Zoopharmacognosy is a ... Long word, isn't it? But we’ve all seen it in action around pets. Have you ever watched a dog or cat eat some grass and then throw it up? When they eat something bad or have an upset stomach or a parasite, this is a common behavior. But it is far from the only way … [Read more...] about Zoopharmacognosy
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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
Benefits of Mushrooms
By Logan Christopher This past weekend was the 41st annual Fungus Fair in Santa Cruz, California. This was the second time I’ve gone to it. Its great for learning how to identify mushrooms, from the edible to inedible, medicinal to poisonous. They even have an ID table where you can bring … [Read more...] about Benefits of Mushrooms