Christopher Hobbs's Medicinal Mushrooms: The Essential Guide

Mushrooms have been used as medicine for thousands of years and their value in boosting immunity, improving memory, and even fighting cancer is being recognized and documented in scientific research. Christopher Hobbs, a mycologist and herbalist at the forefront of contemporary research, profiles the most powerful medicinal mushrooms and explains the nutritional and medicinal compounds in each one. Detailed instructions cover how to select, store, and prepare each variety for use. Whether readers are growing or foraging their own mushrooms, or sourcing them from a local provider, this essential handbook will guide them in making health-boosting medicine.



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  Herbalist and mushroom expert Christopher Hobbs introduces the mushroom varieties most widely used for medicinal purposes, exploring their powerful health benefits, the science behind their effectiveness, and how to make mushroom medicine at home. Christopher Hobbs, PhD, LAc, is the author of Christopher Hobbs's Medicinal Mushrooms: The Essential Guide. He is an internationally renowned mycologist, herbal clinician, licensed acupuncturist, botanist, and research scientist with over 40 years of experience in herbal medicine. The author of more than 20 books, he lectures on herbal medicine worldwide. Hobbs has taught at universities and medical schools such as Stanford Medical School, Yale Medical School, Bastyr University, UC Berkeley, and the National School of Naturopathic Medicine. He lives in the Sierra foothills of California.  Preface

1 Mushrooms for Health and Healing

2 Making Mushroom Medicine

3 Top Medicinal Fungi

4 Visionary Mushrooms

5 Fungi in the Wild and at Home

Gratitude

Endnotes

References

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Index Rich in healing compounds, mushrooms have been used medicinally for thousands of years. Christopher Hobbs, an internationally renowned mycologist and herbalist, introduces you to the therapeutic power of 20 different mushrooms. Learn the health benefits of each, how to choose supplements, how to make medicine from grown or foraged mushrooms, and how to determine safe and effective dosages. "Nothing less than a masterpiece. This is the authoritative resource on medicinal mushrooms for anyone seeking to enhance their physical and mental health." - James Lake, MD, University of Arizona College of Medicine Department of Psychiatry clinical assistant professor and author of The Integrative Mental Health Solution



"Many books claim to be 'essential,' but Christopher Hobbs's Medicinal Mushrooms: The Essential Guide actually is. For those of us fascinated by fungi, this book is a glorious feast of full-color photos, detailed but understandable information on medicinal, edible, and visionary mushrooms, recipes, an introduction to basic mycology, and even cultivation tips. This book is best in class, hands down." - David Winston, RH (AHG), DSc (hc)



"What a timely, beautifully illustrated publication, brimming over with well-researched and documented sources and reflecting Chris Hobbs's lifelong fascination with and love for mushrooms. It's great to have all the information on how to use the medicinal power of mushrooms to treat yourself so appealingly presented. An awesome contribution that empowers those old and new to mushroom magic to unleash its healing potential." - Daniel Winkler, author, ethnomycologist, and founder of MushRoaming Adventures



"An absolutely incredible book! Brilliantly written, amply illustrated with gorgeous photos, and overflowing with practical information, scientific studies, and earth wisdom.  I couldn't put this book down! The author, a seasoned mycologist, weaves together ancient knowledge with modern scientific research and covers every aspect of mushroom lore, from medicinal and edible uses to home preparati