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Ubiquitous Turkey Tail Mushroom vs. Cancer

By on Wednesday, June 22nd, 2011 | No Comments

Trametes versicolor may well be the most common mushroom in the world. It grows on dead wood from the rain forest to the taiga.

When one considers Trametes competing against so many different fungi and bacteria in such diverse environments, its obvious that it must have a powerful immune system, with the potential for powerful medicinal compounds.

In traditional Chinese medicine, Trametes versicolor extract is used to treat liver cancer and some types of jaundice. [160] In modern medicine, the best known and most researched medicinal extract of Turkey Tail Mushroom is called PSK. It is used in Asia as an anti-cancer drug under the brand name Krestin. [188]

In the 1990′s, two Japanese studies including 486 patients reported increased survival when PSK was used as an adjunct to chemotherapy for gastric cancer. [161, 162, 163] Other studies have shown that PSK reduces metastasis and cancer recurrence. [161, 162, 164]

Two polysaccharides from Trametes known as CVP and SPCV have shown an inhibitory effect on leukemia. CVP was reported to reduce leukemia cell proliferation with no harm to healthy lymphocytes. [165, 166, 167, 168]

It appears that Trametes extract helps combat cancer in two ways:

1) Through directly inhibiting cancer cell proliferation.

2) Through stimulating Natural Killer (NK) cells in humans. [169, 170, 171] NK cells are a vital part of the human immune system’s cancer fighting arsenal.

PSK is used in Asia to treat cervical cancer in conjunction with standard radiation therapy, through which it has been shown to increase survival rate. [134] In a 2001 U.S. study at the New York Medical College, it was also shown to decrease tumor growth in hormone responsive prostate cancer. [172]

PSK has also been tested with promising results against colon, lung and breast cancer. [25, 173] It appears to have no effect on Sarcoma 180. [174]

PSK has also been proven as a potent antibiotic, in particular against strains of Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Candida albicans, Cryptococcus neoformans, Escherichia coli and Listeria monocytogenes. [175, 176, 177, 178, 179]

Petri dish trials of a different compound (PSP) isolated from Trametes versicolor has even been shown to inhibit replication [180] and infection [181] of HIV. It has not yet been tested on live subjects.

A 1995 study on PSK reported a normalization of immune function in cases of chronic rheumatoid arthritis. [182]

Paul Stamets, in his book Growing Gourmet and Medicinal Mushrooms, says he’s aware of several individuals with Hepatitis C reporting symptom relief on a regimen of medicinal mushroom tea. In particular, he mentions a man with a swollen spleen and liver. Every day, he would drink a tea made from Ganoderma lucidum (Reishi) and Trametes versicolor (Turkey Tail Mushroom). The swelling disappeared after two weeks. His liver enzymes normalized as HVC was reduced from 1.3 million to 140,000. [183]

Trametes versicolor is also a rich source of antioxidants and has been reported to help the spleen recover from radiation therapy induced injury. [189]

Finally, in the book Mycelium Running, Paul Stamets lists two additional areas of promising research on Trametes versicolor: Kidney health and uterine cancer. [134]

Note: The statements on this page have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This article is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Always consult a licensed medical practitioner before using any herb (or mushroom) for medicinal purposes.

Credit to Paul Stamets for research and source material.

Dr. Markho Rafael currently focuses on researching and writing about medicinal fungi in partnership with Cordyceps Reishi Extracts, LLC, an NC business offering Trametes extract and other medicinal fungi. For article references, please go to Trametes versicolor extract and click on any number indicating a reference.

Do You Have A Yeast Infection? Check Out These Surprising Symptoms

By on Wednesday, November 17th, 2010 | No Comments

The term ‘a yeast infection’ is rather misleading because it suggests the body has been infected with an organism, an invader if you will. In fact, the yeast is generally present in the body, and especially the gut, but the numbers are in balance with other micro-organisms. When the balance is upset, then the yeast can grow out of proportion and this is what we refer to as a yeast infection.

How Can We Tell If We Have A Yeast Infection? Well, these Symptoms Are A Clue.

I think many people understand that itching or burning around the vulva or penis, and anus can be a symptom of a yeast infection, or thrush, along with vaginal odour or discharge. However, there are a range of symptoms and more chronic conditions which doctors now suspect are linked to a yeast infection. Here are some examples…

Hand Pain, Hip and Knee Pain, Headaches or constant Migraines, Constipation, Unexplainable Lack of Energy, Acne or Rosacea, Respiratory Infections, Constant Tiredness or Fatigue, Irritability, Joint Pain or Swelling, PMS, Digestive Pain, Muscle Aches, Short Attention Span, Leaky Gut Syndrome, Arthritis, Painful Urination, Painful Sex, Sexual Dysfunction or Impotence, Depression or Mood Swings, Chronic Rashes, Recurrent infection such as athletes foot, Yeast Infections in Your Toe or Fingernails, Unexplainable Feeling of “Not being yourself”, Bloating or IBS, Hypoglycemia, Menstrual Pain, Jumpy Legs, Blurred Vision Or Brain Fog, Bad breath, Craving yeasted bread, Skin Lesions, Shortness of Breath, Food Allergies, Learning and Memory Problems, Increased Craving For Simple Carbohydrates i.e sugar, Eczema,

If you suffer from any of these symptoms, then it could be advisable to check if you have a yeast infection.

Doctors can have problems distinguishing a yeast infection, or an overgrowth, from the expected levels of yeast which are normally present in our bodies. A sensible precaution could be to seek out a natural remedy to tackle any yeast infection.

1. You can avoid the side effects often associated with drugs

3. One of the common causes of a yeast infection is the use of broad spectrum antibiotics, which kill bacteria in our bodies indescriminately, good or bad. When the normal gut bacteria are reduced to the point where they can no longer compete with the yeast population, then the yeast can grow unchecked. This is a natural physiological response to a man-made intervention and a natural remedy would seem to be a sensible solution.

3. A one hit treatment may not be able to deal with a deep rooted chronic yeast infection. A drug purge to solve the yeast, may only provide a temporary solution and a natural longer term solution may be needed.

What Are The Risks Of Not Resolving A Yeast Infection?

Aside from any unpleasant effects such as itching, some sources now believe that a chronic yeast infection is an underlying cause of some cancers, and allegedly, it is common knowledge among nurses that many cancer patients present with symptoms of a yeast infection.

Whilst it may be difficult in many cases to positively diagnose a yeast infection, given the risks in allowing a yeast infection to continue uncontrolled, together with the range of debilitating conditions which could potentially be improved, seeking out a natural remedy could be a sensible, and safe approach.

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    Common Coriolus Mushroom vs. Cancer

    By on Thursday, August 27th, 2009 | No Comments
    by Dr. Markho Rafael

    Coriolus versicolor may well be the most common mushroom in the world. It grows on dead wood from the rain forest to the taiga.

    When one considers Coriolus competing against so many different fungi and bacteria in such diverse environments, its obvious that it must have a powerful immune system, with the potential for powerful medicinal compounds.

    In Oriental medicine, Coriolus extract is used as a remedy for liver cancer and jaundice. [160] To modern medicine, the best researched medicinal compound from Coriolus is known as PSK. Under the brand name Krestin, PSK is used in Asia as a cancer drug. [188]

    In the 1990′s, two Japanese studies including 486 patients reported increased survival when PSK was used as an adjunct to chemotherapy for gastric cancer. [161, 162, 163] Other studies have shown that PSK reduces metastasis and cancer recurrence. [161, 162, 164]

    Two polysaccharides from Coriolus known as CVP and SPCV have shown an inhibitory effect on leukemia. CVP was reported to reduce leukemia cell proliferation with no harm to healthy lymphocytes. [165, 166, 167, 168]

    The compounds of Coriolus versicolor extract appear to work in two ways to combat cancer:

    1) By a direct inhibitory effect on the proliferation of cancer cells.

    2) By stimulating the activity of NK (Natural Killer) cells in the patient. [169, 170, 171] NK cells are an important part of the immune response to fight cancer.

    PSK is used in Asia to treat cervical cancer in conjunction with standard radiation therapy, through which it has been shown to increase survival rate. [134] In a 2001 U.S. study at the New York Medical College, it was also shown to decrease tumor growth in hormone responsive prostate cancer. [172]

    PSK has also been tested with promising results against colon, lung and breast cancer. [25, 173] It appears to have no effect on Sarcoma 180. [174]

    PSK is also a powerful antibiotic, specifically against Listeria monocytogenes, Candida albicans, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Escherichia coli, Cryptococcus neoformans and Staphylococcus aureus. [175, 176, 177, 178, 179]

    Petri dish trials of a different compound (PSP) isolated from Coriolus versicolor has even been shown to inhibit replication [180] and infection [181] of HIV. It has not yet been tested on live subjects.

    In 1995, a study on rheumatoid arthritis and PSK reported normalization of immune function. [182]

    Paul Stamets, in his book Growing Gourmet and Medicinal Mushrooms, says he’s aware of several individuals with Hepatitis C reporting symptom relief on a regimen of medicinal mushroom tea. In particular, he mentions a man with a swollen spleen and liver. Every day, he would drink a tea made from Ganoderma lucidum (Reishi) and Coriolus versicolor (Turkey Tail Mushroom). The swelling disappeared after two weeks. His liver enzymes normalized as HVC was reduced from 1.3 million to 140,000. [183]

    Coriolus versicolor extracts also contain many antioxidant compounds, [184, 185, 186, 187] and may assist the recovery of the spleen after radiation. [189]

    Finally, in the book Mycelium Running, Paul Stamets lists two additional areas of promising research on Coriolus versicolor: Kidney health and uterine cancer. [134]

    Note: The statements on this page have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This article is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Never use any medicinal mushroom or herb without prior approval by medical doctor.

    Credit: Thank you to Paul Stamets for source material.

    About the Author:
    Dr. Rafael currently focuses on researching and writing about medicinal mushrooms in cooperation with Cordyceps Reishi Extracts, LLC, an NC company offering Coriolus extract (Stamets’) and other medicinal mushrooms. For article references, please go to Coriolus versicolor extract and click on any number indicating a reference.

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