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The historical Use of Ashwagandha: Ashwagandha has a rich history of use in traditional Ayurvedic medicine, dating back thousands of years in India. It has been revered as a potent Rasayana, or rejuvenating herb, believed to promote longevity, vitality, and overall health. In Ayurveda, ashwagandha is classified as a "Medhya Rasayana," indicating its traditional use for promoting cognitive function and mental clarity. Throughout history, ashwagandha has been used to address a wide range of health concerns, including stress, fatigue, insomnia, and sexual vitality. It has been prized for its adaptogenic properties, helping individuals adapt to physical, mental, and emotional stressors....

  Lion’s Mane Mushroom: The Potential Brain-Boosting, Cancer-Fighting Powerhouse   What would you think about eating a mushroom that looks a little like the scruff of a lion? Not totally convinced about lion’s mane mushroom? What if I told you that it’s associated with major brain repair, potential cancer-fighting power and is undergoing research on dozens of other health benefits? Lion’s mane mushroom is a nootropic food very popular in traditional Chinese medicine. A large body of research has focused around this brain-boosting mushroom in the last few years, and the results are nothing short of astounding. One study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry lists...

  Cordyceps Benefits for Anti-Aging, Sleep, Exercise Performance & More This medicinal mushroom has been a staple in holistic medicine for centuries and has long been revered for its potent anti-aging, health-promoting properties. In recent years, research on the cordyceps mushroom has turned up even more impressive findings, reporting that this superstar supplement can also enhance athletic performance, promote heart health and decrease inflammation to keep you feeling your best. Best of all, there’s no need to go mushroom foraging to take advantage of the powerful benefits that the cordyceps mushroom has to offer. Widely available in powder, capsule and...

  Turkey Tail Mushroom: The Disease-Fighting, Immune-Boosting Fungus When it comes to functional foods, the turkey tail mushroom, often called turkey tail fungus, may top the list. Named for the colorful fall-like palette of stripes it adorns that favor the plume of feathers on turkeys, turkey tail mushrooms have been brewed for thousands of years by the Chinese as medicinal teas, so it’s no secret to them just how amazing this beautiful mushroom is. It’s been used as early as the 15th century during the Ming Dynasty in China. The Japanese, who reference it as kawaritake or “cloud mushrooms” due to an image of...