News — benefits of reishi

Triterpenes? Come on then, let's get geeky with Reishi and Triterpenes - some of the most desirable compounds gifted to us from this ancient and highly respected mushroom.

I love how many of the mushrooms we offer have had thousands of years traditional use and now (in the most recent 20 or 30 years) have been studied for their effects and support of the human experience. This quick blog post was inspired by Dr Robert Hoffman (DAOM, Lac Chief Academic and Clinical Affairs Officer). The following is not medical advice, simply an expression of the results of a study by Bruno Donatini in 2014.  The fascinating study (life changing for some), on Turkey Tail, Reishi and HPV (16 and 18) which are the primary HPVs that cause cancer....

Hey! To be clear, there is SO much more to these amazing fungi. Here are some basic notes on a few of them for reference. Wr are often asked what each does so pulled together these notes on Lions Mane, Reishi, Reishi Spore, Chaga, Cordyceps, Turkey Tail.   General notes on ENRICHD Adaptogenic Mushrooms: - All go well in coffee, hot choc and can be drank on their own in hot water. - Mixing best in hot liquid before adding your choice of milk. - Ideally in a hot/warm liquid for absorption but can be added to smoothies. - Make...

Firstly, please do check with your healthcare professional before enjoying these... A little quote to bring us into this lovely summary of these super-potent and enjoyable medicinal mushrooms: “Nothing is more powerful than an idea whose time has come...”Victor Hugo   Now, The VERY short version Reishi for calmness and immune support, Lion's Mane for focus/brain function, creativity and gut health, Chaga for immune support, antioxidants, Turkey Tail for immune support (and lots anti-cancer studies), Agaricus for immune support and anti-tunor potential. Ready and keen for more details? Keep reading...   Oh, before the specific benefits and information on these medicinal...