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Lion’s Mane Mushroom (Hericium erinaceus)
Lion’s Mane Mushroom (Hericium erinaceus) The brain tonic, Go beyond ginkgo. Lion’s Mane (Hericium erinaceus) is a mushroom with long cascading tendrils, hence the name. It is also known as “bear’s head,” “monkey’s head,” “hedgehog fungus,” and “Hou Tou Gu” in Chinese. Recent studies support its traditional use for promoting healthy digestive and immune system functions. However, more promising is its ability to stimulate synthesis of the Nerve Growth Factor (NGF), which...
read moreCordyceps Mushroom (Cordyceps sinensis)
Cordyceps Mushroom (Cordyceps sinensis) Stamina, Endurance and Sex Drive Cordyceps (Cordyceps sinensis) is a special mushroom that can only be found in the mountains more than 12,000 feet above sea level in the southwestern areas of China and Nepal. Cordyceps is regarded as one of the most valuable and expensive herbs in traditional Chinese medicine. They say that, in ancient China, Cordyceps was taken as an elixir of life and only the imperial family could afford it. In 1993, women track athletes from China astonished the world as they broke...
read more[#2012-07] Cordyceps Wang, Yongjun et al. Characterization of a new Cordyceps Cicadae isolate
Cordyceps is a fastidious pathogenic fungus infecting insects, and recent years have witnessed rapid progress in its medical properties. In this study, a wild isolate, C. cicadae MP12, was characterized through in vitro cultivation and its nuclear small-subunit (SSU) ribosomal DNA (rDNA) data. In vitro culture of C. cicadae MP12 was established by growing its fruiting bodies in a solid matrix. C. cicadae MP12 was inoculated into Cryptotympana atrata cicada pupae for in vivo culture, where the fungi developed its fruiting body as well. The...
read more[#2012-06] Reishi Teng, B.S. Hypoglycemic effect and mechanism of a proteoglyca
Abstract. – Background and Objectives: Diabetes mellitus inducing a leading cause of morbidity are widespread in the entire globe. The present study was to investigate the antidiabetic potency and mechanism of a proteoglycan extract, named FYGL (Fudan-Yueyang-G. lucidum), from the fruiting bodies of Ganoderma Lucidum as published recently, using streptozotocin- induced type 2 diabetic mellitus (T2DM) rats. Material and Methods: The T2DM model rats were treated with FYGL as well as metformin and rosiglitazone. The levels of plasma...
read moreReishi Mushrooms (Ganoderma lucidum)
Reishi Mushrooms (Ganoderma lucidum) Elixir of Immortality. Reishi Mushroom (Ganoderma lucidum), also known as “Ling Zhi” in China, “Mannen-take” in Japan and “Young Zhi” in Korea, is one of the most famous medicinal mushrooms in the world. Reishi has been prized as the “Mushroom of Immortality” for thousands of years. During the last two decades, researchers have found various bioactive constituents in Reishi which have a wide range of actions, including boosting immune function; anti-viral and...
read more[#2012-05] Lion’s Mane Wong, Kah-Hui et al. Neuroregenerative Potential of Lion’s Mane Mushroom, Hericium erinaceus (Bull.: Fr.) Pers. (Higher Basidiomycetes), in the Treatment of Peripheral Nerve Injury (Review)
We present a model case study of the activity of aqueous extract of Hericium erinaceus fresh fruit bodies in promoting functional recovery following crush injury to the peroneal nerve in adult female Sprague-Dawley rats. The aim was to explore the possible use of this mushroom in nerve repair. The activities of aqueous extract were compared to activities exhibited by mecobalamin (vitamin B12), which has been widely used in the treatment of peripheral nerve disorders. Analysis of walking track indicated that return of hind limb function and...
read moreTremella Mushrooms (Tremella fuciformis)
Tremella Mushrooms (Tremella fuciformis) Women’s aid for beauty from the Inside, Out. Tremella Mushroom (Tremella fuciformis), also called Silver Ear Mushroom with its large loose lobes, has been used in Asia as a Qi and immune tonic. Tremella has been also highly prized as a youthful skin tonic for a healthy complexion. It is said that imperial Concubine Yang (719-756), considered to be one of the most beautiful women in Chinese history, used Tremella for her facial and body maintenance. As such, Chinese women have been taking Tremella...
read moreShiitake Mushrooms (Lentinus edodes)
Shiitake Mushrooms (Lentinus edodes) Overall Energy and Liver Enhancer Shiitake mushroom (Lentinus edodes), very popular worldwide as an edible mushroom, has history of artificial cultivation dating as far back as the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) in China. Lentinan, derived from fruit body of Shiitake, is one of the three mushroom origin anti-cancer drugs approved by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare in Japan. Lentinan exhibits strong immune responses and has been extensively studied in association with cancers and viral infections....
read more[#2012-03] Maitake Preuss, Harry G. et al Fraction SX of Maitake Mushroom Favorably Influences Blood Glucose Levels and Blood Pressure in Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Rats
Fraction SX of Maitake Mushroom Favorably Influences Blood Glucose Levels and Blood Pressure in Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Rats Harry G. Preuss; Bobby Echard,1 Jia Fu,1 Nicholas V. Perricone2, Debasis Bagchi,3 Mark Kaylor4, and Cun Zhuang4 ‘Department of Biochemistry, Georgetown University Medical Center, Washington, District of Columbia, USA. 2Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, East Lansing, Michigan, USA. 3Department of Pharmacological and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Houston College of...
read moreTurkey Tail Mushrooms (Coriolus versicolor)
Turkey Tail Mushrooms (Coriolus versicolor) Maintain your immune system throughout the year Turkey Tail Mushroom (Coriolus versicolor), also known as “Yun Zhi” in China and “Kawara-take” in Japan, has been highly appreciated for its medicinal values by cancer patients in Asian countries for centuries. Extensive research was conducted on the immune enhancing and anti-tumor activities of fruit body of Turkey Tail since 1960s, and the famous PSK (polysaccharide-K; aka. Krestin) was developed from its cultured mycelium. It...
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