Mushrooms have long been used in traditional eastern medicine; specifically, they have been used for the treatment of many serious diseases, even cancer. Shiitake, maitake, enokitake, cremini, reishi, Portobello, oyster (or pleurotus) are the ones that are richer in immune enhancing compounds and are therefore referred to as medicinal mushrooms. Health Benefits of Medicinal Mushrooms Boost the immune system Reduce cancer risk Increase chances of survival when used with cancer treatment Improve the functional state of red blood cells Reduce…