Herbalism Uncensored Medicinal Mushrooms: From Trends to Traditions (Lion’s Mane, Psilocybin, Reishi & More)
Oct 26, 2025
01:03:28
Welcome to this week’s episode of Herbalism Uncensored! Join Alicia and Lila as they delve into the mesmerizing world of mushrooms, exploring their connectivity to nature, their spiritual and clinical uses, and the current trends and sourcing issues. They share personal stories and clinical insights on a variety of mushrooms including the magical psilocybin, brain-boosting lion’s mane, master diuretic poria, immune-supporting reishi, resilient shiitake, and the remarkable turkey tail. Discover how cultural practices like Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine utilize these fungi and what the modern research and trends mean for today's herbalists and consumers. Whether you're a seasoned mycophile or a newcomer, this episode is packed with valuable knowledge and intimate stories from the world of fungi. Stay tuned for upcoming discussions on coffee substitutes and modern medical experiences!
02:01 Functional Mushrooms in Clinical Practice
03:10 Ayurveda vs. Chinese Medicine on Mushrooms
04:44 Sourcing and Quality Issues
08:19 Beta Glucans and Their Benefits
20:04 The Magic of Psilocybin Mushrooms
34:18 Neuroplasticity and Brain Rewiring
35:01 Mushrooms: Low Risk and High Reward
36:54 Lion's Mane: A Cognitive Powerhouse
46:14 Poria: The Master of Water
49:54 Reishi: The Spirit Calmer
54:22 Shiitake: Food or Medicine?
57:26 Turkey Tail: Immune Modulator
01:00:28 Concluding Thoughts and Future Topics
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00:00 Introduction to the Mushroom Craze
02:01 Functional Mushrooms in Clinical Practice
03:10 Ayurveda vs. Chinese Medicine on Mushrooms
04:44 Sourcing and Quality Issues
08:19 Beta Glucans and Their Benefits
20:04 The Magic of Psilocybin Mushrooms
34:18 Neuroplasticity and Brain Rewiring
35:01 Mushrooms: Low Risk and High Reward
36:54 Lion's Mane: A Cognitive Powerhouse
46:14 Poria: The Master of Water
49:54 Reishi: The Spirit Calmer
54:22 Shiitake: Food or Medicine?
57:26 Turkey Tail: Immune Modulator
01:00:28 Concluding Thoughts and Future Topics