The ultimate guide to maximizing the healing properties of medicinal mushrooms and lichens--featuring over 300 detailed plant profiles for easy mushroom identification

Noted herbalist Robert Rogers introduces readers to more than 300 species of medicinal mushrooms and lichens found in North America. These fungi have the capacity to heal both the body and--through the process of myco-remediation--the planet itself. Throughout the book, he documents their success in optimizing the immune system and treating a wide range of acute and chronic diseases, including cardiovascular, respiratory, and liver problems, blood sugar disorders, cancer, and obesity.

The Fungal Pharmacy also outlines the medicinal traits and unique properties of each mushroom or lichen, including:

- active chemical components
- preparation methods for extracts, essences, essential oils, and more
- historical and modern-day usage
- cultural, religious, and literary significance, with fun facts on etymology and history
- plus, 200 full-color photos and thorough descriptions for easy identification

The ultimate guide to identifying and healing with medicinal North American fungi, The Fungal Pharmacy is a valuable resource for mycologists, mushroom hunters, wild-crafters, and anyone interested in natural health care.

Formato	Tapa suave
Número de Páginas	608
Lenguaje	Inglés
Editorial	North Atlantic Books
Fecha de Publicación	2011-11-15
Dimensiones	10.39" x 7.81" x 1.23" pulgadas
Letra Grande	No
Con Ilustraciones	Si
Temas	Salud y Condición Física

Robert Dale Rogers has been an herbalist for over forty years. He has a Bachelor of Science from the University of Alberta, where he is an assistant clinical professor in family medicine. He taught plant medicine, including herbology and flower essences, at MacEwan University for ten years, and presently in the Earth Spirit Medicine Program at the Northern Star College in Edmonton. Robert has been the chair of several agricultural health committees, in addition to being on the editorial boards of the International Journal of Medicinal Mushrooms and Discovery Phytomedicine. He also cohosts The Alberta Herb Gathering (www.herbgatheringalberta.com), held every other year, and lives on on Millcreek Ravine in Edmonton with his wife, Laurie Szott-Rogers.