How do you pronounce... Tongkat Ali, Shilajit, He Shou Wu, Ashwagandha, Eleuthero, Dong Quai, Cistanche, or our other herbs? Watch this video to learn how to properly pronounce these herbs, plus find a complete list below. Tongkat Ali (Eurycoma longifolia) Shilajit He Shou … [Read more...] about How to Pronounce Names of Herbs
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Reishi Mushrooms – HIV, AIDS and Cancer
Dr. Andrew Weil states, "Reishi has been the subject of a surprising amount of scientific research in Asia and the West." This video shares some of the research surrounding HIV, AIDS, cancer and more, with Reishi's active components most studied including the beta-glucan polysaccharides and the … [Read more...] about Reishi Mushrooms – HIV, AIDS and Cancer
Most Mushroom Products Aren’t What They Claim
Once I saw this new research report come out, I knew I had to share it with you. One complaint we get is around our mushrooms being a bit more expensive than competitors on the market. Well, you see, you get what you pay for. A new study titled, “Evaluation on quality consistency of … [Read more...] about Most Mushroom Products Aren’t What They Claim
Polysaccharides and Beta-Glucans in Mushrooms
Before I got into medicinal mushrooms I had never heard of polysaccharides or beta-glucans, but these compounds are not unique to fungi, and instead are widely pervasive. There are very different functions among polysaccharides and even beta-glucans. The aim of this article is to clear up the … [Read more...] about Polysaccharides and Beta-Glucans in Mushrooms
Ep44: Real Mushrooms vs. Grain Mycelium with Jeff Chilton
Jeff Chilton studied ethno-mycology at the University of Washington in the late sixties. He’s worked on mushroom farms, put on mushroom conferences, coauthored the highly acclaimed book, The Mushroom Cultivator, which was published in 1983. A founding member of the World Society for Mushroom … [Read more...] about Ep44: Real Mushrooms vs. Grain Mycelium with Jeff Chilton
Science Behind Chaga
Dr. Karl Maret discusses details on the science and benefits of chaga mushroom. The symbiotic relationship with the birch tree. Chaga is Chemistry and Energy The benefits of Chaga as a complex living pharmacy Mushrooms as Functional Foods The difference between storage, structural … [Read more...] about Science Behind Chaga