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Botanical Overview Agaricus blazei, belonging to the family Agaricaceae, is a medicinal mushroom native to Brazil and cultivated widely in Japan and Southeast Asia. Commonly known as Almond mushroom, Royal sun agaricus, or Himematsutake, its fruiting bodies are used for therapeutic purposes. Energetics The mushroom is considered energetically neutral in temperature and moisture with a…
Botanical Overview Brucea javanica is a flowering plant species in the family Simaroubaceae native to Southeast Asia, Indonesia, China, and India. Commonly known as Java Brucea or Macassar kernel, the main parts used medicinally are the seeds and fruit. The plant has a long history of use in traditional medicine systems, especially in Traditional Chinese…
Botanical Overview Ganoderma lucidum, commonly known as Lingzhi or Reishi, belongs to the Ganodermataceae family. The medicinal parts used primarily include the fruiting body and mycelium of this polypore mushroom native to East and Southeast Asia, particularly China, Japan, and Korea. Energetics In Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ganoderma lucidum is considered to have a cooling temperature…
Botanical Overview Polyporus umbellatus is a medicinal fungus belonging to the Polyporaceae family. It is commonly known as Umbrella Polypore. The part used medicinally is primarily the sclerotium, a dense fungal mass. This species grows in temperate regions including East Asia, Europe, and North America. Energetics The energetics of Polyporus umbellatus are generally neutral in…
Botanical Overview Agaricus subrufescens, commonly known as Almond mushroom, Agaricus blazei, Himematsutake, or Royal sun agaricus, belongs to the family Agaricaceae. The medicinal part used is primarily the fruiting body of the mushroom. Native to Brazil and also found in East Asia, it is cultivated for its health-promoting properties. Energetics This mushroom is considered to…
Botanical Overview Grifola frondosa, commonly known as Maitake, Hen of the Woods, or Sheep’s Head, is a medicinal mushroom belonging to the family Meripilaceae. It is native to regions of North America, Asia, and Europe. The therapeutically used part is the fruiting body. Energetics This mushroom presents a neutral temperature with moistening moisture quality. Its…