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MEDICINAL Mushrooms
THE KEY MEDICINAL MUSHROOMS
Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum) The ‘Mushroom of Immortality’: Traditionally used to improve deep sleep, calm the spirit, support cardiovascular system and strengthen immunity. Lion’s Mane (Hericium erinaceus) The Brain Optimiser: the #1 nootropic mushroom traditionally used to boost mood, support focus and clarity and promote cognitive performance. Cordyceps (Cordyceps militaris) The Performance Enhancer: Revered for its ability to enhance stamina and physical endurance, promote lasting energy levels and support the body’s adaptation to stress. Chaga (Inonotus obliquus) The Immune Guardian: A powerhouse of antioxidant compounds used to support immune system function and resilience. Tremella (Tremella fuciformis) The Beauty Mushroom: Used to deeply hydrate tissue to support skin elasticity and support tissue repair and overall healing. Turkey Tail (Trametes versicolor) The Immune Multitasker: A comprehensive immune system mushroom to support cellular health, repair, and renewal.
Lion’s Mane and Turkey Tail are more than just exotic-sounding names. They have been used for centuries to foster health and resilience.
How they work Medicinal mushrooms work by modulating the immune system, not stimulating it, which is ideal for long-term balance. They adapt to your needs, whether that means calming stress or fuelling vitality, while supporting gut and liver function and nourishing Jing, Qi, and Shen, the Taoist trifecta of core energy. There are many well-studied compounds that contribute to the therapeutic effects of medicinal mushrooms, such as adaptogenic triterpenoids, polysaccharide-K (PSK), polysaccharide-P (PSP), cordycepin, hericenones, erinacines, melanin and ergosterol. What to choose We asked SuperFeast founder Mason Taylor, what to look for when buying mushroom products – below is his list of what to check for: Potency: To produce potent medicinal mushroom extracts it is important to use the right extraction method for the specific mushroom. The traditional Hòu huoˇ (厚火) extraction approach ensures a full-spectrum extract by adjusting the time, temperature, and pressure of extraction for each mushroom. Whether dual
Medicinal mushrooms belong to an ancient, richly detailed tradition, with 2,000-year-old practices around quality, cultivation and extraction. Discover how you can choose medicinal mushrooms with clarity, care and respect for their Taoist origins. What they are Medicinal mushrooms, like Reishi, Lion’s Mane, Cordyceps, Chaga, Tremella and Turkey Tail, have long been used to nourish immunity, support digestion, enhance energy, balance mood and hormones and promote deep vitality and longevity. These mushrooms carry the weight of empirical use across generations. Their potency depends not only on species, but on where and how they are cultivated and extracted. What they do Medicinal mushrooms are adaptogenic herbs long used in Chinese medicine and Taoist herbalism. These fungi nourish the body’s vital energy (Qi) , modulate immune function, support gut and brain health, cultivate emotional balance and resilience, and help the body adapt to stress. Unlike culinary mushrooms, these are potent tonics with therapeutic effects.
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