Mycotherapy is a therapeutic practice using medicinal mushrooms to promote health and treat various diseases. Mushrooms like reishi, cordyceps, shiitake, and chaga are renowned for their healing properties.

Medicinal mushrooms have been used for millennia in different cultures, particularly in Asia, where they are integrated into traditional Chinese and Japanese medicine.

🍄 Main Mushrooms Used in Mycotherapy

🍄 Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum)
Reishi is known for its immunomodulatory, anti-inflammatory and adaptogenic properties. It helps reduce stress, improve sleep quality and strengthen the immune system.

🍄 Cordyceps (Cordyceps sinensis)
Cordyceps is known to improve physical endurance, strengthen the immune system and have antioxidant effects.

🍄 Chaga (Inonotus obliquus)
Chaga is used for its powerful antioxidant properties and its beneficial effects on the digestive system and the skin.

✅ Benefits and Uses of Medicinal Mushrooms

✅ Strengthening the Immune System
Many medicinal mushrooms contain beta-glucans, compounds that stimulate the immune response.

✅ Anti-Inflammatory Effects
Certain mushrooms may help reduce chronic inflammation, which is beneficial for conditions like arthritis.

✅ Antioxidant Properties
Mushrooms like chaga are rich in antioxidants, helping to neutralize free radicals and reduce oxidative stress.

✅ Support for Cardiovascular Health
Mushrooms like reishi can help lower cholesterol and improve blood circulation.

✅ Energy and Vitality Improvement
Cordyceps is often used to increase endurance and reduce fatigue.