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Buddha Mushroom Tea – A Blend of Ancient Eastern Herbs and Mushroom Teas
Refresh your senses with an ancient Eastern herbal and mushroom tea blend to stimulate immunity and vitality. Enjoy this therapeutic beverage today.
Ling Zhi (Ganoderma lucidum) mushroom has earned many favorable accolades over time, such as “Mushroom of Kings” and “Divine Mushroom”. Notably, its anti-arthritic and respiratory stimulating effects make it ideal.
This Chaga Tea offers an earthy and woody taste with subtle notes of moss, making it delicious when enjoyed either plain or with natural sweeteners such as honey.
Reishi
Ganoderma lucidum, commonly referred to as Reishi, has long been revered as an “herb of longevity.” Studies have demonstrated its beneficial properties for liver health and detoxification processes as well as to decrease inflammation and boost immune systems. Furthermore, Reishi can reduce blood triglyceride and cholesterol levels to support heart health.
Reishi is believed to replenish Qi, or vital life energy that flows throughout the body. Reishi may increase stamina and cognitive functions while providing pain relief in muscles. Furthermore, Reishi can help alleviate anxiety and stress levels; traditional Chinese medicine uses it extensively as an insomnia treatment and depression remedy. Reishi’s Chinese name, “lingzhi,” refers to its ability to calm mind and alleviate stress.
Studies conducted recently have demonstrated reishi’s potent antitumor, antibacterial, antiviral, antioxidant and other medicinal properties. It can be used to treat various ailments including autoimmune disease, cardiovascular issues and cancer; furthermore it can enhance immunity while protecting cells against damage due to its high antioxidant concentrations.
Reishi has been shown to increase T lymphocyte and macrophage activity, increase cytokines, interferon, and tumor necrosis factor production, inhibit cancer cell invasion and kill cancer cells in certain prostate and breast cancer patients, lower blood pressure thereby helping prevent cardiovascular and other related diseases, and inhibit cancer cell invasion and invasion in other patients. Furthermore, Reishi helps lower blood pressure significantly thereby helping protect against cardiovascular or other related disorders.
Reishi has been shown to increase production of natural killer cells that help fight against cancerous and viral cells, as well as alleviating fatigue among those suffering from chronic fatigue syndrome.
Reishi can be easily made into tea, which helps extract its active compounds. Boiling also breaks down its tough cell walls to enable easier absorption by the body. Furthermore, powdered Reishi is easily added into foods or beverages for quick and convenient dosage of this powerful herb.
Lion’s Mane
Lion’s Mane mushrooms can be found both fresh and dried, in supplements as dietary aids, or available fresh as part of a health food store. A great source of Vitamin D, they may help prevent cancer, heart disease and anxiety as well as boost immunity function and promote healthy blood sugar levels. In addition to that they protect against dementia, Alzheimer’s disease as well as ease mild symptoms of depression and anxiety while improving nerve damage repair – it has even been known to ease mild symptoms associated with depression or anxiety and ease mild depression symptoms associated with both conditions. In terms of flavor it has lobster-esque qualities which makes it known to enhance focus.
Research indicates that Lion’s Mane may assist in stimulating new brain cell production, which could assist with recovery after nervous system injury. Furthermore, its anti-inflammatory and oxidative stress-reducing properties help relieve discomfort caused by digestive disorders like IBS or Crohn’s disease as well as reduce the risk of digestive tract ulcers.
Lion’s mane mushrooms can be prepared in many ways, from cutting them up and cooking them in olive oil or butter to adding your favorite seasonings like garlic, rosemary and black pepper for extra flavor. Tamari-maple syrup mixture also offers an interesting salty-sweet combination to complete this delectable dish.
If you’re shopping for Lion’s Mane mushrooms at a store, aim for log-grown or organic varieties rather than those labeled as mycelium or lab-grown; lab-grown mushrooms typically consist of grain filler rather than beneficial compounds that provide cognitive enhancement.
Psychonutritionist Shawn Talbott, PhD, CNS, LDN is an internationally recognized registered dietitian nutritionist and certified health coach who recommends taking Lion’s Mane as a supplement in capsule form. While dosage will depend on your age and health needs, starting off with 1,200 mg is generally sufficient to reap maximum benefit from this mushroom. In order to maximize these results it’s also essential that any supplements be tested for purity and potency before being taken.
Cordyceps
Cordyceps is an extraordinary herb that is quickly becoming more widely popular as an energy booster in Western societies. Studies have demonstrated its ability to increase stamina and endurance without producing the jittery side effects associated with caffeine or similar stimulants.
Traditional Chinese medicine uses it to treat various conditions. Indeed, it is one of the most prized herbs in China and often prescribed to treat ailments including pulmonary diseases, kidney disorders, respiratory difficulties and sexual problems such as low libido and penile dysfunction in men.
Cordyceps was discovered by sherpas in the Himalayas. While watching their yaks consume this strange looking fungus, the sherpas witnessed increased vitality and energy from these animals consuming cordyceps themselves; cordyceps has proven its worth as a herbal medicine source as well. Named for its spindly appearance which resembles caterpillar’s head; cordyceps is now an exclusive ingredient found within herbal medicines blends.
Cordyceps may help increase energy and endurance while simultaneously helping to decrease cholesterol levels and boost immunity. Studies suggest it could also enhance sports performance by helping the body use oxygen more effectively during exercise and decreasing fatigue levels.
Cordyceps stands apart from many other mushrooms by not being toxic to the liver and having no known side effects. In East Asia it has long been revered for its energy-enhancing effects while in Western medicine it has gained prominence as an adaptogen that reduces stress levels. Cordyceps also has anti-ageing benefits and digestive aid properties and supports respiratory health benefits – three qualities highly revered.
This amazing herb can be enjoyed as tea or in powder form as dietary supplements, combined with other herbs for creating delicious soups – for instance try mixing it with chicken, ginger, chives and sesame oil to make an easy Chinese soup known as Jiang Yuan that is popular in restaurants as well as at home! Boil this mixture until its orange hue fades and the fungus softens sufficiently.
Chaga
Chaga fungus is an extremely fascinating specimen with amazing healing and immune-enhancing capabilities. Unlike its mushroom counterparts, however, chaga is actually composed of mycelium known as sclerotium that forms hard black rock-hard masses that produce melanin as an abundance of natural sunscreen pigmentation. Studies on both humans and animals have demonstrated extracts derived from this fascinating fungus to have anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer and antioxidant effects – making this exceptional mushroom a top contender in medical research circles today.
Chaga is widely recognized for its remarkable qualities and is therefore classified as an adaptogen – a type of herbal remedy which aids the body in managing stress and restoring equilibrium. Not only is Chaga an effective immune booster, it can also increase energy levels while acting as an antioxidant to combat oxidative stress.
Chaga’s ability to strengthen immunity stems in part from its high content of Beta-D-Glucans. These water-soluble polysaccharides are well known for their immune-enhancing properties and have been shown to boost both underperforming and overreacting immune responses. Furthermore, Chaga may increase production of cytokines which serve as messenger proteins and stimulate the production of white blood cells within our immune systems.
Chaga mushroom has long been used in traditional medicine practices to balance one’s life force (known as Chi) energy and reduce inflammation in the body. Furthermore, its anti-radiation capabilities may explain why some believe Chaga can slow the aging process.
There are multiple methods for preparing Chaga. Some people like using a Crock-Pot to gently simmer chunks for four to eight hours at low heat until a rich and soothing tea with an inky consistency emerges; other people enjoy adding honey for extra sweetness. No matter your preferred method, remember not to boil the water as this will destroy antioxidants found within mushrooms; use heavy duty vessels instead as Chaga can stain delicate teaware easily. Remember not to boil as this will cause it to disintegrate too quickly into an inedible mass that makes for poor cup of Chaga tea!