(Natural News) In Eastern medicine, reishi mushrooms are used to treat various health complaints. According to several studies, this unique superfood also offers many benefits, such as improving your immunity and boosting your heart health. Reishi or lingzhi mushrooms contain compounds like peptidoglycans, polysaccharides and triterpenoids that all contribute to the superfood’s many health benefits when […]

(Natural News) Medicinal mushrooms have long been used in traditional Asian medicines to treat a wide variety of ailments. In particular, mushroom species that belong to the genus Ganoderma have been extensively studied for their therapeutic properties, thanks to an abundance of beneficial plant compounds. In a study that appeared in the journal MycoKeys, researchers from Thailand reported […]

(Natural News) Reishi mushrooms (Ganoderma lucidum), also known as lingzhi mushrooms, are commonly used in traditional medicine to address various health conditions. According to research data, the potent mushrooms can also be used to boost the immune system. Researchers believe that reishi mushrooms have powerful antiviral properties that can help strengthen the immune system. Consuming the […]

(Natural News) Every year, more people suffer from Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia – it is estimated that sufferers will reach 42 million by the year 2020. In a study published in the Journal of Medicinal Food, Malaysian researchers suggest that edible and medicinal mushrooms can be used to nourish the brain and […]

(Natural News) One of the arguments against Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is that it is not scientifically and medically validated. Detractors love to mention that these folk medicine healers, despite having followed knowledge practiced for thousands of years, still preach advice to use herbs that cannot be empirically proven to be effective. Moreover, conventional medicine […]

(Natural News) The Lingzhi mushroom, also known as Ganoderma lucidum or Reishi, has been used for ages in traditional Asian medicine to treat a host of health conditions and promote longevity. Often referred to as the “king of mushrooms,” this edible medicinal fungus is well known to boost anti-inflammatory properties, immune function, liver health and […]