With tens of thousands of types of mushrooms around the world, it's easy to get confused about where to start your medicinal mushroom journey. At Qi Traditions, we've super-simplified your search with Health Canada's monograph that lists the top 14 types of medicinal mushrooms in the world.

1. Qi Traditions
presents
THE MONOGRAPH
OF MEDICINAL
MUSHROOMS, PART 1
by Health Canada
Source of fungal polysaccharides with
immunomodulating properties.
Not to exceed 3.6 g of dried extract per day.
Artist's conk
(Ganoderma applanatum)
Source of fungal polysaccharides with
immunomodulating properties.
Not to exceed 3.6 g of dried extract per day.
Chaga
(Inonotus obliquus)
Source of fungal polysaccharides with
immunomodulating properties. Tonifies and
replenishes the lungs and kidneys, and replenishes Qi.
Not to exceed 3 g of dried extract per day.
Cultured Chinese Caterpillar
(Paecilomyces hepialiali)
Source of fungal polysaccharides with
immunomodulating properties. Help tonify and
replenish the lungs and kidneys, and resolve phlegm.
Not to exceed 3 g of dried extract per day.
Cordyceps
(Ophiocordyceps sinensis)
Source of fungal polysaccharides with
immunomodulating properties, Source of antioxidants.
Not to exceed 9 g of dried cultured per day.
Himematsutake
(Agaricus blazei)
Source of fungal polysaccharides with
immunomodulating properties.
Not to exceed 3.6 g of dried extract per day.
Jelly ear
(Auricularia auricula- judae)
Source of fungal polysaccharides with
immunomodulating properties. Source of antioxidants.
Not to exceed 2.8 g of dried extract per day.
Lion's Mane
(Hericium erinaceus)

2. THE MONOGRAPH
OF MEDICINAL
MUSHROOMS, PART 2
by Health Canada
Source of fungal polysaccharides with
immunomodulating properties, Used in Herbal
Medicine to support the immune system.
Not to exceed 7 g of dried extract per day.
Maitake
(Grifola frondosa)
Source of fungal polysaccharides with
immunomodulating properties, For symptoms such as
palpitations, headache, dizziness, thick tongue coating
Not to exceed 3.6 g of dried extract per day.
Poria
(Wolfiporia extensa)
Source of fungal polysaccharides with
immunomodulating properties, Nourishes the Heart
and strengthen Qi. Treats insomnia, forgetfulness,
fatigue, listlessness and poor appetite,
Not to exceed 6 g of dried extract per day.
Reishi
(Ganoderma lucidum)
Source of fungal polysaccharides with
immunomodulating properties. Used in Herbal
Medicine to support the immune system.
Not to exceed 6 g of dried extract per day.
Shiitake
(Lentinula edodes)
Source of fungal polysaccharides with
immunomodulating properties
Not to exceed 3.6 of dried extract per day.
Split Gill fungus
(Schizophyllum commune)
Source of polysaccharides with immunomodulating
properties. Fortifies the spleen.
Not to exceed 3.6 g of dried extract per day.
Turkey Tail
(Trametes versicolor)
Source of fungal polysaccharides with
immunomodulating properties. Nourishes the
stomach yin, moistens the lungs and generates fluids
and for yin deficiency with ascendant yang
Not to exceed 3.6 g of dried extract per day.
White Mushroom
(Tremella fuciformis)
Qi Traditions
presents