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• Amanita muscaria (Amanita muscaria)

  • Medicinal Use: Traditionally used for its psychoactive properties; potential uses include reducing anxiety, pain relief, and treating insomnia.

  • Preparation: Dried caps used in tinctures or teas; must be prepared carefully to reduce toxicity (e.g., drying or boiling).

  • Compounds: Muscimol, ibotenic acid, muscarine12.

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• Chaga (Inonotus obliquus)

  • Medicinal Use: Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, supports immune system, may help fight cancer.

  • Preparation: Dried and ground into powder for teas, tinctures, or capsules.

  • Compounds: Betulinic acid, polysaccharides, triterpenoids34.

• Cordyceps (Ophiocordyceps sinensis)

  • Medicinal Use: Boosts energy and stamina, supports respiratory health, enhances immune function.

  • Preparation: Dried and used in teas, tinctures, or capsules.

  • Compounds: Cordycepin, adenosine, polysaccharides56.

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• Lion’s Mane (Hericium erinaceus)

  • Medicinal Use: Supports cognitive function, nerve regeneration, and digestive health.

  • Preparation: Dried and used in teas, tinctures, or capsules.

  • Compounds: Hericenones, erinacines, polysaccharides78.

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• Maitake (Grifola frondosa)

  • Medicinal Use: Supports immune function, regulates blood sugar, may help fight cancer.

  • Preparation: Fresh or dried in teas, tinctures, or capsules.

  • Compounds: Beta-glucans, polysaccharides, ergosterol910.

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• Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum)

  • Medicinal Use: Supports immune function, reduces stress, improves sleep, anti-inflammatory.

  • Preparation: Dried and used in teas, tinctures, or capsules.

  • Compounds: Triterpenoids, polysaccharides, peptidoglycans1112.

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• Shiitake (Lentinula edodes)

  • Medicinal Use: Supports immune function, cardiovascular health, and has anti-cancer properties.

  • Preparation: Fresh or dried in teas, tinctures, or capsules.

  • Compounds: Lentinan, eritadenine, polysaccharides.

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• Turkey Tail (Trametes versicolor)

  • Medicinal Use: Supports immune function, may help fight cancer, antioxidant.

  • Preparation: Dried and used in teas, tinctures, or capsules.

  • Compounds: Polysaccharide-K (PSK), polysaccharide-peptide (PSP), beta-glucans.

These mushrooms are known for their various health benefits and have been used in traditional medicine for centuries. If you need more detailed information about any specific mushroom or additional mushrooms, feel free to ask!

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