The Medicinal Mushroom Starter Handbook

Through trial-and-error and observable outcomes, our ancestors narrowed the field of edible mushroom candidates to just a few with remarkable, health-supporting properties. - Paul Stamets Since time immemorial, Mushrooms have been assisting humans for a better and healthy life. A testimony to a symbiotic relationship is the remains of "Otzi The Iceman." Mummified remains of a man who is believed to be frozen in ice around 3300 BCE were discovered around the Alps in 1991. This fully preserved specimen had two different species of mushrooms with him! This book is your concise guide to every first-hand information you need about Medicinal or Healing mushrooms before taking help from a professional practitioner. It shortens your learning curve and gives you all the essential information which would have taken a few months of research. The pandemic has given many perspectives to individuals, health professionals, and respective regulatory bodies, and it may accelerate research in this fascinating field. It dives into: Historical instances of the use of Medicinal Mushrooms in various civilizations Meet 18 different Healing Mushrooms What are their respective healing powers, news about ongoing research How to Forage main Medicinal Mushrooms in the wild Usage and storage tips Healthy Recipes Frequently Asked Questions Glossary Get your copy today and meet these awesome Healing Mushrooms!

Updated and expanded second edition of the leading reference book on the clinical use of medicinal mushrooms. Written by a biochemist and herbalist with over 20 years' experience of working with medicinal mushrooms, this book provides an in-depth resource for healthcare practitioners. It covers 20 of the most widely used species and contains sections on their use for cancer and other health conditions, as well as discussion of the different formats of mushroom supplement available . 'This really important book is a unique and excellent compilation.' Dr SP Wasser - Editor, International Journal of Medicinal Mushrooms 'This beautifully illustrated book is an invaluable resource on medicinal mushrooms.' Giovanni Maciocia - Author, Foundations of Chinese Medicine 'Easily the most accessible primer on the pharmacology, applications and Chinese medical uses of the top mycological medicinals.' Journal of Chinese Medicine

A detailed and comprehensive guide for growing and using gourmet and medicinal mushrooms commercially or at home. “Absolutely the best book in the world on how to grow diverse and delicious mushrooms.”—David Arora, author of Mushrooms Demystified With precise growth parameters for thirty-one mushroom species, this bible of mushroom cultivation includes gardening tips, state-of-the-art production techniques, realistic advice for laboratory and growing room construction, tasty mushroom recipes, and an invaluable troubleshooting guide. More than 500 photographs, illustrations, and charts clearly identify each stage of cultivation, and a twenty-four-page color insert spotlights the intense beauty of various mushroom species. Whether you’re an ecologist, a chef, a forager, a pharmacologist, a commercial grower, or a home gardener—this indispensable handbook will get you started, help your garden succeed, and make your mycological landscapes the envy of the neighborhood.

“HEALING WITH MEDICINAL MUSHROOMS, A practical handbook” recommends the use of medicinal mushrooms for the treatment of different pathologies in various medical fields. While explaining key-concepts and giving some practical rules the author, Dr Walter Ardigò, informs professionals and patients on how medicinal mushrooms act positively on the symptoms and causes of many illnesses. This practical handbook helps to select the most suitable healing mushrooms to treat over 200 diseases and disorders. Dr Walter Ardigò, in his long career as a qualified doctor, an expert both in conventional medicine as physician and researcher, psychiatrist, psychotherapist and formerly as psychiatric hospital manager, as well as in alternative medicine as acupuncturist and homeopath, has been constantly working, studying and carrying out research on medical mushrooms since 2004 when he started using medicinal mushrooms to treat minor illnesses such as flu, allergy, gastritis, colitis and dermatitis. As of 2008, step by step, he started treating major illnesses like autoimmune disorders (e.g. Hashimoto’s thyroiditis), asthma, heart disease, kidney disease and chronic disease in different medical fields achieving really encouraging results. The book, written in an informative style, is extremely clear and easy to read, ideal for doctors, GPs, health professionals, naturopaths and all those interested in medicinal mushrooms. Prof. Solomon P. Wasser & Prof. Paul A. Volz, world experts on medicinal mushrooms, edited the book and wrote the foreword.

The ultimate guide to maximizing the healing properties of medicinal mushrooms and lichens—featuring over 300 detailed plant profiles for easy mushroom identification Noted herbalist Robert Rogers introduces readers to more than 300 species of medicinal mushrooms and lichens found in North America. These fungi have the capacity to heal both the body and—through the process of myco-remediation—the planet itself. Throughout the book, he documents their success in optimizing the immune system and treating a wide range of acute and chronic diseases, including cardiovascular, respiratory, and liver problems, blood sugar disorders, cancer, and obesity. The Fungal Pharmacy also outlines the medicinal traits and unique properties of each mushroom or lichen, including: • active chemical components • preparation methods for extracts, essences, essential oils, and more • historical and modern-day usage • cultural, religious, and literary significance, with fun facts on etymology and history • plus, 200 full-color photos and thorough descriptions for easy identification The ultimate guide to identifying and healing with medicinal North American fungi, The Fungal Pharmacy is a valuable resource for mycologists, mushroom hunters, wild-crafters, and anyone interested in natural health care.

Mushrooms have been used as medicine for thousands of years and their value in boosting immunity, improving memory, and even fighting cancer is being recognized and documented in scientific research. Christopher Hobbs, a mycologist and herbalist at the forefront of contemporary research, profiles the most powerful medicinal mushrooms and explains the nutritional and medicinal compounds in each one. Detailed instructions cover how to select, store, and prepare each variety for use. Whether readers are growing or foraging their own mushrooms, or sourcing them from a local provider, this essential handbook will guide them in making health-boosting medicine. This publication conforms to the EPUB Accessibility specification at WCAG 2.0 Level AA.

Growing the Reishi Mushroom is a good choice for the home cultivator. Not only has it been long revered for its medicinal properties, but the Reishi is also fascinating to watch grow and its fruits are stunningly beautiful. It is rather easy to grow, fast to colonize and resistant to many forms of contamination. It can be grown in two different forms, namely the conk form and the antler form, depending on the amount of fresh air it receives.Different species of Reishi mushrooms can be found throughout the world. They are typically found in warmer climates. Species of Reishi mushrooms have been found across Asia, Australia, Southern Europe, the Southeastern United States, and throughout South America. However, there are also species of Reishi mushrooms that have been found in the Northeastern United States as well.