Medicinal Mushrooms - Ancient Remedies for Modern Ailments

This book explores mushroom history, as well as their possible uses in the future. Chapters are dedicated to mushrooms that are promising for medicinal uses.

List of contents

Acknowledgments
Introduction
1. Introducing Medicinal Mushrooms
2. Strengthening the Immune System with Medicinal Mushrooms
3. Reishi Mushroom: The Mushroom of Immortality
4. Cordyceps Sinensis: The Anti-Aging Mushroom
5. Agaricus Blazei: Beta Glucan All-Star
6. Maitake: The Cancer Slayer
7. Phellinus Linteus: New Superstar on the Block
8. Trametes Versis Disease?
10. Shiitake: Lentinan and HIV
11. Real Stories and Healing Experiences
12. Behind the Scenes
Recipes for Mushroom Dishes
Producer's List
References
Index

About the author

By Georges M. Halpern and Andrew H. Miller

Summary

This book explores mushroom history, as well as their possible uses in the future. Chapters are dedicated to mushrooms that are promising for medicinal uses.

Product details

• Authors: George M Halper, Georges M Halpern, Georges M. Halpern, Halpern Georges M., Halpern/Miller, Andrew H Miller, Andrew H. Miller, Miller Andrew H.
• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 29.07.2002
• EAN: 9780871319814
• ISBN: 978-0-87131-981-4
• Dimensions: 151 mm x 229 mm x 14 mm
• Weight: 313 g
• Subjects: Guides > Health; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > Non-clinical medicine; MEDICAL / General, HEALTH & FITNESS / Herbal Medications, HEALTH & FITNESS / Alternative Therapies, Traditional medicine and herbal remedies, Traditional medicine & herbal remedies, Medical specialties, branches of medicine, Other branches of medicine