Medical mushrooms help the body regulate the development of lymphoid stem cells and other important defense responses. These mushrooms are cultured on a substrate of organic whole grain until they reach the peak of the most active stage of the mushroom life cycle. They are then dried and ground into a fine powder, nothing is added or taken away and purity is always maintained. Many feel that mushrooms work is in the regulatory functions that includes the immune, the neural and the hormonal systems. Many times we get sick because of imbalances in our systems that allow opportunistic pathogens to attack our bodies. A balanced diet, sufficient rest, a positive outlook, and frequent consumption of supplements including mushroom products will contribute to increasing the odds of obtaining and maintaining good health. http://www.shilajeet.com/store/Mushrooms-5-0.html en Mon, 18 Jul 2005 12:35:29 EDT Cordyceps sinensis: Cordyceps sinensis, common name is caterpillar fungus, Chinese name is Dong Chong Xia Cao. Pereira (1843) reported in the New York Journal of Medicine that C. sinensis has properties similar to those of ginseng, being used to strengthen and rebuild the body after exhaustion or long-term illness. It was also used traditionally for impotence, neurasthenia, backache (Huang, 1993) and as an antidote for "opium poisoning"(Uphof 1968). Q. Would you please provide a competitive comparison as to why your product is superior to the rest of the market. I'd like to buy from the best quality available. I am very interested in this product. Do you have any type of studies which may be available? Thanks. A. Cordyceps (short for Cordyceps sinensis) is a rare Chinese mushroom that grows naturally on certain species of caterpillars.  The cordyceps mushrooms we stock are cultivated through fermentation which means, without caterpillars! Our mushrooms are grown in a quality controlled, hygenic environment that provides the highest level of medicinal constituents available. For thousands of years, cordyceps mushroom have been used by chinese healers as a tonic for sexual vigor and vitality. The cordyceps mushroom reduces the accumulation of lactic acid build up in muscles. As some of you may know, lactic acid is a byproduct of glucose that builds up in muscles during anaerobic exercise (high-intensity exercise like weight-lifting or sprinting).  Lactic acid buildup is what makes muscles sore after a hard workout. Cordyceps mushroom supplements may increase athletic performance. http://www.shilajeet.com/store/Cordyceps-Mushroom-Powder-5-0-44.html?src=rss Hedgehog fungus According to TCM the Hericium is good for internal organs, promotes good digestion, general vigor, strendth, and nutrition. It inhibits cancer ans is recommended for gastric and duodenal ulcers and cronic gastritis. http://www.shilajeet.com/store/Hericium-Mushroom-Powder-5-0-45.html?src=rss Cepc or King Bolete - This is the best mushroom we have for cooking with anything beef flavored. The Boletus has a strong rich flavor, mild salty taste, and is much prized in Europe. This is 100% pure mushroom powder from Germany. It is very concentrated. Add to beef gravy, beef soup, or add it to soy protein powder for beef like flavor. Boletus edulis may have antitumor properties. The dried mushroom (6 gm) is taken two times per day in the form of a simmered decoction, in capsules, or mixed with food. http://www.shilajeet.com/store/King-Bolete-Mushroom-Powder-5-0-1104.html?src=rss Maitake is used medicinally for any and all diseases involving depressed immune function, including cancer, AIDS, environmental allergies, Candida infections and frequent flu and colds. Historically, maitake has been used as a tonic and adaptogen. Along with other "medicinal" mushrooms, such as shiitake and reishi, maitake was used as a food to help promote wellness and vitality. Traditionally, consumption of the mushroom was thought to prevent high blood pressure and cancer—two applications that have been the focal point of modern research. Active constituents: A common denominator among mushroom and herbal adaptogens is the presence of complex polysaccharides in their structure. These active components have the ability to act as immuno-modulators and, as such, are researched for their potential role in cancer and AIDS treatment. The polysaccharides present in maitake have a unique structure and are among the most powerful studied to date. The primary polysaccharide, beta-D-glucan, is well absorbed when taken orally and is currently under review for the prevention and treatment of cancer and as a supportive tool for HIV infection. Animal studies suggest maitake may lower fat levels in the blood and lower blood pressure. http://www.shilajeet.com/store/Maitake-Mushroom-Powder-5-0-474.html?src=rss Fu Ling, Poria The mushroom poria cocos is used in herbal remedies for insomnia, restlessness, fatigue, sleep disorder, tension, and nervousness. It is often used in female, male, or relaxing herbal blends. Poria cocos works on the heart, spleen, and kidney meridians in your body and is said to have the ability to regulate either high or low, potassium and sodium balance. http://www.shilajeet.com/store/Poria-Mushroom-Powder-5-0-512.html?src=rss A blend of 4 mushrooms: Reishi, Shiitake, Maitake, and Cordyceps. http://www.shilajeet.com/store/R-S-M-C-Blend-5-0-516.html?src=rss Reishi has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for at least 2,000 years.2 The Chinese name ling zhi translates as the "herb of spiritual potency" and was highly prized as an elixir of immortality.3 Its traditional Chinese medicine indications include treatment of general fatigue and weakness, asthma, insomnia, and cough. A Japanese study showed that long-term application of Reishi promoted deep, slow-wave sleep in insomniacs. It has also been used to treat neurasthenia, a condition common in chronic fatigue syndrome. http://www.shilajeet.com/store/Rehi-Mushroom-Powder-5-0-513.html?src=rss Shiitake has been revered in Japan and China as both a food and medicinal herb for thousands of years. Wu Ri, a famous physician from the Chinese Ming Dynasty era (A.D. 1368 - 1644), wrote extensively about this mushroom, noting its ability to increase energy, cure colds, and eliminate worms. The proteins in Shiitake are composed of 18 types of amino acids, including 7 of the 8 essential amino acids in a ratio similar to the ideal protein for humans. Of these amino acids, Shiitake is especially rich in Leucine and Lysine, which are deficient in many grains. For people on a vegetarian diet, Shiitake represents an excellent protein supplement. One unique amino acid, called Eritadenine, is believed responsible for Shiitake's ability to reduce cholesterol. In the search for foods to prevent heart attacks, Shiitake is one with three possible benefits: inhibiting the formation of sludged or aggregated blood; reducing the level of cholesterol; and lowering high blood pressure. Before cholesterol leaves the liver to enter the blood, Shiitake accelerates the conversion of so-called bad cholesterol (low-density lipoproteins or LDL's) into a form known as high-density lipoproteins or HDL's that actually contribute to lower levels of LDLs. Put another way, Shiitake reduces the level of the LDL's while at the same time allowing the good cholesterol (HDL's) to remain. Shiitake is also rich in enzymes. Researchers have found over 30 enzymes in Shiitake. Two of particular note are amylase, important for proper digestion, and cellulase, which dissolves fiber. The wealth of enzymes in Shiitake can help to reinforce deficiencies of these important compounds and thereby improve digestion. http://www.shilajeet.com/store/Shiitake-Mushroom-Powder-5-0-514.html?src=rss Wood Ear Mushroom Powder This jelly fungus, Woodear or Jew's Ear, has been used for thousands of years in China to treat hemorrhoids, as a stomach tonic, antitumor action, and to lower cholesterol. http://www.shilajeet.com/store/Wood-Ear-Mushroom-Powder-5-0-515.html?src=rss