Mushrooms
What is it?
Mushrooms, including shiitake, maitake and reishi, are prized in Chinese herbal medicine, and are believed to increase resistance to stress and extend lifespan. These mushrooms can regulate blood pressure, glucose, insulin, cholesterol and triglycerides. They may boost immune function, kill viruses, and protect against cancer. These mushrooms can be used fresh and extracts are also available in capsule form.
What it does in the body
These mushrooms can be used to treat and prevent a wide variety of disorders, including cancer, diabetes, chronic fatigue syndrome, viral infections, high blood pressure, heart disease and fatigue.