Mushrooms

Ganoderma Lucidum, also known as Reishi, or mushroom of immortality. A natural product widely used as a supplement thanks to its properties. Discover the benefits and tips for use. From the oriental tradition comes Ganoderma Lucidum, known as Reishi, which in recent years is also becoming popular in the West due to its extraordinary properties. … Read more

Chaga is a mushroom with incredible properties, almost as much as its history. The discovery of the effects and beneficial properties of this mushroom for human health date back to the 1950s, in Russia, thanks to the Soviet doctor who was the first to investigate its therapeutic properties. From that moment, the experimentation on human beings continued incessantly, above all to give a scientific basis … Read more

Coprinus (Coprinus comatus) is a widely used mushroom not only for food purposes, but also for therapeutic purposes as it is recommended to diabetics for its hypoglycemic effect. Let’s find out better. Description of the mushroom Coprinus is a common species that bears fruit from spring to autumn, isolated or in large groups, in fields and vegetable gardens, in backfill or in … Read more

Coriolus versicolor is a medicinal mushroom with an important anticancer and antimetastatic action. Also known for its immunostimulating and antiviral properties, Coriolus also rebalances the immune system. Let’s find out better. Description of the mushroom Scientific name Trametes Versicolor, it is also called Turkey Tail or “turkey tail”. This popular name comes from the characteristic bandage that makes it resemble an open turkey’s tail. These … Read more

Pleorotus is a medicinal mushroom that contains beta-glucans and glycoproteins. Its main action is the effect against high cholesterol and is endowed with a powerful antioxidant action. Let’s find out better. Description of the mushroom The name Pleorotus in Greek means “ear to the side“, as this mushroom grows on live stumps and trunks of trees such as mulberry and poplar, forming the … Read more

Polyporus  umbellatus is a very useful medicinal mushroom as a  diuretic and above all potassium-sparing and also used as a natural immunostimulant in influenza. Let’s find out better. Description of the mushroom It is a saprophytic fungus that grows in summer and autumn on the roots of beeches, maples, and oaks, resembles the Grifola Frondosa, but is less woody and … Read more

Mycotherapy is the use of the active ingredients of medicinal mushrooms, which help maintain and improve the health of humans and animals. Already used in antiquity, they have experienced a great revival in recent years. Let’s find out better.  Man has used mushrooms as a medicine for 5,000 years, as they preserve health, well-being and improve the quality of life. … Read more

Medicinal mushrooms for gastrointestinal disorders, such as Hericium or Reishi, are useful for their anti-inflammatory effects and the regenerative and healing properties of the intestinal mucosa. Let’s find out better. Gastrointestinal disorders For gastrointestinal disorders we mean all those problems of the digestive system from gastritis, even of the nervous type, to colitis up to the classic abdominal swelling. Before resorting to … Read more

Hericium erinaceus is a rather rare edible mushroom, used for its healing, anti-inflammatory and prebiotic properties. Let’s find out better. Description of the mushroom Called Hericium Erinaceus, it is found throughout the northern hemisphere in Europe, Asia and North America. Due to its appearance, it has been given a series of curious names including Lion’s Mane (lion’s mane), Monkey’s Head (monkey’s head), Monkey’s Mushroom (monkey’s mushroom), Old … Read more

Auricularia is a medicinal mushroom rich in protein and calcium. Used as a blood and vascular system tonic, it lowers cholesterol and triglyceride levels as well as regulates blood sugar. Let’s find out better. Description of the mushroom Auricula-Judae or Auricularia, takes its name from a popular legend that calls it the “ear of Judas“. This legend tells that the mushroom assumed this shape … Read more