Mushroom Medicine and Traditional Healing Practices Mushroom medicine has been an integral part of traditional healing practices in various cultures around the world for centuries. These practices involve the use of mushrooms and fungal extracts for their medicinal properties, which are believed to promote health, treat ailments, and restore balance to the body.  Here's a look at some of the traditional healing practices involving mushroom medicine: 1. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM): Mushrooms have been used in TCM for thousands of years, where they are known as "medicinal fungi". Mushrooms such as reishi (Ganoderma lucidum), shiitake (Lentinula edodes), and maitake (Grifola frondosa) are valued for their therapeutic properties and are used to tonify Qi (vital energy), nourish the blood, strengthen the immune system, and promote longevity. These mushrooms are often incorporated into herbal formulations or consumed as teas, soups, or dietary supplements. 2. Ayurvedic