Agaricus

A medicinal mushroom valued for its immune-modulating, energizing, and stress-balancing effects.

BOTANICAL INFORMATION

• Scientific Name: Agaricus blazei Murill
• Family: Agaricaceae
• Native Regions: Brazil (notably São Paulo region), later cultivated in Japan and China

ACTIVE COMPOUNDS

• Beta-glucans (especially β-1,3 / β-1,6)
• Ergosterol (vitamin D precursor)
• Polysaccharides
• Lectins
• Antioxidant phenolic compounds

TRADITIONAL USES AND BENEFITS

• Traditional Uses:
  Used in Brazilian folk medicine and later in Japanese wellness practices for vitality and disease resistance
• Potential Benefits:
  • Strong immune system modulation (not just stimulation — intelligent regulation)
  • May reduce chronic inflammation
  • Supports metabolic health (blood sugar regulation)
  • Potential anti-tumor properties (studied in oncology support contexts)
  • Helps with fatigue and general vitality

PREPARATION & DOSAGE

• Methods of Use:
  • Tea (decoction)
  • Powder (capsules or mixed in drinks)
  • Extract (dual extract preferred for potency)
• Suggested Dosage:
  • 500–1500 mg/day (extract form)
  • Up to 3g/day for whole powder

ADDITIONAL NOTES

• Works best stacked with other mushrooms like Lion’s Mane or Reishi depending on goal