Lion’s mane, a large, pale mushroom that resembles its namesake and is often used in traditional Chinese medicine, according to one study on the mushroom, is a go-to ingredient in mushroom ...

Adaptogenic mushrooms might sound like something out of a fantasy novel, but these fungi are very real and incredibly good ...

Traditionally used in Chinese Medicine, some types of mushrooms, such as reishi and turkey tail, may provide certain health benefits, including stress reduction, immunity support and increased ...

And should I drink them? Functional mushrooms have long been used as a part of traditional Chinese medicine. Common species include lion's mane, chaga, reishi, cordyceps, turkey tale and more.

There’s also an extensive history of culinary and medicinal use of mushrooms in Asian countries, specifically for Chinese medicine, for their nutritional and health benefits. This article looks ...

Shiitake mushrooms have long been used in traditional Chinese medicine. They’re also part of the medical traditions of Japan, Korea, and Eastern Russia (4). In Chinese medicine, shiitake are ...

What happened when I added adaptogens to my caffeine routine Medically reviewed by Alicia Bigelow, ND I’ve been a daily coffee drinker since I was 13. I’ve been devoted to my four cups a day ever ...

Reishi mushrooms were nicknamed the “Mushroom of Immortality” in traditional Chinese medicine for their superior immune-system-enhancing powers. Today, Reishi supplements are still utilized ...

Many people think of functional mushrooms as part of traditional Chinese medicine, but they have been used by many indigenous cultures all over the world for more than 2,000 years. The use of ...

Reishi mushrooms are large, shiny-looking mushrooms native to Asia. They have a long history in traditional Eastern medicine, believed to promote long-term health and longevity. While not all of ...

Hatty Willmoth is a Newsweek food and nutrition reporter based in London, U.K. She has covered special diets, gut health and functional medicine extensively. Hatty joined Newsweek in 2024 from the ...