(Natural News) Organic functional mushrooms refer to exotic mushrooms that grow in dense forests, on fallen logs or even on the Himalayan plateau. Known as “medicinal mushrooms” by traditional and folk medicine practitioners and often termed as “mushroom nutraceuticals” by manufacturers of dietary supplements, these superfoods are now referred to as “adaptogenic mushrooms” for their […]

(Natural News) In a bid to find new treatments for diabetes mellitus, Chinese scientists investigated Cordyceps taii, a medicinal mushroom from southern China, to see if it can be used as a possible treatment against the disease. Diabetes mellitus is a chronic and systemic metabolic disease characterized by hyperglycemia and abnormalities in lipoprotein and lipid metabolism. It can result […]

(Natural News) In order to maintain proper mitochondrial health, supply the body with appropriate nutrients, boost the immune system and keep the blood from clotting, over 200 million Americans may want to consider the advice of Dr. Gerald H. Smith, who may be able to assist with a natural detoxification regimen for all these foreign […]

(Natural News) Cordyceps refers to a genus of small mushrooms considered as essential herbs in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). They are used to treat various health problems, such as asthma, diabetic kidney disease, and lung fibrosis. Most Cordyceps species are endoparasitic, meaning they live inside their host. These fungi prey on the larvae of insects and have a nasty […]

(Natural News) When it comes to fungi, people often imagine a mushroom. Indeed, the common mushroom (Agaricus bisporus) is a fungus known the world over. But it’s worth noting that other types of fungi exist, with some being a little more bizarre than the average crimini or portobello scattered on pizzas and in salads. Take the Cordyceps genus, […]

(Natural News) Cordyceps is a genus of club-shaped parasitic fungi that are known to kill underground insects and arthropods. The most widely collected of these mushrooms is Cordyceps militaris, which is known for mummifying insects and using them as sources of biomass to produce spores. In a recent study published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine, researchers from Southern Taiwan University […]

(Natural News) Medicinal mushrooms, such as chaga, reishi, shiitake, lion’s mane, and cordyceps, are some of the most dynamic healing foods available. Listed below are five health benefits that medicinal mushrooms offer. They increase antioxidant activity: Many mushrooms have high antioxidant properties and neutralize the harmful effects of free radicals. For example, reishi mushroom extracts are reported […]

(Natural News) A review led by universities in Taiwan laid out the state of cordyceps research in the country, as well as potential challenges and opportunities. Their results were published in the journal Food Science and Human Wellness. In Taiwan, cordyceps is well-regarded for its multiple biological properties. These include being an anti-tumor, immunomodulating, antioxidant, and a […]

(Natural News) If you’re looking to give your brain a boost, you’ve probably tried a lot of the conventional advice: get more sleep, meditate, take vitamins, get enough exercise, and try some brain puzzles. However, there is one rather simple way you can boost your brain that many people overlook: eat more mushrooms. But before […]

(Natural News) Bleomycin, a drug often used to treat cancer, is also associated with lung damage in patients. A study published in the journal Chinese Herbal Medicines revealed that Shenge Yangfei Capsules (SGYF), an herbal formula used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), can help prevent pulmonary fibrosis that occurs due to cancer treatment. The researchers studied the effects of […]