Contraindications:
May induce loose stool or facial flushing. If these conditions persist,
discontinue use of the formula.
Formula
Rationale:
Power Mushrooms is a combination of five mushrooms known to have immune
system regulating functions. Studies on Ganoderma (Ling Zhi) have shown
it to regulate immune functions and coronary and cerebral blood flow,
reduce blood lipid levels, protect the liver from toxic chemical damage,
and treat liver disease. Shiitake is used in Japan to treat tumors and
immune deficiency. Polyporus (Zhu Ling) is used in China as an anti-inflammatory
in kidney diseases and as a source of tumor-inhibiting polysaccharides.
Tremella (Bai Mu ER) contains tumor- and ulcer-inhibiting polysaccharides.
Poria (Fu Ling) is a digestive aid and mild sedative. Taken together,
the mushrooms in this formula act as an effective Qi tonic.
Clinical
Notes:
1. Many mushrooms
have immune-regulating properties that promote proper immune system
function. In Japan, ganoderma extracts are used to treat cancer, for
which stronger immune effects are required. The same extracts are used
to treat myasthenia gravis, where inappropriate immune attacks are made
against peripheral nerves.
2. Consider using
Power Mushrooms when there is inflammation after an injury.
3. The mushrooms
in Power Mushrooms do not generally cause problems in conditions attributed
to Candida, but their use should be monitored.
WellVet.com has
been using Power Mushrooms with great success for years. Mushrooms,
in general, have a flavor that is well accepted by all species. For
dogs, it can be simply given hidden in treats, such as soft cheeses.
For smaller animals, we commonly recommend that you grind the pills
up into powder (coffee bean grinders work well) and add to food.