sweet energy and is supportive of the liver, spleen and digestive fire.
It is revered as an adaptogen to boost your body during times of stress.
CORDYCEPS
Cordyceps is known as the ‘Emperors mushroom’ and regarded in traditional medicine as the mushroom for performance and vitality.
As a medicinal mushroom Cordyceps is revered as an all-round adaptogen and may help to support stamina and endurance.
It is rich in cordycepin, a unique compound which may have antiviral properties and play a role in healthy energy metabolism.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine Cordyceps has a sweet and warming energy and is supportive to the kidney and liver meridians.
TURKEY TAIL
Turkey Tail mushrooms contain prebiotics which can help with gut health by replenishing and encouraging good bacteria.
This could potentially help to strengthen your immune system.
They also contain an impressive array of antioxidants including phenols and flavonoids which may help to reduce inflammation and improve your immune system..
SHIITAKE
Shiitake has long been used in Chinese medicine where the mushrooms are prized for their health properties, which include supporting longevity.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Shiitake is helpful for tonifying the ‘Qi‘ energy and the blood.
In Japan various extracts from Shiitake mushroom have been patented for use in treatments immune system dysfunction and cholesterol control.
Rich in B vitamins, amino acids and key active nutrients, take advantage of Shiitake’s excellent nutritional profile to boost your wellbeing.
TURKEY TAIL
Traditionally known as the ‘Diamond of the Forest’ or ‘King of the Herbs’, these mushrooms grow on Siberian birch trees in the wild.
They gain their impressive antioxidant profile from nutrients slowly drawn from deep inside the bark, taking decades to mature.
Rich in vitamins, minerals and compounds such as superoxide dismutase, betulinic acid and glutathione, Chaga is one of nature’s most impressive superfoods.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Chaga has a warm, sweet energy and is supportive of the liver, spleen and digestive fire.
It is revered as an adaptogen to boost your body during times of stress.
SHIITAKE
Shiitake is an edible mushroom native to East Asia that grows naturally on decaying hardwood trees.
However, it has also long been used in Chinese medicine where the mushrooms are prized for their health properties, which include supporting longevity.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Shiitake is helpful for tonifying the ‘Qi‘ energy and the blood.
In Japan various extracts from Shiitake mushroom have been patented for use in treatments for cancer, immune system dysfunction and cholesterol control.
Rich in B vitamins, amino acids and key active nutrients, take advantage of Shiitake’s excellent nutritional profile to boost your wellbeing.
It is important to note that not all mushroom supplements are created equally. There are some factors to consider when choosing which brand to go for, including sustainable sourcing and also whether they have been thrid-party tested. Thats where Mushrooms 4 Life comes in! With Mushrooms 4 Life you know exactly what you are getting, where it has come from and what is actually in the supplement.
Formulated by mushroom experts and naturopaths, Mushrooms 4 Life is on a mission to spread the word about the humble yet powerful medicinal mushroom. They are proud to offer one of the most comprehensive ranges of 100% organic mushroom supplements in the UK.
From the forest floor to your kitchen cabinet, Msuhrooms 4 Life source only the purest ingredients, putting quality at the heart of everything they do.
Mushrooms 4 Life have created supplement powders and capsules that contain only the finest mushrooms grown on specialist organic farms. With the option to have either a capsule daily, or to add a powder to your morning smoothie, it couldn’t be easier to get your daily mushroom fix!
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