The Benefits of Medicinal Mushrooms : True treasures of nature for your health!

  By Lise Guénette, ND.A.
Member of the Association of approved naturopaths of Quebec


For millennia, medicinal mushrooms have been used in traditional Asian medicine. Here and elsewhere in the world, due to their great therapeutic potential, their popularity continues to grow.


Rich in complex molecules that give them unique medicinal properties, these mushrooms contain a wide variety of bioactive compounds, including polysaccharides, triterpenes, glycoproteins and antioxidants.

1. Immune system


They are renowned for their ability to strengthen the immune system, thereby improving the body's resistance to infections.


2. Ant-inflammatory


They are also being studied for their anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer potential, leading to growing interest in their use as therapeutic supplements.

3. Adaptogens


Several of them, such as Reishi, Chaga, Lion's Mane and Cordyceps, are known for their adaptogenic properties. This means that they can help the body adapt to all types of stress, and regulate physiological functions.


4. Cordyceps


Cordyceps, in addition to being adaptogenic and increasing physical energy, is traditionally used to protect the kidneys, liver and lungs.


5. Chaga


Chaga, nicknamed “diamond of the forest” or “mushroom of immortality”, is a mushroom that comes to life in the cracks of birch trees. It would be one of the most antioxidant foods on the planet! It is known to have anti-carcinogenic and stimulating properties on the immune system.


6. Reishi


As for Reishi, it is relatively popular for combating fatigue and strengthening the body in general. It helps modulate the stress response and prevent exhaustion.


7. The Hericium


The Hericium mushroom is one of the most used in the world. Also known as Lion's Mane or Hedgehog Hydne, it is recognized for its multiple virtues for the nervous system and brain functions. It is called “guardian of the brain” or “memory mushroom”! In addition, it is said to be effective in relieving gastrointestinal inflammation.

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