TURKEY TAIL MUSHROOM

Turkey Tail was traditionally used in China to treat pulmonary diseases and has been used for its immunomodulatory effects in Japan and elsewhere. It has also been researched for its anti-inflammatory properties and its ability to regulate gut bacteria and the microbiome. Turkey tail contains prebiotics, which help nourish the beneficial gut bacteria. But much of the modern research on Turkey Tail has focused on its breast health benefits. It is the most commonly prescribed natural therapy to people with breast cancer.

ASTRAGALUS

Astragalus is a traditional lung tonic and one of the primary herbs being used by herbal practitioners during the crisis.

It is traditionally known to strengthen what is known in China as wei qi, essentially surface-level defenses.   A 7-day double-blind study showed that 1.23 grams of astragalus delivered twice per day activated the natural defenses more effectively than echinacea.

Astragalus may increase the body’s production of white blood cells and in animal models has been shown to help kill bacteria and viruses and inhibit viral replication.

CORDYCEPS

Cordyceps enhances oxygen utilization and has been shown to be effective in studies against numerous viruses.  It has been shown to stimulate T lymphocytes, B lymphocytes, natural killer cells and macrophages.

In vitro research suggests it may also have cytokine regulatory properties.  Cordyceps was also found to inhibit airway inflammation by blocking NF-kB activity in animal models.

REISHI MUSHROOM

Reishi is the most well studied herb in the world. Known as “The Herb of Immortality and Spiritual Potency” is famous for quieting the heart and mind and functions like an operating system update for your immune system. 

Studies have found that reishi can boost natural defenses, alter inflammation pathways in white blood cells, and increase natural killer cell activity in cancer patients as well as make natural killer cells more potent.