Mushrooms - A Mycological Lifestyle

(Reishi) etymology; ”Japanese” 

Proper name: Ganoderna lucidum

Reishi mushrooms have been said To benefit the body in many ways! 

The fantastic fungi  has been used to treat conditions such as the flu, heart related issues, infections, and even cancer. It can boost the immune system which is a great way to practice preventative methods of avoiding poor health. 

Etymology;

 “Club” Cord “Head” Ceps

Proper Name; Cordycipitaceae

“Prolonged, continuous use by local folk healers/traditional healers for the treatment of 21 ailments, including cancer, bronchial asthma, bronchitis, TB, diabetes, cough and cold, erectile dysfunction, BHP, jaundice, alcoholic hepatitis, etc., were noted [Table 2]. Most traditional mycology healers and elderly people use it to increase longevity and cure erectile dysfunction.[12]”

~ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3121254/#!po=1.19048

Proper Name: Pleurotus Ostreatus

Etymology: 

Oyster - Shell / Bone

Pearl - leg

Description

The pearl oyster mushroom or tree oyster mushroom, is edible. It was first cultivated in Germany and is now grown worldwide. It is related to the king oyster mushroom and is used in many dishes of many different cultures and lifestyles. 

Our favorite way is to shred them. They make a great substitute for chicken, pork, beef, and fish.