The Reishi mushroom has been used in Eastern Asia for thousands of years for its many health benefits. There have been many studies in countries such as the United States, England, and Japan which have proven some of the wonderful benefits of the Reishi mushroom. Benefits include anti-inflammatory properties, lowers blood pressure and cholesterol, specific antioxidant properties which can prevent certain types of cancer, increases stamina and vitality. Since there has been much research with this mushroom and its benefits, it has become widely accepted in Western civilization as an alternative to some conventional remedies.
We have been foraging the Blue Ridge Mountains for over 30 years, happy to share the wonders of nature with family and friends. A close friend suggested there may be countless others, worldwide, who would also love to partake of the diverse wild goods this area has to offer. Grandfather Medicinals is the platform I developed to share this unique goodness. I am continually awed by the volume and quality of the people I have met in this undertaking. My time is best spent in the woods, so I keep processing, labeling, packaging, etc. to a minimum. I am happy to talk fungus and plants whether any products are purchased or not. I keep finding that the people who are involved or interested in these things are kind, good people. We all need more of that in our lives! Thank you for stopping in.