Agaricus | Agaricus blazei | Himematsutake (2)

Agaricus is traditionally known as "God’s Mushroom" because of its near miraculous curative benefits to a wide range of disorders. People have used it to overcome numerous diseases and disorders relating to the immune system, cardiovascular system, digestion, and for weight management, diabetes, chronic and acute allergies, cataracts, hearing difficulties, stress syndrome, chronic fatigue, diarrhea, constipation, and disorders of the liver. Agaricus mushroom is by far the richest natural source of Beta-1,6-D-glucan and Beta-1,3-D-glucan known to mankind. Other immune potentiating herbs that contain similar polysaccharides include Reishi mushroom, Astragalus root, Cordyceps mushroom, Polyporus mushroom and Shitake mushroom. By enhancing the body’s natural defenses, this humble mushroom is a powerful protector. Herbal extracts are an excellent way of getting the nutrition and goodness from a herb, without the trouble of sometimes elaborate preparation. They are also a way of getting the goodness in as concentrated a form as possible. How are herbal extracts made? The raw herbs are prepared by hot water extraction, the water is then evaporated off until all that is lelf is the essential oils and active ingredients. These are then bound together in an excipient, small amounts of non-GM corn flour. This is the most pure and unadulterated way to enjoy tonic herbal extracts possible. Purity: this vegan product is free from wheat, gluten, soya, added sugar, salt, test, lactose, preservatives, or any other fillers. Not tested on animals. Directions: these tonic herbs are food grade and safe to use as you would culinary herbs. They can be added to any foods or drinks. Suggested uses are either to add 1/2 a teaspoon to a healthy juice or smoothie, or to prepare them as an instant tonic tea, but simply putting 1/2 a teaspoon in a cup or mug, and adding hot water. Recommended upper limit: do not exceed 1 teaspoon of herbal extract today unless guided to by a qualified healthcare professional.

Agaricus   Agaricus Enhances the Body’s Natural Defenses   Agaricus blazei murill – most commonly known simply as Agaricus – is a mushroom that originated in the rain forests of Brazil. The mushroom thrives in certain tropical areas of China and the Chinese have become the premier growers of Agaricus to the world. Agaricus is traditionally known as “God’s Mushroom” because of its wide range of health benefits. Agaricus is an extremely popular dietary supplement in Japan. The Japanese are the main consumers in the world of this tonic mushroom. The Japanese have a very ancient and strong tonic herbal tradition of their own, and tonic herbs are an important feature in the health programs of tens of millions of Japanese people. Most Japanese people are familiar with Agaricus and/or use it to help maintain their health.   Agaricus supports immune system functions. The active constituents of Agaricus have been identified as the polysaccharide-protein complexes called Beta-glucans. Beta-1,6-D-glucan and an almost identical chemical, Beta-1,3-D-glucan, can attach to the  “glucan receptor” on the surface of the immensely important immune cells known as macrophages. Agaricus mushroom is the richest known natural source of Beta-1,6-D-glucan and Beta-1,3-D-glucan.*   Agaricus is consumed in Asia as a tonic herbal extract dietary supplement. Agaricus is a gentle tonic herb that has no side effects.*   It may be consumed daily to maintain its powerful tonic effect on the immune system.*   Traditional Function: Qi tonic    Concentration: 8:1   Specifications: 100 Capsules 500 mg each   Ingredients: Agaricus mushroom (freshly dried fruiting body)   Other Ingredients: Vegetarian capsules**, rice powder.   Usage: Take 3 capsules, 2 times per day or as directed by a healthcare professional   Remember Ron Teeguarden’s “First Rule of Tonic Herbalism,” summed up in a single word – Compliance. If you don’t take the herbs, they won’t work.”   **Pullulan caps 100% natural, water-soluble polysaccharide produced through a fermentation process; vegetable origin; non-GMO; no starch, preservatives or chemical modifications; gluten free.