Mushroom Chai is a delicious caffeine-free beverage that provides natural energy and focus enhancement throughout your day. Concocted from an invigorating blend of Ayurvedic spices such as ginger, cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg and clove.

Due to its finely ground nature, this loose leaf tea can be prepared using any suitable method – fine strainer, organic reusable tea bag, French press etc.

Chaga

Chaga is one of the best-known and versatile superfood mushrooms, often enjoyed as tea but also adding it to smoothies, granola bars or coffee for an earthy flavor similar to dark black tea with woody notes. Available as powder, tincture or extract. Chaga is widely recognized for its health-giving benefits such as reduced tumor growth and viral infection protection as an adaptogen (a substance which balances immune system responses); may help with chronic fatigue reduction as well as reduce oxidative stress in the body while potentially improving metabolism by increasing metabolism boost metabolism while simultaneously lowering blood sugar levels while simultaneously lowering cholesterol levels – among many more benefits!

Chaga’s affinity for birch trees may play a pivotal role in its healing properties. Fungi that inhabit this mushroom feed on betulins from birch trees and convert them to bioavailable betulinic acid which has potency anticancer effects. Furthermore, Chaga contains numerous antioxidants and polysaccharides including b-d-glucans which have anti-aging benefits.

Chaga can be enjoyed both hot and cold as a tea. Additionally, it makes an ideal addition to lattes or chais. Chaga may taste bitter at first; however, as it steeps it becomes sweeter and smoother and has a distinctive woodsy flavor similar to light tea or weak black tea; an altogether unique experience from its more familiar roasted counterpart.

Brewing Chaga Tea: Two Options Tea balls or Crock Pots can both be used for this task; the former allows you to leave it going for hours at a time; fill the latter with enough water to cover all chaga chunks completely and set to low; steep for at least 6-8 hours or overnight for optimal results.

Be sure to purchase high-quality chaga that has been harvested responsibly, organic and wild harvested with testing for heavy metals, and double extracted to extract all beneficial compounds from the fungus. Double extraction involves both alcohol and hot water extraction to extract every beneficial component, including triterpenes and polysaccharides contained within its triterpenes and polysaccharides – although this method may cost more than using only water extraction, it will ensure you reap all of its health benefits.

Reishi

Reishi mushroom, otherwise known as Ganoderma lucidum, is an effective immune-enhancing treatment. Packed with beta-glucans that boost white blood cells that fight viruses and bacteria, Reishi may help prevent cancer, reduce tumor growth, increase longevity and even aid with weight loss. Reishi should always be combined with other treatments before trying it alone; consult with a medical provider first if planning on trying this treatment alone.

Reishi mushrooms have been used as part of traditional Chinese medicine since 502-536 AD; with their first documented mention in the Supplement to the Classic of Materia Medica. Reishi is widely believed to help strengthen liver functions while simultaneously increasing Qi and vital energy, strengthening heart function, and fighting off illness.

Studies have demonstrated Reishi to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, helping reduce levels of oxidative stress that contributes to chronic disease. Furthermore, Reishi helps regulate your HPA axis–the system which controls your adrenal glands–and it is considered an adaptogen, meaning it supports your body in adapting to internal metabolic stressors.

One study demonstrated how Reishi could improve mood and quality of life for women living with fibromyalgia, while another study demonstrated its potential to reduce fatigue among those suffering from depressive disorders and boost energy in people who had trouble sleeping.

Reishi mushrooms can be made into tea or taken as capsules; both options can be found at herbal stores and online. It’s important to keep in mind that taking Reishi may cause detox symptoms in some people such as increased bowel movements, dizziness and headache. These should clear up over time.

Reishi can interact with medications, particularly blood thinners. It can also cause allergic reactions; so it is wise to consult your physician prior to consuming any reishi-based products. It may affect thyroid hormones; so if you suffer from thyroid conditions it would be prudent to discuss its use before starting treatment with this supplement. It might slow blood clotting; so it would be prudent not to combine it with medications that do the same; you can find drug interactions on RxList; plus it might interfere with liver function tests so it’s wise for you to check in with your physician if any changes occur with lab results – so keep tabs on any changes with lab results!

Cordyceps

Cordyceps has long been used in China to treat fatigue and promote vitality, making its energy-boosting benefits essential to combating stress and improving vitality. Studies have since demonstrated its capacity to increase energy, strengthen immunity and even enhance athletic performance – these health effects being due to its ability to regulate blood glucose levels, enhance oxygenation and raise cellular adenosine triphosphate (ATP) levels.

Studies conducted on living mice demonstrated cordyceps’ direct cytotoxicity against Ehrlich ascites carcinoma cells, B16 melanoma cells and EL-4 lymphoma cells from Ehrlich ascites carcinoma patients as well as its suppressive effect on Taxol-induced leukopenia (Wu, Zhang and Leung 2007a). Furthermore, cordyceps exhibited antitumor, immunopotentiation, apoptosis induction, selective inhibition of ribonucleic acid synthesis/protein synthesis/antiangiogenic properties (Xiao & Zhong 2007; Feng, Yang & Li 2008).

Caterpillar fungi cultivated for their medicinal properties is a prized commodity in high-end shops in Beijing and Shanghai. Shops displaying ornate boxes of dead caterpillars secured behind glass will often explain their supposed healing powers; one saleswoman from Wang Fu Jing district of Beijing claims demand may actually be driven more by social status than by health benefits of these caterpillar fungi.

Cordyceps’ rejuvenating properties are widely recognized for its ability to regulate cholesterol and triglyceride levels, increasing HDL to LDL ratio while simultaneously decreasing total cholesterol and triglyceride levels (Liu et al. 2011). Furthermore, there has been evidence suggesting cordyceps may help inhibit atherosclerotic lesions formation (Liu et al. 2011).

Multiple species of cordyceps have long been used as herbal remedies in traditional Chinese medicine, most frequently cordyceps sinensis, Cordyceps militaris, and Cordyceps hepatosplenomide. Though numerous research studies have been performed on these herbs, their clinical applications tend to rely on cell and animal studies rather than human trials; additional clinical research that assesses efficacy against diseases they’ve been used ethnopharmacologically for treatment needs to take place as soon as possible.

Maitake

Maitake (Grifola frondosa or “hen of the woods”) has been enjoyed throughout Asia for thousands of years and used medicinally to help treat cancer and alleviate chemotherapy side effects. Maitake provides essential components such as potassium for maintaining balanced body fluid levels; fiber to regulate digestion and weight loss; antioxidants; as well as being loaded with Vitamin D and Niacin as well as beta-glucans that can strengthen immunity systems while supporting cardiovascular health.

Studies have demonstrated the efficacy of maitake mushrooms and extracts in inhibiting tumors and other harmful cells, and may even increase natural killer (NK) cell activity. Beta-1.6-glucan, one of its more well-known compounds found in maitake, may possess strong antitumor properties. Beta-glucans can be found in foods like oatmeal bran and barley as soluble fibre sources and added to processed food products.

One study discovered that maitake-probiotic fermented extract had an incredible impact in slowing tumor development in colorectal cells and also helped decrease toxicities associated with healthy colon cells.

maitake may also help regulate blood sugar and cholesterol. Studies have demonstrated the beta-glucans present in maitake can lower cholesterol levels while increasing insulin resistance, as well as helping mice with diabetes by increasing production and decreasing glucose levels. A Japanese study demonstrated this fact.

Studies have demonstrated the ability of maitake mushrooms to assist in treating chronic conditions such as autoimmune disorders, arthritis and high blood pressure. Maitake may also slow aging while increasing bone density.

Maitake can be found in various forms, from capsules to liquid concentrate. Before making changes to your diet or taking supplements with maitake, it’s wise to consult your healthcare provider. Maitake fungus has been known to interact with certain blood thinners and diabetes medication, so be sure to get advice from them first before taking this herbal remedy.