Mushrooms: A Positive Approach to Health & Wellness
Shiitake - Reishi - Cordyceps - Maitake - Tremella - Poria - Ling Zhi - Lentinula - Ganoderma - Grifola
-Coriolus - Hericium - Schizophyllum -
Agaricus Blazei
A Healthy Immune System May Help Your Body Fight Off Viruses
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Information contained within these pages refers to the health and medicinal benefits of mushrooms suggested by recent scientific research and their use in Traditional Chinese Medicine; it does not constitute claims for any product. This information has not been evaluated by a Health Professional or Practitioner and may not be based on "competent and reliable scientific evidence". A list of references can be found on: HTTP://www.gmushrooms.com/Healthref.html Medicinal Mushrooms - Readings and References.
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ReiShi Plus
Reishi & Shiitake |
MycoPlex-7
Agaricus Blazei, Cordyceps, Coriolus, Hericium, Poria, Tremella & Schizophyllum
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Trimyco-Gen
Cordyceps, Reishi & Shiitake |

"Mushrooms are valuable health food - low in calories, high in vegetable proteins, iron, zinc, chitin, chiton, fiber, vitamins & minerals. Mushrooms also have a long history of use in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Their legendary effects on promoting good health and vitality and increasing your body's adaptive abilities have been supported by recent studies. These studies suggest that Mushrooms are probiotic - they help our body strengthen itself and fight off illness by maintaining physiological homeostasis - restoring our bodies health, balance and natural resistance to disease. The compounds they contain have been classified as Host Defense Potentiators
(HDP) which can have immune system enhancement properties ( boost immune system ).

ReiShi Gen
50% Ganoderma lucidum (also known as Reishi or Ling Zhi)/50% Lentinula edodes (Shiitake)
ReiShi Plus is a formulation of two of the most established nutraceutical mushrooms. Both mushrooms have a long history of use in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Their legendary effects as an adaptogen and on promoting good health and vitality have been supported by recent studies (Click here for references & readings). Specially selected proprietary strains of both Reishi and Shiitake are used. Their growth is carefully monitored and maintained. These strains are cultured under sterile conditions on an a substrate of organic whole grain until they have reached the most active stage of the mushroom life cycle. Then this biomass is processed into powder. Nothing is added or removed - purity is always maintained.
Production of all biomass eliminates the variations found in harvested wild mushrooms and allows control over every aspect of culturing, processing, and quality assurance.
This results in a pure and reliable product.
Rei-Shi Gen Powder (REP) - 375 Grams (13.3 oz) - $60.00

Some benefits of ReiShi Plus, a daily herbal nutritional supplement,
develop with continuous long-term use.
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Trimyco-Gen
33% Cordyceps sinensis (Winter Worm, Summer Grass) /33% Ganoderma lucidum (Reishi)/33% Lentinula edodes (Shiitake)
Cordyceps PlusTM is a mixture which starts with the two best known and most extensively studied mushrooms in the world: Reishi & Shiitake. Then Cordyceps PlusTM incorporates an once extremely rare mushroom called Cordyceps sinensis which has been successfully cultured recently. This strain of Cordyceps was located high in the Himalayan Mountains of Nepal. It can only be found for a short time each summer, growing on its natural host - a caterpillar! Of course, this mushroom is not grown on caterpillars. Cordyceps PlusTM is scientifically cultured on organic whole grain substrates and produced under sterile conditions with care and strict quality control - Resulting in a pure and reliable product. Produced & Processed in the USA.
 Triton - 90 Tablets (500 mg. each) - $26.00
+ S/H

Trimyco-Gen Powder (TRP) - 375 Grams (13.3 oz) - $60.00

Some benefits of Trimyco-Gen TM, a daily herbal nutritional supplement, may occur with continuous long-term use.
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MycoPlex-7 TM
Seven Mushroom Formula
14% Cordyceps sinensis , 14% Tremella fuciformis, 14% Agaricus
blazei, 14% Coriolus versicolor, 14% Poria Cocos, 14%
Schizophyllum commune, 14% Hericium erinaceus
MycoPlex-7TM is a formulation with a base of the most established nutraceutical mushrooms. These mushrooms have a long history of use in Oriental & Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Their legendary effects as an adaptogen and on promoting good health and vitality have been supported by recent studies.
Only specially selected strains of mushrooms are used. Their growth is carefully monitored and maintained. These strains are cultured under sterile conditions on an a substrate of organic whole grain until they have reached the most active stage of the mushroom life cycle. Then this biomass is processed into powder. Nothing is added or removed - purity is always maintained. Production of all biomass eliminates the variations found in harvested wild mushrooms and allows control over every aspect of culturing, processing, and quality assurance. This results in a pure and reliable product. Produced & Processed in the USA.
MycoPlex-7 TM (MP7) - 375
(13.3 oz) gram powder - $60.00

Some benefits of MycoPlex-7TM , a daily herbal nutritional supplement, may occur with continuous long-term use.
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Rare Red ReishiTM
Ganoderma lucidum
"Treasured Asian Herb of Health & Longevity"
This antler-shaped Reishi mushroom is the most rare and valuable form of Red Reishi. Known in China for over 4000 years as Ling Zhi, herbalist call Reishi the herb of spiritual potency and used it to promote good health and longevity.
Considered among the most powerful natural healing herbs in Asia, Red Reishi was very rare and expensive to obtain until recently. Reishi is rich in active organic compounds such as polysaccharides, amino acids, proteins, triterpenes, ascorbic acid, sterols, lipids, alkaloids, a glucose, a courmarine glycoside, volatile oil, riboflavin and more. These compounds are being studied for their positive effects on the immune system, including anti-tumor activity.
Asian cultures have also used Reishi, rendered in jade, as a talisman worn around the neck. Sometimes, whole dried Reishi are placed in the home to ward off evil.
Produced in the USA
Dried herb shipped whole as illustrated. Rare Red ReishiTM may be used to prepare Herbal Meditation Tea, Traditional Asian Wine Tonic, or as a Talisman.
Rare Red ReishiTM (RRR)
Dried Fruit Body (15 gm) - $9.95

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Healing Mushrooms
by
Dr. Georges M. Halpern. For over
five thousand years, mushrooms have been used as an effective medicine. Now,
researchers are rediscovering the amazing value of these medicinal mushrooms traditional medicinals
as well as uncovering new benefits--benefits that can safely and naturally
improve your health and well-being.
208 Pages
pages, index. $15.95 + S/H
Written by Dr.
Georges M. Halpern, a top medical scientist, this easy-to-use guide provides a
fresh look at the history and uses of eight major healing mushrooms: maitake,
reishi, shiitake, Cordyceps sinensis, Agaricus blazei, Phellinus linteus,
Trametes versicolor, and Hericium erinaceus.
The book begins
by describing how ancient cultures of the East and West utilized mushrooms to
combat the ravages of disease. It then looks at how modern science has refocused
its attention on the healing properties of mushrooms and, along the way,
discovered some wonderful new properties of these gifts of the earth. The
chapters that follow examine the folklore, the health benefits, and even the
culinary uses of each of the mushrooms under discussion. Included are detailed
instructions on how to buy, store, and use these products, as well as a helpful,
up-to-date resource section offering important consumer information.
From their use
as a cholesterol-lowering agent to their anti-tumor activities to their promise
of reversing Alzheimer's, mushrooms are some of nature's greatest wonders. Let
Healing Mushrooms change the way you think about this marvelous
medicinal.
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Mushroom Nutraceutical Suggested Use for Healthy Individual:
Capsules: 1 - 6 capsules once or twice a day (600 mg - 3600mg)
Powder:
Mushroom Nutraceuticals Suggested Use:
Capsules: 1 - 6 capsules once or twice a day
(600 mg - 3600mg)
Powder: Up to 3 g (1 level teaspoon) per 30 - 40 pounds body weight.
5- 40 lbs 1 level teaspoon / day - 41 - 80 lbs 2 level teaspoons / day
81 - 120 lbs 3 level teaspoons / day
Greater than 120 lbs up to 6 level teaspoons per day - or as directed by an
health professional
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Some TCM and Modern Uses of Mushrooms*
Mushroom/ Uses | Cordyceps sinensis |
Lentinula edodes Shiitake |
Ganoderma lucidium Reishi |
Grifola frondosa Maitake |
Tremella fuciformis Silver-Ear |
Poria cocos Hoelen |
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*This is an informational summary of the health and medicinal benefits of mushrooms suggested by recent research; it does not constitute claims for any product. This information has not been evaluated by a Health Professional or Practitioner. A complete list of references can be found on: HTTP://www.gmushrooms.com/Healthref.html: Medicinal Mushrooms - Readings and References.
Mushrooms: Toxicity, Side Effects, or Contraindications
This information is informal and not based on extensive scientific research. Shiitake, Maitake, & Poria have been popular culinary mushrooms for hundreds of years. All these mushrooms have been used in Traditional Oriental Medicine for Centuries; however, the USA FTC does not consider this "competent and reliable scientific evidence". Reactions to mushrooms vary from individual to individual.
Mushroom | Toxicity |
Side Effects or Contraindications |
Cordyceps sinensis | None reported | None Known |
Ganoderma lucidum - Reishi | None reported | None Known |
Grifola frondosa - Maitake | None reported | very rarely, may cause light upset stomach and/or soft bowels |
Lentinus edodes - Shiitake | None reported | very rarely, may cause light upset stomach and/or soft bowels |
Poria cocos - Hoelen | None reported | one case of allergic reaction reported (sore limbs, dizziness & nausea) |
Tremella fuciformis - Silver Ear | None reported | None Known |
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