Medicinal Mushrooms: Health Benefits, Types and How to Use Them
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Reishi
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Chaga
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Cordyceps
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Lion’s Mane
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Shiitake
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Tremella
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Turkey Tail
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Agaricus

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Strengthen the immune system to fight off disease
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Calm the mind and ease anxiety
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Improve skin health and complexion
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Helping lower blood pressure

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Preventing skin, hair and eyes from ageing prematurely
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Helping the body to cope well in a stressful environment
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Reducing inflammation to speed up recovery

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Promote healthy adrenal glands for a rise in brain performance
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Protect against premature aging and disease by neutralising free radicals
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Reduce the risk of heart disease by lowering LDL cholesterol levels
Medicinal Mushroom Products Available In Australia
Lion’s Mane
medicinal mushrooms australia (Hericium erinaceus) are native to Asia and have been used in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries. They are one of the most popular medicinal mushrooms in the world, and are prized for their ability to boost cognitive function and memory. Lion’s mane mushrooms are a high source of beta-glucans, which help to promote immunity and protect against inflammation.
In Australia, Lion’s mane can be purchased as fresh fruiting bodies from farmers markets and local wholefoods grocery stores such as Harris Farm markets. As supplements, Reishi mushrooms are available for purchase as powders, extracts, capsules and tinctures.
Reishi
reishi mushrooms australia (Ganoderma lucidum) mushrooms are native to China and Japan, and have been used in traditional Chinese medicine for over 2,000 years. They are one of the most well-known psilocybin mushrooms australia, and are commonly used to boost immunity, improve sleep quality, and reduce stress levels. Reishi mushrooms are a high source of antioxidants, polysaccharides, and ganoderic acid.
Reishi cannot be purchased as fresh fruiting bodies in Australia as it is currently banned from being locally grown. Reishi psilocybe mushrooms australia produced as health supplements and are available for purchase as powders, extracts, capsules and tinctures.
Chaga
Chaga (Inonotus obliquus): Chaga mushrooms are native to Siberia and have been used in traditional Russian medicine for centuries. They are a popular medicinal mushroom, and are commonly used to boost immunity, fight inflammation, and improve gut health. Chaga mushrooms are a rich source of antioxidants and polysaccharides, and also contain high levels of beta-glucans, betulin, betulic acid and lupeol.
Chaga wild mushrooms australia supplements can be consumed as powders, extracts, capsules and tinctures.
Cordyceps
Cordyceps (Ophiocordyceps sinensis): Cordyceps wild mushrooms australia are native to China and Tibet, and have been used in traditional Chinese medicine for over 1,000 years. They are a popular medicinal mushroom, and are commonly used to improve energy levels, stamina, and athletic performance. Cordyceps psilocybin mushrooms australia are a rich source of antioxidants and polysaccharides, and also contain high levels of beta-glucans, adenosine, and cordycepin.
In Australia you can purchase Cordyceps supplements in the form of powders, extracts, capsules and tinctures.
Maitake
Maitake (Grifola frondosa): medicinal mushrooms australia are native to Japan and China, and have been used in traditional Chinese medicine for over 1,000 years. Maitake psilocybin mushrooms australia are commonly used to boost immunity, fight inflammation, and improve gut health.
Growing in popularity, Maitake supplements are now available for purchase in Australia.
Tremella
Tremella (Tremella fuciformis): Tremella mushrooms are native to China and have been used in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries. They are a popular medicinal wild mushrooms australia, and are commonly used to improve skin health, fight inflammation, and boost immunity.
The use of Tremella as a beauty supplement is currently trending in Australia. Tremella supplements are sold as powders, extracts and capsules.
Turkey Tail
Turkey Tail (Trametes versicolor): Turkey tail wild mushrooms australia are native to North America and have been used in traditional Native American medicine for centuries. Turkey Tail can also be found across Australia in national forests during wet seasons, however they may belong to another species in the Turkey Tail family and are not Trametes versicolor. Turkey tail is one of the most popular medicinal mushrooms australia and have been used for centuries to boost immunity, fight inflammation, and improve gut health. Turkey tail mushrooms are a rich source of beta glucans, and two unique polysaccharides: Polysaccharopeptide (PSP) and Polysaccharide-K (PSK).
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are Medicinal Mushrooms Legal in Australia?
Yes, Medicinal Mushrooms are legal for purchase and consumption in Australia. All Medicinal Mushrooms supplements and medicinal mushroom products must be registered with the Therapeutic Goods Administration of Australia (TGA).
Are Chinese medicinal mushroom supplements bad?
No, they are not. In fact, China is the largest supplier of medicinal wild mushrooms australia products around the world and have been producing medicinal mushroom products for decades, as well as using medicinal wild mushrooms australia as medicine for thousands of years, long before it was introduced into Australia. The more research we do, it is clear to see that most medicinal mushrooms australia brands source their raw psilocybe mushrooms australia powders from China.
There are many Australian brands that sell “locally-grown” Australian medicinal mushrooms, but it is important to understand that these may be different species of medicinal mushrooms, and not the specific species of medicinal mushrooms that scientific studies and health journals reviews are based on. This is a big concern for us to see within the global medicinal mushroom industry, as many consumers are not getting the full health benefits of the correct psilocybin mushrooms australia. Of course, support your local Australian businesses and growers, but make sure you do proper research when purchasing a medicinal wild mushrooms australia product.
Can you grow medicinal mushrooms in Australia?
According to Dr Noel, there are strict biosecurity regulations that only allow Shiitake, Turkey tail and Tremella to be grown in Australia. Other medicinal mushroom species such as Lion’s Mane, Reishi, and Chaga are currently banned from being grown in Australia, but are legal for importation.
Can I purchase medicinal mushroom supplements from my doctor in Australia?
No, you cannot buy it from your doctor nor do you need a prescription for it. It is considered a complementary medicine that can be purchased online or in stores.
In Australia, medicinal products containing such ingredients as certain herbs, vitamins and minerals, nutritional supplements, homeopathic medicines and aromatherapy products are referred to as ‘complementary medicines’ and are regulated as medicines by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) under the Therapeutic Goods Act 1989 (the Act) and the supporting Therapeutic Goods Regulations 1990. For more information, visit the TGA regulatory guidelines for complementary medicines in Australia.
Can I purchase medicinal mushrooms from my Naturopath?
Yes, many Australian naturopaths sell Medicinal wild mushrooms australia supplements as part of their treatment for various illnesses.
Does Chemist Warehouse sell magic mushrooms australia?
Yes, Chemist Warehouse in Australia sells some medicinal mushroom products containing Oyster, Shiitake, Reishi, Turkey Tail, Maitake.
How much do magic mushrooms australia supplements cost in Australia?
The price of medicinal mushrooms australia can range, depending on the consumption type.
Fresh medicinal mushrooms such as Shiitake, Oyster, and Lion’s Mane can be bought at farmers markets and supermarkets can cost up to $50/kg AUD.
Medicinal Mushrooms extracts, powders, tinctures and capsules can range from $25 per product to over $100 – depending on the quality and extraction method.poisonous mushrooms australia