Medicinal Wild Mushroom Tea Elixir to Better Health

Medicinal Wild Mushrooms teas are a great way to add natural superfoods, herbs, and spices into your diet. As some may know I love my naturally home-brewed teas being recently introduced to wild mushrooms. Not the “magic hallucinogenic ” wild mushrooms but these are pretty close to magic in my books. A road to better health is always a priority and this Medicinal Wild Mushroom Tea Elixir aids in the relief of my Fibromyalgia and other chronic pain issues.

Common health benefits

Also grown wild these two mushrooms, Chaga and Reishi have amazing health benefits. They share many similar benefits and together can pack a punch. So what are they and what can they do you might ask?

Both the Reishi and Chaga have high anti-inflammatory properties and powerful antioxidants. It also includes relief of, neurological, and arthritis pain and symptoms.  Both are known for the prevention and treatment of cancer, as well as immune-boosting benefits to aid in cold/flu symptoms with antiviral properties.  They contain fatigue fighters that have energy-boosting qualities without caffeine. Although Reishi can help with Insomnia drinking in the evening is ok although drinking the Chaga in the later day as may cause insomnia.

Chaga Mushroom

Chaga mushrooms are known as “The Gift from God” and “Gift of Immortality” which are found on the sterile conk of a Birch tree. Birch can be found in the US, Canada, and many areas. These mushrooms must be harvested from live trees because once the tree is dead so is the fungus. Carefully removing burnt-like chunks while leaving 20%intact. Chaga is a fungus and will eventually kill the tree, Although a slightly damaged tree may live for many years. The time to harvest is in fall/winter once the tree is dormant and before the sap starts to run. Other benefits of Chaga are:

• Natural blood cleaner removes years of build-up.
• High in Melanin which can prevent sunburn.
• Anti-parasite capabilities
• Mental clarity
• Improves breathing
• Adrenal burnout
• Lower blood sugar and cholesterol levels

Chaga has a slight vanilla flavor. A very pleasing taste but can be disrupted if while brewing it is overheated to boiling point. Be careful to simmer at a low temp for the required time.

Reishi Mushroom

Reishi mushroom is known as the “Elixer of Life” or the  “King of Herb” Hence why Doctors and Naturopaths believe it to be great alternative medicine. They grow at the base and stumps of deciduous trees, but today are commonly cultivated on hardwood logs or sawdust/wood chips.

Best used for cancer treatments neutralizing cancer cells, it has many other benefits:

• Anti-aging
• Aids in Asthma and Bronchitis
• Heart and Liver disease.
• Insomnia
• Stomach issues such as ulcers.
• Diabetes

How to make Medicinal Wild Mushroom Tea:

In a plastic bag or between a towel, using a wooden mallet break pieces into approx 1/2″ cubes for easier steeping. Researching the proper amount of mushrooms per water was difficult so I decided to wing it. I like to make 2-liter batches at a time. The recommended amount to get the required benefits is 1-3 cups per day. So it lasts about 4-5 days. Once your batch is brewed you can save the mushrooms in the fridge to use for 1 or 2 more brews.

• 2 liters of spring water.
• One handful or 1 cup amount of Chaga and Reishi mushrooms. I love to add the two mushrooms together for a great-tasting tea with even more amazing benefits.
• Cinnamon Stick (optional)
• A chunk of fresh Ginger Root. (optional)
• Ginseng (optional)
• Taheebo Tea. (optional)
• tsp Cloves (optional)
• 1 1″ chunk of Turmeric sliced (optional)
• tsp of Wolfberries (goji) (optional)

I like adding the optional items for added taste, inflammation, and beneficial health properties.  Adding Coconut oil or MCT oil to your tea has added benefits and increases the bioavailability (absorption). This tea and more can help prevent colds/flu’s as well.

What is Taheebo Tea?

Taheebo is an inner bark sourced from South American Amazon forests. Taheebo is Caffeine-free and has many similar benefits as Reishi and Chaga such as Anti-Cancer, Antifungal to name a few.

Crockpot method:

 Add 2 liters of water with approx a handful of mushrooms to the Crockpot. On high simmer for 2 hours to be careful it doesn’t come to a boil and decrease temp to low for 3-4 more hours. You can definitely steep longer if desired as tea will only become darker as it steeps. Remove liquid by pouring it through a strainer. Most sediment stays on the bottom. Slower process but works great if you work and leave it on low. To make an even healthier Elixir I added 1 1″ slice of Ginger, a 1″ piece of Ginseng, and 3 Cinnamon sticks. This adds a bit more of an energy kick as well as more anti-inflammatory benefits.

Stove Top Method

Add 5 cups of spring water to a pot. Bring to a boil and turn the heat to simmer/low. Put about 1/4 cup of mushrooms. Cover lightly with a lid and let simmer for 4-5 hours. Steeps faster so you can scoop out a cup and drink after 1 hour usually.

You may also prefer to make up a morning batch using a Tea Mesh Ball.  Using as many of the above mentioned together to make a quick morning tea.

This morning tea above has Chaga bits, Reishi, Rosehips, Rooibos, and Taheebo. I also add fresh ginger slices. I steep this for 5 min+ and also add a tsp of instant coffee to get my coffee fix. I use stevia and cashew milk if I do need a change.

Additional Info:

Do Not Let Boil!!

I like this method the best. The process works faster. Good for daily batches.

Enjoy your cup of Medicinal Wild Mushroom Tea Elixir for Better Health. It will last in the refrigerator for up to 14 days.

In just a couple of days, I felt and looked better, less fatigued, and had more energy during the day as well as better sleep at night. ( drink no later than 6-7 at night).

For some added sweetness,  add a touch of stevia or maple syrup or even coconut palm sugar ( slightly added benefits from white sugar).

Where to purchase Chaga and Reishi mushrooms: I bought mine at a local health food store but you can also buy them in Capsules, oil, tea, or raw at Amazon.ca or Amazon.com.

Medicinal Mushroom blends are a great choice as well. Find them at Real Mushrooms Here.