Research Documentation

• Benefits of Marshmallow Root

• 10 Proven Benefits of Cinnamon

• Antioxidant Activity Study (PubMed)

• Herbs and Aging (NCBI)

• Holy Basil Health Benefits

• Turmeric Health Benefits – Cleveland Clinic

• 12 Proven Ashwagandha Benefits

• Chronic Stress and Fatigue Study (PubMed)

• Benefits of Rosehip Tea

• 7 Health Benefits of Nettle Tea

Ashwagandha's Effect on Resistance to Fatigue and Stress
Clinical trial exploring the impact of Ashwagandha on chronically stressed humans.

Ashwagandha's Impact on Mental Stamina
A study exploring the impact of Ashwagandha on cognitive and psychomotor performance.

Ashwagandha's Role in Supporting Healthy Joints
A paper reviewing the properties that Ashwagandha has for improving joint pain and stiffness.

Ashwagandha and a Healthy Response to Stress
A study exploring the impact of Ashwagandha on stress and inflammation in the body.

Anti-inflammatory Properties of Turmeric
A scientific study on turmeric, its chemical composition and how it impacts inflammation in the human body.

1. Nerve Growth Factor-Inducing Activity of Hericium Erinaceus in 1321N1 Human Astrocytoma Cells. Biological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin 31 (9).

2. Effects of Amycenone on Serum Levels of Tumor Necrosis Factor-α, Interleukin-10, and Depression-Like Behavior in Mice. Pharmacology Biochemistry and Behavior 136: 7-12.

3. Erinacine A-Enriched Hericium Erinaceus Mycelium Produces Antidepressant-Like Effects. International Journal of Molecular Sciences 19.

4. Immunomodulatory Effects of Hericium Erinaceus Derived Polysaccharides Are Mediated by Intestinal Immunology. Food & Function 8.

5. Immunomodulatory Activities of a Fungal Protein Extracted from Hericium Erinaceus Through Regulating the Gut Microbiota. Frontiers in Immunology 8.

6. Effects of Beta Glucans on the Immune System (PubMed)

7. Lion’s Mane helps the brain stay resilient to environmental toxins.

• Lai, Puei-Lene, et al. 2013. "Neurotrophic Properties of the Lion's Mane Medicinal Mushroom, Hericium Erinaceus (Higher Basidiomycetes) from Malaysia." International Journal of Medicinal Mushrooms 15 (6): 539-554.

• Mori, K. et al. (2011) "Effects of Hericium erinaceus on amyloid β(25-35) peptide-induced learning and memory deficits in mice." Biomedical Research, 32(1), pp. 67-72.

1. Characterization of Vitamin B12 Compounds in the Fruiting Bodies of Shiitake Mushroom. Mycoscience 55.

2. The Pharmacological Potential of Mushrooms. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine.

3. Recent Progress of Research on Medicinal Mushrooms in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine.

4. Consuming Shiitake Mushrooms Daily Improves Human Immunity. Journal of the American College of Nutrition.

5. Immune Enhancing Effects from Shiitake (NCBI)

6. Solar Dried Shiitake Boosts Vitamin D2

7. Shiitake improves muscle strength and endurance in lab

1. Spore Powder of Ganoderma Lucidum Improves Cancer-Related Fatigue in Breast Cancer Patients. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2012.

2. A Randomized, Double-Blind and Placebo-Controlled Study of Ganoderma Lucidum Polysaccharide Extract in Neurasthenia. Journal of Medicinal Food.

3. Neuroprotective Effects of Ganoderma Lucidum Polysaccharides Against Oxidative Stress-Induced Neuronal Apoptosis. Neural Regeneration Research.

4. Cellular and Molecular Mechanisms of Immuno-Modulation by Ganoderma Lucidum. Journal of Pharmacological Sciences.

5. Ganoderma Lucidum Possesses Potential Anticancer Activity (NCBI)

6. Natural Killer Cells: In Health and Disease. Hematology/Oncology and Stem Cell Therapy.

7. Reishi as an Anti-Cancer Agent (NCBI)

1. Immunomodulatory Activity of the Water Extract from Medicinal Mushroom Inonotus Obliquus. Mycobiology 3.

2. Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center on Benefits of Chaga

1. Immune Effects Study 1 (PubMed)

2. Immune Effects Study 2 (PubMed)

3. Turkey Tail and Immune Function Trial

1. Cordyceps as an Herbal Drug (NCBI)

2. Anti-inflammatory Properties of Cordyceps (NCBI)

3. Cordyceps Physical Performance Study

• Aung, Steven Kh. 2005. "The Clinical Use of Mushrooms from a Traditional Chinese Medical Perspective." International Journal of Medicinal Mushrooms.

• D, Akramiene, et al. 2007. "Effects of Beta-glucans on the Immune System." Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) 43 (8).

• Hong, Heeok, et al. 2014. "β-Glucan Reduces Exercise-Induced Stress Through Downregulation of c-Fos and c-Jun Expression." Molecular Medicine Reports 9 (5).

• Sabaratnam, Vikineswary, et al. 2013. "Neuronal Health – Can Culinary and Medicinal Mushrooms Help?" Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine 3 (1).

• Maitake. 2020. Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

• Vaclav Vetvicka, Jana Vetvickova. 2014. "Immune-Enhancing Effects of Maitake and Shiitake Extracts."

• Zhao, Hong, et al. 2012. "Spore Powder of Ganoderma Lucidum Improves Cancer-Related Fatigue." Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2012.

• Tang, Wenbo, et al. 2005. "A Randomized, Double-Blind and Placebo-Controlled Study of Ganoderma Lucidum Polysaccharide Extract in Neurasthenia." Journal of Medicinal Food 8 (1).

• Fungal Imbalance warning detected for Crohn's Disease . MDPI