The use of medicinal mushrooms as a food and medicine dates back thousands of years. Traditional and folk practitioners have revered these special fungi for their healing properties. Medicinal mushrooms are particularly popular in China and other East Asian countries, where they are used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for promoting health and longevity.
Due to their outstanding health benefits, medicinal mushrooms have grown in popularity and have now become a valued functional food and culinary delight.
There are over 10,000 different types of mushrooms known, but only certain mushrooms are classified as medicinal. These mushrooms have a long history of medicinal use, and their biologically active compounds exhibit a wide range of pharmacological activities that support good health and wellbeing.
The most valuable and well-studied medicinal mushrooms include shiitake, reishi, cordyceps, turkey…
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