The Magic Of Adaptogens Series: Immune Boosting Benefits Of Chaga And Reishi
By Zaky J on 11/02/2023
The Adaptogen Series continues: Discover the immune-boosting potential of Chaga and Reishi mushrooms.
An Introduction: Meet Chaga and Reishi
Welcome back to our magical journey through the world of adaptogenic mushrooms. Today, let's meet two of the stars: Chaga and Reishi. They may sound like characters from a fantasy novel, but in fact, they're super-mushrooms known for their health-boosting powers.
What's Special About Chaga?
Chaga mushrooms are a powerhouse of antioxidants, substances that help protect our body's cells from damage. They're not just ordinary mushrooms; they're packed full of nutrients that can support our immune system.
Scientific Snapshot: The Power of Antioxidants
In scientific terms, antioxidants in Chaga help fight against harmful elements in our bodies called free radicals. When there are too many free radicals, they can cause a condition called 'oxidative stress', which can harm our cells and lead to various health problems.
Reishi, The Mushroom of Immortality
Next up is Reishi, often called the "Mushroom of Immortality" due to its impressive health benefits. Reishi has been used in traditional medicine for thousands of years. Like a loyal friend, it works to support our immune system and help us manage stress.
Scientific Snapshot: Reishi and Stress Relief
Reishi contains compounds called triterpenes. These compounds are like super-heroes for your body, helping it cope with stress, anxiety, and promoting better sleep.
Bringing Chaga and Reishi into Your Life
Incorporating Chaga and Reishi into your daily routine is easy! They are available in different forms like tea, coffee, capsules, and powders. Add Chaga powder to your breakfast smoothie, or enjoy a calming cup of Reishi tea in the evening.
A Word to Remember
Although Chaga and Reishi are beneficial, it's essential to talk to a healthcare provider before starting any new supplement, especially if you're taking other medications. We want these super-mushrooms to bring you benefits, not problems!
Conclusion: Embrace the Mushroom Magic
So, are you ready to explore the health-boosting benefits of Chaga and Reishi? With these super-mushrooms, you can give your body the gift of improved health and vitality.
Check out the next article in "The Magic of Adaptogens Series," where we'll explore more amazing adaptogenic mushrooms. Until then, enjoy the magic of Chaga and Reishi!
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References
Invitro Evaluation of Antimicrobial Activity of Aqueous Extracts of Reishi Mushroom (Ganoderma Lucidum) Against a Select Gram Positive and Negative Bacteria
Medicinal Mushrooms: Their Bioactive Components, Nutritional Value and Application in Functional Food Production—A Review
Chaga mushroom: a super-fungus with countless facets and untapped potential
Mycelial growth of Inonotus obliquus on malt extract media and on wood of different host species
Water Extract of the Chaga Medicinal Mushroom Inonotus obliquus (Agaricomycetes) Inhibits the SARS-Cov-2 Replication at Vero E6 and Vero Cell Cultures Experiments
Polypore fungus extracts reduce cytotoxicity of cadmium ions in the Hordeum test
Statistical Optimization of Polysaccharides Production by the Lingzhi or Reishi Medicinal Mushroom Ganoderma lucidum (Agaricomycetes) in Solid-State Fermentation Using Highland Barley Grains
Effect of Temperature and Growth Media on Mycelium Growth of Pleurotus Ostreatus and Ganoderma Lucidum Strains
Extracts of Polypore Mushroom Mycelia Reduce Viruses in Honey Bees
The Efficacy and Toxicity of Using the Lingzhi or Reishi Medicinal Mushroom, Ganoderma lucidum (Agaricomycetes), and Its Products in Chemotherapy (Review)
The antimicrobial activity of water extract of reishi extract was first observed as early as 3h of incubation. The antibacterial activity of the extract increased linearly with the increasing concentration of extracts. The results revealed that Gram-positive bacteria were more sensitive to reishi mushrooms than Gram-negative bacteria. The HPLC analysis of the aqueous extract of reishi revealed the presence of beta [1-3] glucans, ganoderic acid and triterpenoids that may have contributed to the antimicrobial activity. Overall results suggest that aqueous extract of reishi mushroom has considerable antimicrobial potential against gram positive bacteria.
2024
Medicinal mushrooms, e.g., Lion’s Mane (Hericium erinaceus (Bull.) Pers.), Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum (Curtis) P. Karst.), Chaga (Inonotus obliquus (Ach. ex Pers.) Pilát), Cordyceps (Ophiocordyceps sinensis (Berk.) G.H. Sung, J.M. Sung, Hywel-Jones and Spatafora), Shiitake (Lentinula edodes (Berk.) Pegler), and Turkey Tail (Trametes versicolor (L.) Lloyd), are considered new-generation foods and are of growing interest to consumers. They are characterised by a high content of biologically active compounds, including (1,3)(1,6)-β-d-glucans, which are classified as dietary fibre, triterpenes, phenolic compounds, and sterols.
2023
Inonotus obliquus (Chaga mushroom) is an inexpensive fungus with a broad range of traditional and medicinal applications. These applications include therapy for breast, cervix, and skin cancers, as well as treating diabetes. However, its benefits are virtually untapped due to a limited understanding of its mycochemical composition and bioactivities. In this article, we explore the ethnobotany, mycochemistry, pharmacology, traditional therapeutic, cosmetic, and prospective agricultural uses. The review establishes that several secondary metabolites, such as steroids, terpenoids, and other compounds exist in chaga.
2023
Interest in the cultivation of mushrooms, including medicinal mushrooms like Chaga (Inonotus obliquus) has increased in recent years. This study provides insights into the growth rates of various strains of I. obliquus on different substrates and temperatures.
2023
The antiviral properties of water extracts from pharmaceutical raw materials of the chaga mushroom, Inonotus obliquus, were studied against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). All studies with infectious materials were carried out in an isolated virological laboratory of the State Research Center of Virology and Biotechnology Vector of Rospotrebnadzor, which has a sanitary and epidemiological conclusion for the right to work with pathogenic biological agents of I-II pathogenicity groups.
2022
The search for new plant growth regulators that have an adaptogenic and protective effect, for example, in polluted with heavy metals environment, is of great interest. Under the requirements for the environmental friendliness, natural products can be considered as prospective sources of such biologically active substances, for example, the fruiting bodies of xylotrophic fungi, which are widespread in the forests of Russia.
2022
Ganoderma lucidum is a widely used medicinal mushroom in traditional Chinese medicine that creates a diverse set of bioactive compounds. Highland barley, a typical nutritionbalanced crop, is not convenient for direct consumption but its nutritional characteristics meet the modern healthcare requirements of health food. In the present study, barley grains were used as substrates on solid state fermentation (SSF) of G. lucidum.
2020
The aims of the study are to identify an effective and versatile fungal strain for bioengineering mycelium composites. The influence of temperature and four different growth media on mycelium growth of two white rot fungi, Pleurotus ostreatus (Winter Oyster) and Ganoderma lucidum (Reishi) were investigated in laboratory conditions. The results of the experiment indicated that potato dextrose agar (PDA) was the most suitable growth media for mycelium growth of fungal strains, P. ostreatus and G. lucidum.
2019
Waves of highly infectious viruses sweeping through global honey bee populations have contributed to recent declines in honey bee health. Bees have been observed foraging on mushroom mycelium, suggesting that they may be deriving medicinal or nutritional value from fungi. Fungi are known to produce a wide array of chemicals with antimicrobial activity, including compounds active against bacteria, other fungi, or viruses.
2018
Around the world, cancer patients often combine conventional anticancer treatment with complementary alternative medicines derived from natural sources such as fungi and mushrooms, including the popular lingzhi or reishi medicinal mushroom Ganoderma lucidum. Many studies to date have described the anticancer properties of G. lucidum, which are attributed to its major pharmacologically bioactive compounds, such as terpenoids and polysaccharides.
2017
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