Mushroom Tonic

Our most potent remedy to support healthy immune function: formulated with medicinal mushrooms so you stay healthy during cold and flu season safe and effective – can be used long term dual extraction process maximizes potency and polysaccharide content Available in 2-ounce and 4-ounce sizes. ~section 2~ Description Mushroom Tonic is our strongest and deepest immune boosting remedy. It is designed to be used long term to strengthen a weak immune system and increase the body's resilience against colds and other pathogenic factors. The use of medicinal mushrooms for immune enhancement has been extensively researched and has been shown to activate various aspects of the immune system. Used daily, Mushroom Tonic will help strengthen your immune system and keep you feeling strong. (See the blog entry, The Immune System is Your Moat, for greater description on the proper use of herbs to strengthen immune function.) Ingredients Reishi (Ling Zhi) Reishi is a type of mushroom found in the coastal regions of China. Its found growing on decaying logs and tree stumps. Its name means "herb of spiritual potency” and has been used traditionally to revitalize the spirit and regulate qi. It treats conditions such as fatigue, weakness and insomnia. Reishi contains several important chemicals and compounds, including sterols, polysaccharides, triterpenoids, coumarin and mannitol. Its antibacterial, improves liver health and vasodilation. Cordyceps (Dong Chong Zia Cao) Cordyceps is one of the most unique substances found in herbal medicine. It's a form of fungus which grows naturally on the backs of caterpillars found in China, Nepal and Tibet. Cordyceps fungus has been described as an effective herb for treating circulatory, respiratory and immune problems. It’s classified as a general health tonic because of its capability to improve energy, stamina, appetite, endurance, and sleeping patterns. Astragalus (Huang Qi) Astragalus is an herb native to northern China. Astragalus contains numerous compounds, including flavonoids, polysaccharides, amino acids and trace minerals. It is used for conditions such as night sweats, diarrhea, and qi deficiency and tonifies Qi and blood. Poria (Fu Ling) Poria is a type of fungus related to polyporus, which usually grows on pine trees. It is usually gathered from the tree, cut into pieces of various length, and dried in the shade before being used medicinally. Poria expels dampness, invigorates the spleen, relaxes the mind and replenishes the middle jiao. White atractylodes (Bai Zhu) White atractylodes is one of the most commonly used herbs in traditional Chinese medicine. An aromatic herb, the plant is indigenous to China and the rhizome is used medicinally. White atractylodes is used as a qi tonic, and to support the functions of the kidney, bladder and digestive system. Ledebouriella Root (Fang Feng) Ledebouriella, also known as Siller Root, is a long, cone-shaped plant. The root is cut into small pieces, dried, and used in herbal preparations. It is used to dispel pathogenic wind, resolve dampness and arrest convulsions, and is especially effective in treating "wind moist" disorders. Licorice (Gan Cao) Licorice has been used to flavor foods for centuries. Licorice root is used medicinally. The two most important components of licorice are glycyrrhizin and flavonoids. Glycyrrhizin works as an anti-inflammatory and antiviral and inhibits the breakdown of cortisol. It also augments Qi, moistens lungs, resolves phlegm and stops coughing.