Medicinal mushrooms are used for supporting the immune system, for helping us deal with the effects of stress, for harmonising energy in the body, anti ageing, increasing stamina, and many other effects according to the specific fungi. Unlike in our modern western medical system, traditional medical systems also focus on health and prevention of illness, and this is where mushrooms really shine, to strengthen imbalances before they become serious. However, they are also being used in serious disease such as cancer.

I am going to cover 5 of the most popular and available mushrooms.

Reishi