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Medicinal Magic of Mushrooms
People have used mushrooms for an shown its ability to extend life expectancy
array of purposes for a long time, and and decrease the chance of recurrent
now we start getting scientific evidence cancer. Furthermore, PSK can increase
on how potent they are to treating the number of cancer-killing immune
cancer due to their immune-boosting cells and protect the body from radiation
and anti-tumor properties. during treatment which is especially
important as the body endures pain,
Mushrooms have been used for fatigue, nausea, and other symptoms.
thousands of years as a remedy to heal
physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Another unique mushroom called reishi
As early as the 15th century, China is often referred to as the “mushroom
and Japan have used the mushroom to of immortality” because it has been
treat respiratory infections, strengthen traditionally believed to possess properties
bones and tendons, and increase cellular that can enhance vitality and promote
growth. In the 1970s, both countries longevity and strength in Traditional
approved the mushroom as adjuvant Chinese medicine and Japanese medicine.
therapy for cancer. Eventually, Western In Taoism, reishi was used to harmonize
cultures caught onto its benefits and the three primary energies: Jing, Shen,
have since conducted clinical trials to and Qi. Jing is known to be a foundational
investigate its medicinal power. energy unique to each of us, which is
passed down from our parents. Shen, or
The turkey tail mushroom, named after spirit, represents the mental and emotional
the fanned tail feather of a turkey, is a aspects of our being and is one of the
potent weapon found in nature to combat driving forces behind creativity. Qi is the
cancer. An extraordinary compound in vital energy that circulates throughout our
turkey tail called PSK (polysaccharide K) bodies, maintaining our body’s functions
has shown promising results in treating and movement. When the interactions
various types of cancer. Known to between these energies are balanced, our
enhance the immune system and protect overall system is more vibrant.
DNA from damage, it contains an array of
antioxidants. When used in conjunction The therapeutic effects of reishi on
with chemotherapy, this compound has cancer patients are encouraging, and
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