Medicinal mushrooms are used in the practice of medicine throughout the world. They have been used in folk medicine for thousands of years and is well documented in the East. There have been preclinical studies that have shown 200 species of mushrooms that inhibit the growth of tumors.

The intent of this article it to identify medicinal mushrooms, which have shown to have significant immune-stimulating properties. The main mushrooms that I’ve been able to identify with immune-stimulating properties are, cordyceps, coriolus, shiitake, maitake and reishi,. If you maintain a strong immune system you are far less likely to get colds or flu. They can be used both preventively and during an illness. Unlike many immune-boosting herbs, mushrooms do not seem to lose their effectiveness with prolonged use. I personally use and recommend that you include one or more of these mushroom varieties in your weekly diet.

If you search the web you can find a number of places to purchase organically grown mushrooms. I personally purchase a number of the mentioned varieties at a local Chinese food store. To order on-line, check out GMHP Health Products and Mushroom Science.

I have also read a number of articles that discuss how some mushrooms that are also used for the treatment of tumors and certain type of cancers.