Medicinal Mushrooms: Healing Mushrooms for Immune Support - Improve your Memory, Reduce Inflammation, and Fight Cancer by Bray Richard

Author:Bray, Richard [Bray, Richard]
Language: eng
Format: azw3, epub
Published: 2020-07-20T16:00:00+00:00

Inflammation

The causes of inflammation are many as are the treatments. Long-term inflammation can lead to the development of inflammatory diseases. There are plenty of treatments on the market today, from topical over-the-counter creams to steroid-based drugs. The issue with many of the current medications is they have undesirable, and often serious, side effects. Some of these side effects are stroke, gastrointestinal issues, gastritis, renal issues, and heart attack. There has been much research into the use of mushrooms as safe treatments for inflammation, specifically, the studies focus on efficacy and absence of side effects.

Agaricus subrufescens [Almond Mushroom]

General anti-inflammatory agents were found in studies of A. subrufescens. [249]

Dosage :

Eaten fresh, 4-8oz.

Auricularia auricula-judae [Jelly Ear Fungus]

Polysaccharides in A. auricula-judae demonstrated significant anti-inflammatory properties when tested on rats with edema. [250]

In a study done on acute lung injuries, this mushroom reduced inflammation and improved the effects of the injury in rats. [251]

Dosage :

Eaten fresh, 1-2 oz.

General-use, 2-3 grams extract per day.

Flammulina velutipes [Enoki]

A 2014 study of anti-inflammatory actions of 5 mushrooms (Agaricus bisporus – white and brown, Lentinus edodes, F. velutipes, and Pleurotus ostreatus), it was discovered that F. velutipes along with L. edodes and P. ostreatus, were the best at treating inflammation. This study also showed that cooking the mushrooms deceased the anti-inflammatory action. Tests need to be conducted as to what heat level is ideal to maintain medicinal properties while still cooking the mushroom so it is safe to eat. [252]

Dosage :

Dried, 8-9 grams per day.

Fresh, 30-50 grams per day.

Fomitopsis betulina [Birch Polypore]

The triterpenoids in F. betulina contain many anti-inflammatory properties. In a test on rats with minor burns, the results were better than using cortisone. [253]

Dosage :

General use, 1 teaspoon tincture twice a day.

Tea, 2-3 8oz cups per day (3-12 grams dried mushroom).

Fomitopsis pincola [Red-Banded Polypore]

A small study investigating the triterpenoids in F. pincola showed promise as an anti-inflammatory. Specifically, an extract reduced swelling in the ears of mice. [254]

Dosage :

General use, 20-30 grams twice daily.

Hericium erinaceus [Lion's Mane]

A 14-day study of rats showed reduced edema is the stomach, specifically relating to gastric ulcers and gastrointestinal health. [255]

In a lab study to test the effects of H. erinaceus on low-grade inflammation of fat tissues, a potential factor of metabolic diseases like heart disease and diabetes, the extract showed promising results. Inflammation of the fat tissue was decreased and potentially could be prevented. [256]

Dosage :

For gastric ulcer, 25-50 grams day (fruiting body).

Laetiporus sulphureus [Chicken of the Woods]

The exopolysaccharide (EPS) found in L. sulphureus is shown to inhibit inflammatory responses. [257] Specifically, the anti-inflammatory actions in microglial cells are important because those cells are extremely important in maintaining the health of the central nervous system. Uncontrolled microglial cells damage neurons and may be a contributing factor to the development of Parkinson's and Alzheimer's.

Dosage :

Fresh, 4-6 oz. per day.

Lentulina edodes [Shiitake]

(See study report under Flammulina velutipes.)

Dosage :

Fresh, 3-5 oz. /day.

Dried, 2-6 grams/day.

Lignosus rhinocerus [Tiger's Milk]

Research on an extract of L. rhinocerus was tested on rats and showed remarkable anti-inflammatory action. [258]

Dosage :

General use, 250-500 mg/day.

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