July 2022 - Medicinal Mushroom Clinical Research, News and Recipes

Cordyceps sinensis Increases Hypoxia Tolerance by Inducing Heme Oxygenase-1 and Metallothionein via Nrf2 Activation in Human Lung Epithelial Cells

July 19, 2022July 19, 2022Ijaz

Cordyceps sinensis, an edible mushroom growing in Himalayan regions, is widely recognized in traditional system of medicine. In the present study, we report the efficacy of Cordyceps sinensis in facilitating tolerance to hypoxia using A549 cell line as a model system. Treatment with aqueous extract of Cordyceps sinensis appreciably attenuated hypoxia induced ROS generation, oxidation of lipids and proteins […]

Does Cordyceps sinensis Ingestion Aid Athletic Performance?

July 18, 2022July 18, 2022Ijaz

Abstract summary Cordyceps sinensis is a potentially ergogenic herb that gained popularity after the Chinese women’s team credited it for their world-record performances at the 1993 World Track and Field Championships. Since then, a few peer-reviewed investigations have been published, but results of these investigations have been equivocal, with two human studies claiming an ergogenic […]

Coriolus

July 18, 2022July 18, 2022Ijaz

Description by the therapist: Coriolus or turkey tail is a bit rebellious. Although its use has been forbidden by EU officials, Coriolus dares to grow in many places in the Czech Republic. More here.In therapeutic practice, Coriolus is the most powerful fighter with various types of pathogens, regardless of whether they are bacteria, chlamydia, viruses, yeast, […]

Case Report: Resolution of Rheumatoid Arthritis in a Patient Consuming Psilocybin Mushrooms

July 18, 2022July 18, 2022Ijaz

Case Report: Resolution of Rheumatoid Arthritis in a Patient Consuming Psilocybin Mushrooms A 64 y/o generally healthy and physically active Caucasian male was referred by his PCP for outpatient rheumatology evaluation in March, 2014. The patient presented to his rheumatology appointment with the complaint of polyarticular joint pain and swelling of 18 months duration. This […]

What are the Health Benefits of Oyster Mushrooms?

July 18, 2022July 18, 2022Ijaz

Oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus ostreatus) are a type of edible mushroom that are shaped like oysters. They’re one of the most popular mushrooms in the world. Learn more about the benefits that oyster mushrooms may have for your health. What Are Oyster Mushrooms? Mushrooms are neither plant nor animal. They’re a type of fungus. There are over 10,000 known types […]

Extract of Ganoderma lucidum prolongs sleep time in rats

July 18, 2022July 18, 2022Ijaz

Abstract Ethnopharmacological relevance: Ganoderma lucidum (Ling Zhi) is a basidiomycete white-rot macrofungus that has been used as a tranquilizing agent (i.e., An-Shen effect) for the treatment of restlessness, insomnia, and palpitation in China for hundreds of years. Aim of the study: The present study aimed to investigate whether Ganoderma lucidum extract (GLE) influences the sleep of freely […]

High blood pressure

July 18, 2022July 18, 2022Ijaz

Signs and Symptoms Most people do not know they have high blood pressure because they have no symptoms. Rarely, some people may have a mild headache when their blood pressure is high. Advanced cases of hypertension may cause these symptoms: Severe headache Confusion Nausea Visual disturbances Seizure Causes There are two major types of high […]

Cordyceps as an Herbal Drug

July 18, 2022July 18, 2022Ijaz

5.1. INTRODUCTION Cordyceps is the composite of a genus of fungus that grows on the larva of insects. To date, more than 350 Cordyceps-related species have been found worldwide based on fungus and/or insect host. However, since 1964, only Cordyceps sinensis has been recorded officially as an herbal drug in Chinese pharmacopoeia. C. sinensis, known as Dongchongxiacao (winter-worm summer-grass) in Chinese, is one […]

6 Benefits of Cordyceps, All Backed by Science

July 18, 2022July 18, 2022Ijaz

Cordyceps is a genus of parasitic fungi that grows on the larvae of insects. When these fungi attack their host, they replace its tissue and sprout long, slender stems that grow outside the host’s body. The remains of the insect and fungi have been hand-collected, dried and used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for centuries to treat […]

Chemical, biochemical, preclinical and clinical studies of Ganoderma lucidum polysaccharide as an approved drug for treating myopathy and other diseases in China

July 18, 2022July 18, 2022Ijaz

Ganoderma lucidum is an edible medicinal mushroom known as “Lingzhi” in China and “Reishi or Manetake” in Japan. It is a highly prized vitality‐enhancing herb for more than 2000 years. G. lucidum polysaccharide (GLPS) has been identified as one of the major bioactive components and developed into a drug named “Ji 731 Injection” in China since 1973. The large‐scale production […]