The 12 Mushrooms in MycoSurge

The Twelve Mushrooms in MycoSurge™

CORDYCEPS SINENSIS

(Dong Chong Xia Cao) (Tochukaso) (Caterpillar Fungus)

Note: C. sinensis is one of the most versatile multi-purpose medicinal mushrooms, with quite extensive modern human and animal studies confirming its pharmacological characteristics.

GANODERMA LUCIDUM

(Reishi) (Ling Zhi)

Note: G. lucidum is one of the most thoroughly documented mushrooms with extensive human trials verifying its highly effective pharmacological characteristics.

LENTINULA EDODES

(Shitake) (Hua Gu) (Snake Butter)

Note: The two polysaccharide derivatives, Lentinen and LEM, have been extensively studied in Japan in vitro and in vivo, and are officially approved as cancer therapy adjuncts by the M.O.H.

TRAMETES VERSICOLOR

(Turkey Tail) (Yun Zhi) (Kawaratake)

Note: Polysaccharides, particularly PSK (Krestin), are powerful immunostimulants and provide tumor inhibition in this manner. Also a powerful adaptogen and proven anti-hepatotoxin.

GRIFOLA FRONDOSUS

(Maitake)

Note: Along with G. lucidum and L. edodes, this is one of the most thoroughly studied of the medicinal mushrooms. It is an extremely rich source ofpolysaccharides which stimulate the immune system in diverse ways including T-cells and NK-cells. Extensive studies also verify its liver support efficacy.

GRIFOLA UMBELLATA

(Zhu Ling) (Choreimaitake)

Note: As a standalone herbal remedy, G. umbellata is most important as a diuretic, and has been used for this purpose in traditional medicine. A number of modernstudies, mostly from China, have confirmed this traditional use. In vitro and in vivo studies prove strong antitumor activity.

PORIA COCOS

(Fu Ling) (Hoelen) (Bukuryo)

Note: Like G. umbellata, P. cocos is a valuable diuretic, but has important efficacy in support of the kidneys, particularly in cases of nephritis and chronic kidney failure. A triterpene unique to P. cocos, poriatin, is immunostimulating and also enhances protein and nucleic acid metabolism.

AURICULARIA AURICULA

(Mu Erh) (Kikurage)

Note: In vitro studies of A. auricula polysaccharides show stimulation of DNA and RNA synthesis by human lymphocytes, providing support for Auricularia'straditional use as an immune tonic. We currently have no data on human clinical trials, but numerous animal studies show that A. auricula is a potent anti-bacterial, is an antioxidant, and lowers cholesterol.

TREMELLA FUCIFORMIS

(Bai Mu Erh) (White Fungus)

Note: T. fuciformis is one of the most ancient medicinal herbs documented in traditional Chinese medicine where it is used as an immune tonic. Modern humantrials confirm the potent effect of its polysaccharides A to C and BI to BV as stimulants of the immune system. These immunostimulating properties also function to inhibit tumors.

HERICIUM ERINACEUS

(Lion's Mane Hericium) (Old Man's Beard)

Note: H. erinaceus is also known as Hedgehog Fungus. It is highly recommended by practitioners for gastric and duodenal ulcers as well as for chronic gastritis.Laboratory studies conducted in China indicate that its constituent polysaccharides display tumor inhibition properties, primarily through their apparent stimulation of the immune system factors.

FLAMULINA VELUTIPES

(Enokitake) (Velvet Foot)

Note: F. velutipes is a popular edible mushroom in Japan, where it is known as enokitake. F. velutipes contains several types of amino acids, including valine,which has been shown in a Chinese study to inhibit tumors and sarcoma 180 in mice. A polysaccharide isolate from this mushroom was shown to have this same tumor inhibition effect in a Japanese study.

AGARICUS BLAZEII

(Himematsutake)

Note: This particular Agaricus mushroom originated in Brazil where it is used in Amazonian traditional medicine. It is today cultivated in America and Japan. Inrecent years it has drawn attention due to its demonstrated anti-bacterial properties. We include A. blazeii in MycoSurge™ because we believe future study will show itto be valuable beyond its current indications.

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