A Whole Earth Harvest Grow Op

Tree and mushroom medicines have called out- to cultivate, produce and provide for those in need to strengthen, to prevent or heal from chronic and life threatening conditions. I wish to create something new in a way that I am passionate about and that is needed.  I have discovered that mushrooms and the “ Shiitake” mushroom especially may be of dear service for all of humanity. Shiitakes are little beauties of primordial origin.

Shiitakes have been cultivated in China since the Song Dynasty in 1100 AD when a woodcutter noticed them growing out of a log where he had chopped and thus began the process of growing them on a larger scale.  Did you know we are more closely related to fungi than any other kingdom; we share the same pathogens, like bacteria and viruses.  Mushrooms according to Dr. Mercola contain some of the most powerful medicines on the planet.  As a defense against bacterial invasions fungi have developed strong antibiotic capabilities to grow and multiply quickly. Penicillin, Streptomycin, and tetracycline all come from fungal extracts. Out of o ne hundred species that have been studied over the past twenty years, six stand out for their ability to substan tially boost our immune system.  Shiitakes are the mushroom we look at more closely here.

Shiitakes are primarily made up of long chain polysaccharides (complex sugars) that consist of both alpha and beta glucans. The most important of these glucans is the lentinan LEM, a compound found in mushrooms that is a protein bound polysaccharide made from the mycelia of the mushrooms.  When compared to a plant, mycelium is the root system and the mushroom is the flower.  Mycelium consists of the growing 'stem' cells of the fungus. It is interesting to note that the molecular structure of lentians forms a helix similar to our own DNA.    Lem has been found to inhibit HIV infections cultured in human T cells and found to substantially increase T Cell activity when given in low doses. Another lignin rich fraction from LEM called J1S18 has been found to possess 70x the Antiviral activity of Lem itself. This monosaccharide is what derives the main active ingredient in AHCC. Mushrooms make up approx: 47% complex carbohydrates and 33% protein.

Some twenty-years ago the Japanese began culturing shiitakes in a food based and freeze dried preparation that they trademarked AHCC (active hexose correlated compound)which is the most active ingredient of the shiitake and is  considered to be a highly beneficial and potent remedy for helping people to recover from a number of chronic and life threatening conditions including  viral infections, chronic inflammation and cancerous tumors. The use of AHCC has become an adjunct therapy for all cancer patients in Japan and has shown to greatly reduce the effects, and even eliminate the invading organisms with the use of this gem. Shiitake extracts have also been shown to support people for weight management, nutrient uptake and absorption as well as increase levels of Vitamin D when taken on a regular basis.  Available to order in the Dharani Dispensary.  The question is: Is there a method for growing shiitakes at home like this, to strengthen, prevent and heal ourselves from many of the new bacteria fungus and viruses emerging? Watch for more information to come.  It is my intention to create a comparable remedy that will be available with Dharani Healing Arts in the future.

References :

Dr. Hoba

Food Facts: What are shiitake mushrooms: drmercola.com

The Health Benefits of Mushroom Consumption: drmercola.com

BRI CLINIC: Medicinal Properties of Shiitake 

BRI CLINIC: Shiitake Mushroom Overview

Specific and Tonic Immune Herbs: Christoper Hobbs L. Ac, A.H G.

Hindawi: Journal of Immunology Research Effects of AHCC in Infections and Malignancies https://doi/.org/10.1155/2019/3758576

Healing with Whole Foods: Dr. Paul Pitchford