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Medicinal Mushrooms
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Date: 4/24/15
Slide2This presentation provides general information about medicinal mushrooms.
Consult with your health care professional if you have any questions or need additional information, because each case is unique.
Slide3What are Medicinal Mushrooms?
An ancient superfood dating back to the Egyptians and Chinese cultures used to promote health and longevity
Contain
immune
activating beta-
glucans
and other
polysaccharides
Slide4What are Medicinal Mushrooms? (cont’d)
Research has validated many of the purposes/uses of traditional methods
Abundant and diverse fungi represent healthful properties, namely anti-cancer and tumor,
anti-bacterial
, anti-viral, and immunostimulating
Slide5Agaricus blazeiChagaCordycepsCoriolusMesimaMatikeLion’s maneReishiShittakeTremella
Types of Mushrooms
Slide6Agaricus blazei
Slide7GeneralName means “growing in the fields”Cultivated in Japan, Korea, USA, Denmark, Holland, and BrazilGrows well on cow manure
Agaricus blazei
Slide8Traditional usesAyurvedic medicine believes it to be an aphrodisiacNorfolk, England: Treatment for throat cancerChina: Treatment for hypertension
Agaricus
blazei
(cont’d)
Slide9Medicinal usesContains traces of vitamins A, B1, C, K, and bioflavonoidHelps with loss of appetite, indigestion, and insufficient breast milk secretionAnti-bacterialAnti-viral
Agaricus blazei
Slide10Chaga
Inonotus obliquus
Slide11GeneralCan grow up to 2 kilograms or moreGrows on boreal forest birch tree
Chaga
Slide12Traditional usesUsed as a beer flavoringTo relieve rheumatic painTreatment for tuberculosis, liver disease, worms, and stomach problems
Chaga
(cont’d)
Slide13Medicinal usesAntioxidant due to superoxidase dismutase (SOD) activity Inhibits tumor growthPolysaccharides inhibit glycosidase, which may inhibit the absorption of glucoseHigh oxygen radical absorbance capacity (ORAC) value of 36 557 whereas the super food goji/wolfberry has 258.1
Chaga
(cont’d)
Slide14Cordyceps
Cordyceps militaris
Slide15GeneralAlso called “winter worm”Grows as a parasite in caterpillars and insectsWhen the fungi kills the insect, it creates a fruiting body
Cordyceps
Slide16Traditional usesLung and kidney tonicAlleviate cold/cough, anemia, and joint painAphrodisiac and increase sperm productionIncrease chi/qiIncrease red blood cell production
Cordyceps
(cont’d)
Slide17Medicinal usesBroad range of anti-tumor activitiesAnti-aging potentialImprovement in sexual dysfunction
Cordyceps
(cont’d)
Slide18Medicinal usesAthletes:Has been seen to increase respiratory effect by removal of lactic acidIncrease ATP levelsImprovement of blood glucose
Cordyceps
(cont’d)
Slide19Things to note/cautionDo not take during pregnancy or breastfeeding due to 17- beta-estradiolDo not take during fever
Cordyceps
(cont’d)
Slide20Coriolus or Turkey TailCoriolus Versicolor
Slide21GeneralTurkey tailColors of blue, brow, gray, and whiteLooks like the fan-like tale of the turkey
Coriolus
Slide22Traditional usesNight sweats associated with tuberculosisTopical treatment for impetigo and ringworm Relief for rheumatism, fever, arthritis, and gout Decrease infection and inflammation of upper respiratory, urinary, and digestive tracts
Coriolus
(cont’d)
Slide23Medicinal usesKrestin is a natural anti-cancer medication used in Japan that is derived from coriolusUsed along with traditional treatment such as chemo and radiation Works directly on tumor cells, prevents metastasis, enhances effects of radiation or chemotherapy
Coriolus
(cont’d)
Slide24Medicinal usesImproves function of blood vessels, Immune enhancerEnhances alkaline phosphatase in osteoblast cells, which suggests use in osteoporosis and degenerative bone disease
Coriolus
(cont’d)
Slide25Medicinal usesActivity against hypertension, diabetes, rheumatism, thrombosis, hyperlipidemiaAnti-inflammatory actions Leaky gut may benefit from PSK component of mushroom
Coriolus
(cont’d)
Slide26Matike
Grifola frondosa
Slide27GeneralAlso knows as “dancing mushroom”Looks like a wild butterfly dancing on the windCan weigh 22-95 poundsIn Japan, the secret location of these mushrooms were only revealed to the eldest son upon death
Matike
Slide28Traditional usesDiureticAnti-pyreticAnti-gonorrhealImprove stomach and spleen conditionsHemorrhoidsHelp to calm mind and nervous system
Matike
(cont’d)
Slide29Medicinal usesWhen exposed to sun, mushrooms are a good source of vitamin DAntioxidantReduce hypertension, blood glucose, and cholesterolDecrease abdominal obesityMay induce ovulation in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
Matike
(cont’d)
Slide30Medicinal usesCox 1 and 2 inhibitory activityStimulate immune system in chronic fatigue syndrome
Matike
(cont’d)
Slide31Things to note/cautionMay aggravate neuromuscular diseases such as multiple sclerosis (MS)
Matike
(cont’d)
Slide32Lion’s Mane
Hydnum
/
Hericium
erinaceus
Slide33GeneralIn Japan it is referred to as yamabushi, “those who sleep in the mountains”Mushroom looks like a white lion’s mane hanging from a tree
Lion’s Mane
Slide34Traditional usesIn traditional Chinese medicine it is used for digestion and gastric ulcersTreat neurasthenia and general debilityCuts and wounds healing
Lion’s
Mane (cont’d)
Slide35Medicinal usesInhibitory effects on cancerAnti-fungal and anti-microbialTreating gastric and duodenal ulcers and chronic gastritisHelpful with chronic bronchitisImmunodilation
Lion’s
Mane (cont’d)
Slide36Reishi
Ganoderma lucidum
Slide37General“Devine or spiritual mushroom”
Reishi
Slide38Traditional usesChronic hepatitis, asthma and bronchitis, nephritis, nerve pain, hypertension, gastric ulcers, insomniaStimulate sexual prowess and enduranceBalance endocrine and hormone levels
Reishi
(cont’d)
Slide39Medicinal usesAnti-viral, anti-bacterial, anti-tumorStabilize antibody levels which possibly explains alleviation of food sensitivitiesPrevent and aid in treatment of peptic ulcersDecrease cholesterol, blood glucose, and hypertension
Reishi
(cont’d)
Slide40Medicinal usesCalming, decreases anxiety, decreases insomnia and nervousness due to adrenal deficiencyRadiation protectionEnhanced bone marrow nucleated cell proliferation
Reishi
(cont’d)
Slide41Things to note/cautionActs as a vasodilatorDo not take before surgery Caution when taking an ACE inhibitor
Reishi
(cont’d)
Slide42Shiitake
Lentinula edodes
Slide43GeneralAlso called the “oak mushroom”Grows on evergreen oak
Shiitake
Slide44Traditional usesIncrease stamina and circulationAlleviate arthritis, diabetes, increased cholesterol, and immune deficiency
Shiitake (cont’d)
Slide45Medicinal usesTreatment of gastric ulcersPrevents immune system damage in women with breast cancer who have a mastectomy without radiationIncrease lymphocyte proliferationEffective against yeast and mold
Shiitake (cont’d)
Slide46Medicinal usesWhen sun dried, it is a good source of vitamin DInhibits herpesInhibits HIV and increases T4 cells in AIDS patients
Shiitake (cont’d)
Slide47Things to note/cautionShould be cooked prior to consumptionDoes not lose its medicinal benefits Anti-clotting effectsDo not take with blood thinning medication
Shiitake (cont’d)
Slide48Tremella
Tremella mesenterica
Slide49GeneralOne-time belief that they were extraterrestrial or remains of a meteor from stars
Tremella
Slide50Traditional usesLower total cholesterolMoisten lungs and treat dry, non-productive cough
Tremella
(cont’d)
Slide51Traditional usesRelieve inflammation in upper respiratory tractsSoothing DemulcentSlightly expectorant
Tremella
(cont’d)
Slide52Medicinal usesLower cholesterol, triglycerides, and blood glucoseExpectorant for lungsImmune stimulationRadiation protectionAnti-inflammatoryHepatoprotective
Tremella
(cont’d)
Slide53Mesima
Phellinus linteus
Slide54Traditional usesMixed with water:For a sore throat, cough, fever, diarrhea, and lung problems A “cooling” effect, to detoxify and restore internal organs
Mesima
Slide55Traditional usesSmoke mushroom for a sore throatActivate blood circulation, nourish vital organs, resolve indigestion, relieve hot/inflamed tissue
Mesima
(cont’d)
Slide56Medicinal usesAnti-tumorAnti-fungalStimulate immune activityDecrease metastasis of cancerGood to add to chemotherapy and other treatmentsModerate vasorelaxing effect
Mesima
(cont’d)
Slide57Things to note/cautionMay enlarge prostate
Mesima
(
cont
’)
Slide58George H. Medicinal mushrooms: The ancient superfood. Breakingmuscle.com website. http://breakingmuscle.com/nutrition/medicinal-mushrooms-the-ancient-superfood. Accessed July 3, 2015.Ikekawa T. Beneficial effects of edible and medicinal mushrooms on health care. Int J Med Mushrooms. 2001;3(4):4. doi:10.1615/IntJMedMushr.v3.i4.20.Medical Mushrooms.net website. http://www.medicalmushrooms.net/. Accessed July 3, 2015.Rogers R, Wasser SP. The Fungal Pharmacy: The Complete Guide to Medicinal Mushrooms and Lichens of North America. Berkeley, CA: North Atlantic Books; 2011.
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Medicinal Mushrooms
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