
Length2h 24m
About this audiobook
These healing fungi have been used for various healing processes by man for as long as humans can remember. Their medicinal uses are as varied as they come; from being used for fighting cancer to improving the aging process; medicinal fungi are also been studied under scientific guidelines.
Rina S. Gritton, an advocate for healthy natural eating and holistic diets, takes a closer look at some of the fungi that have shown evidence of positive outcomes when used for a host of ailments in humans over the years. Each mushroom type discussed is broken down into its basic chemical components, how they react to produce the outcomes that they do, and their nutritional benefits also.
An in-depth explanation on how to identify medicinal mushrooms, guides on preparing the gourmet types with mouthwatering recipes, and other simple ways through which you can include them in your everyday meals.
This all-encompassing guide is designed to guide you in selecting and using the best medicinal mushroom for your total well-being if you are either foraging in the wild or growing your mushrooms at home.
Begin your mycological journey with this manual to edible and healing mushrooms today.
Audiobook details
GenreHealth and Wellness, Self-Help
Length2 hrs 24 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateSep 5, 2024
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Chapter One
2Chapter Two
3History of Mushrooms
4Anatomy of Mushrooms
5What Exactly Are Mushrooms?
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6Mycelium, Spores, and Fruiting Bodies
7Chapter Three
8Down the Rabbit hole of Mushrooms
9Medicinal Mushrooms; what are they?
10Sensory Effects
11Emotional Effects
12Polysaccharides
13Beta-glucans
14Triterpenes
15Other Compounds Found In Mushrooms
16Coriolus Versicolor
17Ganoderma lucidum
18Lentinula edodes
19Ribonuclease
20Proteases
21Lectins
22Lactones
23Alkaloids
24Chapter Four
25Medical vs. Gourmet vs. Magic vs. Poisonous Mushrooms
26Breast Cancer
27Prostate Cancer
28Anti-inflammatory
29Anti-Bacterial Agents
30Cholesterol Bio-Synthesis Inhibitors
31Anti Fungal
32Anti Virals
33Psychotropic Effects
34Gourmet Mushrooms
35Oyster and Shiitake Mushrooms
36Wild Gourmet Mushrooms
37Morel Mushrooms
38Sautéed Morel Mushrooms Preparation
39Trimming Your Morels for Cooking
40Cooking Your Morels
41Tender Morel Mushroom Pasta with Creamy Parmesan Sauce
42Sautéed Morels with Wild Turkey Pate & Shaved Spring Asparagus
43Chanterelle Mushrooms
44Easy Sautéed Chanterelle Mushrooms
45Chanterelles on Toast
46Chanterelle Spaghetti with Roasted Garlic-Wine Sauce
47Winter Chanterelle Mushrooms with a Poached Egg on Sourdough
48Truffle Mushroom Pasta
49Roasted Mushrooms, Truffles and Spicy Herbs
50Chapter Five