Chaga mycelium is relatively easy to grow by using methods already practiced elsewhere in the mushroom industry. Its mycelium is initially an off-whitish color, deepening with age. Paul Stamets agechagacolor Change image and share on social
Maitake mushrooms are known in Japan as 'the dancing mushroom.' According to a Japanese legend, a group of Buddhist nuns and woodcutters met on a mountain trail, where they discovered a fruiting of maitake mushrooms emerging from the forest floor. Rejoicing at their discovery of this delicious mushroom, they danced to celebrate. Paul Stamets buddhistcelebratedance share on social
Fungi are the grand recyclers of the planet and the vanguard species in habitat restoration. Paul Stamets fungusgrandhabitat Change image and share on social
Agarikon contains antiviral molecules new to science. Researchers for pharmaceutical companies may have missed its potent antiviral properties. Our analyses show that the mycelial cultures of this mushroom are most active but that the fruitbodies, the natural form of the mushroom, are not. Paul Stamets activeagarikonanalyse share on social
Lion's mane may be our first 'smart' mushroom. It is a safe, edible fungus that appears to confer cognitive benefits on our aging population. Paul Stamets agingappearbenefit Change image and share on social
My team and I have discovered, over decades of study, that mushroom mycelium is a rich resource of new antimicrobial compounds, which work in concert, helping protecting the mushrooms - and us - from microbial pathogens. Paul Stamets antimicrobialcompoundconcert share on social
Enoki mushrooms, a tasty variety commonly sold in grocery stores, were one of the first mushrooms studied for preventing cancer. Paul Stamets cancercommonlyenoki Change image and share on social
While reishi mushrooms have historically been prepared as teas or infusions, other modern preparations include capsules, tinctures, and fractionated extracts of mushrooms, mycelium, and spores. Paul Stamets capsuleextractfractionate Change image and share on social
The virus-to-cancer connection is where medicinal mushrooms offer unique opportunities for medical research. Paul Stamets cancerconnectionmedical Change image and share on social
From dead plant matter to nematodes to bacteria, never underestimate the cleverness of mushrooms to find new food! Paul Stamets bacteriumclevernessdead Change image and share on social