Medicinal Mushroom Series: Zhuling (Polyporus umbellatus)
We have reached the final mushroom on our list of super fungi. The last mushroom on my alphabetized list is none other than the Zhuling...
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Rob Raponi
Sep 20, 20202 min read
Medicinal Mushroom Series: Willow Bracket (Phellinus igniarius)
Is it just me or does this mushroom look like a dinosaur foot? The Willow Bracket mushroom can be found growing perennially on rotting...
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Rob Raponi
Sep 20, 20202 min read
Medicinal Mushroom Series: White Wood Ear (Tremella fuciformis)
This next mushroom goes by many names; White Wood Ear, Jelly fungus, Snow fungus, Snow ear, Silver ear... the list goes on. Whatever you...
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Rob Raponi
Sep 20, 20202 min read
Medicinal Mushroom Series: Turkey Tail (Coriolus versicolor)
On to mushroom number 10 on my list of medicinal fungi! Here we have the Turkey Tail mushroom or Coriolus versicolor. As you can see...
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Rob Raponi
Sep 20, 20203 min read
Medicinal Mushroom Series: Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum)
One of the more well known mushrooms on the list, next up we have the Reishi mushroom. This fantastic fungi is also well known by its...
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Rob Raponi
Sep 20, 20201 min read
Medicinal Mushroom Series: Poria (Wolfiporia extensa)
While not much of a looker, the Poria mushroom boasts some interesting and useful medicinal effects when used as a supplement. This...
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Rob Raponi
Sep 20, 20202 min read
Medicinal Mushroom Series: Oyster Mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus)
If you haven't eaten Oyster mushrooms yet, what are you waiting for?! This mushroom is delicious. I don't even care that is has other ...
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Rob Raponi
Sep 20, 20201 min read
Medicinal Mushroom Series: Mesimakobu (Phellinus linteus)
1) Anti-inflammatory The Mesimakobu mushroom has been shown to decrease inflammation in two ways. It decreases pro-inflammatory...
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Rob Raponi
Sep 20, 20202 min read
Medicinal Mushroom Series: Maitake (Grifola frondosa)
Maitake mushroom, also known as Hen of the Woods, is the next mushroom on the list. It is both medicinal and delicious, with a flavour...
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Rob Raponi
Sep 20, 20202 min read
Medicinal Mushroom Series: Lion's Mane (Hericium erinaceus)
Appropriately named, the Lion's Mane mushroom is the next on our list of disease fighting shrooms. Of all the mushroom on this list, ...
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Rob Raponi
Sep 20, 20202 min read
Medicinal Mushroom Series: Cordyceps (Cordyceps sinensis)
In terms of where mushrooms are able to grow, Cordyceps takes the cake. This is probably the most interesting mushroom on this list in...
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Rob Raponi
Sep 20, 20202 min read
Medicinal Mushroom Series: Chaga (Inonotus obliquus)
Don't judge a mushroom by its cover. What this mushroom lacks in appearance, it certainly makes up for in medicinal potential. The...
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Rob Raponi
Sep 20, 20202 min read
Medicinal Mushroom Series: Blazei (Agaricus blazei)
We begin the series with a local mushroom that boasts many outstanding benefits. The Agaricus blazei mushroom goes by many names....
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