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Medicinal Mushrooms– Ailments

Medicinal Mushrooms have different applications for ailments, just like herbs and supplements. As more research is done, more applications will be known.  This list will be updated on a regular basis, so if more information is needed, send a facebook message for your request.  Although we list Agaricus Blazei, we currently cannot find this mushroom that is not affected by heavy metal levels.  We will be continuing to find a harvest with a lab test to back it up.  Until that time we have capsules, both regular and extract forms.  Although these are more expensive, this is the only secured form we are able to carry at this time.  Please substitute these capsules until our harvest is available.

The following is an ailment list in alphabetical order;  As research updates more effective applications, the list will expand. All mushroom applications are indicated for;

• • cancer

• • cancer remission follow-up

• • prevention

• • organ and system functions

• • chronic illness

• • acute illness

• • general health problems

• • immune system

• • balancing adaptogens

• • anti-aging

• • cognitive strength

• • nerve repair

• • tumor shrinking

• • digestive function

• • edema 

• • depression

• • short term and long term memory 

• metabolism corrective

Disclaimer:  The products and information found on www.travelingleaf.com  are not intended to replace professional medical advice or treatment. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Our dietary supplements are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease or medical condition. Individual results may vary.  Travelingleaf.com urges you to seek the advice of a qualified professional for any health concern lasting more than two weeks, or less if deemed necessary, and to share with your provider any information pertaining to your health and well-being, including the use of supplemental nutrition.

Special Note:  Reishi is more effective when also taking Vitamin C.  Cancer Drugs are more effective  when taking Reishi, Phellinus, and Vitamin C.  In Studies, daily mushrooms were able to stop reoccurring cancer from returning. Therapeutic Dosage of Mushroom Therapy ranges from 8 grams to 14 grams daily in divided doses in water or tea between meals. When beginning to supplement medicinal mushrooms, start with 3 times per week and increase to daily over some time. The body needs time to adjust to support which can be quite dramatic in some people including to shrink tumors. With the die-off of bad bacteria, organisms, parasites, etc., the Herx effect may occur if starting in too large of a dose or frequency. So begin slow with 3 days per week and increase to daily. Medicinal Mushrooms effects can be enhanced by also taking powerful adaptogen herbs like astragalus and ashwagandha. 

A.D.D. & A.D.H.D

• Lion’s Mane

Adrenal Glands

• • Polyporus

• • Cordyceps

• • • Reishi
  • Shiitake (including tumors & exhaustion)

Alzheimer’s 

• Lion’s Mane
• Poria

Ammonia Detox of the Liver & Brain

• Reishi
• Maitake
• Shiitake
• Phellinus
• Polyporus
• Turkey Tail
• Chaga (tumors)

Anti-Aging

• • Chaga

• • Reishi

• • Tremella

• Cordyceps

Antibiotic

• Cordyceps

Antibodies- Increase Responsiveness

• Reishi  (see 24 hour crockpot preparation)

Androgen Dependent & Androgen Independent Cancer–  8 to 14 grams daily

• Agaricus Blazei
• White Button (Agaricus Bisporus)
• Shiitake

Anti-Aging

• Cordyceps  (hormones)
• Tremela (skin)

Antidepressant 

• Lion’s Mane
• Cordyceps
• Poria

Arteriosclerosis

• Reishi

Arthritis

• Chaga

Autoimmune Diseases

• Reishi
• Cordyceps
• Poria

Bacteria 

• Polyporus
• Shiitake
• Reishi
• Turkey Tail (SIBO- small intestine bacterial overgrowth)

Bladder

• • Maitake

• Poria

Blood- Low Platelets

• • Maitake

• • Reishi

• Polyporus

Blood- Low White Blood Cells

• • Reishi

• • Cordyceps

• Turkey Tail

Blood Pressure

• • Maitake

• • Shiitake

• • Cordyceps

• • Agaricus Blazei

• Reishi  (1500 mg per day in divided dose)

Blood Sugar

• • Maitake

• • Shiitake

• • Reishi

• • Cordyceps

• Agaricus Blazei

Bone

• • Maitake

• • White Button

• • Shiitake

• • Reishi

• • Polyporus

• Tremella

Brain

• • Reishi

• • Lion’s Mane

• • Chaga (tumors)

• • Shiitake (including tumors)

• Poria

Breast 

• • Maitake

• • Shiitake

• • Turkey Tail

• • Reishi

• White Button– cancer prevention

Cancer

• Maitake (prevents metastasis)
• Reishi  (advanced cancers 9 grams daily)
• Shiitake
• Agaricus Blazei
• Turkey Tail (improves immune health in 97% of cancer patients)
• Chaga
• Oyster

Candida Albican

• Cordyceps
• Turkey Tail (especially overgrowth in intestinal tract)

C-Diff – see MRSA

Cervical/Uterine

• Agaricus Blazei
• Chaga
• Phellinus
• Turkey Tail

Cholesterol–  See High Cholesterol

Colorectal/Lower Bowel/Autoimmune Disorders

• Agaricus Blazei
• Maitake
• Phellinus
• Turkey Tail

COPD

• Reishi
• Plus all the mushrooms listed under Lung (turkey tail)
• Cordyceps– slows the progression
• Agaricus Blazei

Coronary Heart Disease

• Reishi

COVID 19

• Reishi
• Shiitake
• Maitake
• Turkey Tail
• Lion’s Mane

Crohn’s

• Agaricus Blazei
• Lion’s Mane
• Oyster
• Polyporus
• Chaga
• Poria
• Turkey Tail (1-4 grams daily increases friendly gut bacteria)

Diabetes 2

• Cordyceps
• Maitake
• Shiitake
• Agaricus Blazei
• Reishi

Endometriosis (correctives, adaptogenic, hormonal balancing)

• Cordyceps
• Lion’s Mane
• Reishi

Endometriosis (specifically estrogen blocking)

These mushrooms prevent the production of an enzyme called aromatase. The aromatase enzyme is responsible for the conversion of androgen hormones (male) over to estrogen

• Portobello
• Crimini
• White Button
• Shiitake

Epilepsy 

• Lion’s Mane

Fibromyalgia

• Lion’s Mane
• Poria

Flu

• Shiitake
• Reishi
• Maitake
• Oyster
• Agaricus Blazei
• Turkey Tail
• Phellinus
• Cordyceps with head colds and sinus congestion

Fungus Infection or Over-Growth

• Cordyceps

Gastric/Stomach

• Lion’s Mane
• Phellinus
• Polyporus
• Turkey Tail
• Maitake
• Agaricus Blazei
• Reishi
• Poria

Gastrointestinal Disorders

• Agaricus Blazei
• Chaga
• Reishi
• Poria

Glutathione Production

• Cordyceps

Gout

• Phellinus
• Cordyceps
• Polyporus

Gut Bacteria Imbalances & Deficiencies– 1-4 grams daily

• Turkey Tail (after 8 weeks, increases friendly bacteria in the gut)

Heart

• Oyster

Hepatitis– all types

• Turkey Tail
• Reishi
• Shiitake

Herpes– all forms (mono, shingles, herpes I & II, chicken pox) 

• Shiitake
• Reishi
• Maitake
• Oyster
• Agaricus Blazei
• Turkey Tail
• Phellinus

High Altitude Sickness Prevention

• Reishi

High Blood Pressure– See Blood Pressure

High Cholesterol

• Maitake
• Shiitake
• Agaricus Blazei

HIV & A.I.D.S.

• Shiitake
• Reishi
• Maitake
• Oyster
• Agaricus Blazei
• Turkey Tail
• Phellinus
• Cordyceps
• Chaga

Hormone Balancing;  Men

• Cordyceps

Hormonal Balancing;  Women

• Cordyceps
• Reishi
• Lion’s Mane
• Chaga

IBS

• Agaricus Blazei
• Lion’s Mane
• Oyster
• Polyporus
• Poria

Immune System

• Reishi
• Maitake
• Shiitake
• Turkey Tail (improves immune system in 97% of cancer patients)
• Poria

Infection

• Shiitake
• Reishi
• Maitake
• Oyster
• Agaricus Blazei
• Turkey Tail
• Phellinus
• Cordyceps

Inflammation

• Oyster

Insomnia

• Reishi
• Poria

Kaposis Sarcoma

• Maitake

Ketogenic Diet Deficiency

• Reishi

Kidneys– Blood Pressure

• Cordyceps
• Maitake
• Shiitake
• Reishi
• Agaricus Blazei
• Poria

Kidneys (including dialysis)

• Cordyceps
• Maitake
• Shiitake
• Poria

Kidney Injury

• Reishi
• Poria

Kidney Stones

• Polyporus

Leukemia

• Cordyceps
• Reishi
• Maitake
• Polyporus
• Turkey Tail
• Phellinus

Libido–  Men & Women

• Cordyceps

Liver

• Reishi
• Maitake
• Shiitake
• Phellinus
• Polyporus
• Turkey Tail
• Chaga (tumors)

Low Carb Dietary Deficiency

• Reishi

Lung

• Reishi
• Cordyceps
• Maitake
• Shiitake
• Polyporus
• Turkey Tail
• Phellinus

Lung Cancer

• Reishi
• Chaga (tumors)
• Agaricus Blazei (tumors)
• Turkey Tail

Lupus

• Lion’s Mane
• Cordyceps (helps balance Th1 & Th2)
• Maitake
• Shiitake
• Reishi
• Poria

Lymphoma

• Cordyceps
• Turkey Tail

Melanoma

• Shiitake
• Phellinus
• Polyporus

Menopause

• Lion’s Mane
• Cordyceps

MRSA, C-DIF, & All Superbugs

• Chaga
• Maitake
• Cordyceps
• Reishi

Multiple Sclerosis

• Lion’s Mane
• Poria

Natural Killer Cell Activity

• Reishi

Nerves

• Lion’s Mane
• Poria

Neuro-Degeneration 

• Lion’s Mane
• Poria

Osteoarthritis

• Cordyceps

Osteoporosis

• White Button
• Shiitake
• Maitake
• Reishi
• Polyporus
• Agaricus Blazei

Oxygenation of Blood

• Reishi

Pancreas

• Reishi

Parkinson’s 

• Lion’s Mane
• Reishi
• Poria

PCOS

• Reishi

Pediatric Cancers

• Reishi

Peptic Ulcers

• Agaricus Blazei
• Poria

Progesterone – low, imbalanced, lack of periods

• Cordyceps
• Lion’s Mane
• Chaga
• Reishi

Prostate

• Reishi
• Maitake
• Shiitake
• Turkey Tail
• Phellinus

Prostate-  Enlargement, Inflammation, Excessive Urination  (benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH)

• Cordyceps
• Maitake
• Agaricus Bisporus (White Button) (eat 4 oz. fresh organic daily in foods or as a side dish, or about 110 grams)

Prostate-  High PSA

• White Button (Agaricus Bisporus)
• Agaricus Blazei
• Shiitake

Psoriasis & Eczema

• Cordyceps
• Chaga
• Reishi

Rheumatoid Arthritis

• Reishi
• Cordyceps

Sarcoma

• Agaricus Blazei
• Reishi
• Oyster Mushroom

Schizophrenia  

• Lion’s Mane
• Poria

SIBO  (small intestine bacterial overgrowth)

• Turkey Tail

Stomach Cancer

• Turkey Tail

Superbugs – see MRSA

Systemic Inflammation

• Oyster

Throat Cancer

• Cordyceps
• Turkey Tail
• Reishi
• Maitake

Tumor Blood Vessel Restriction 

• Reishi

Ulcerative Colitis

• Agaricus Blazei
• Lion’s Mane
• Oyster
• Polyporus
• Reishi
• Chaga
• Poria
• Turkey Tail (1-4 grams daily increases friendly gut bacteria)

Uric Acid– high

• Phellinus
• Cordyceps
• Polyporus

Viral 

• Shiitake
• Reishi
• Maitake
• Oyster
• Agaricus Blazei
• Turkey Tail
• Phellinus

Weight Loss

• Maitake (metabolism)
• Tremella (skin)
• Poria (water retention)

Wound Healing (poor)

• Reishi (combine with resveratrol or grape seed extract)

Yeast Overgrowth

• Cordyceps