The Inflammaton-Fighting Power of Mushroom Tea

Mushrooms and Inflammation

Discover which mushrooms work best, how to steep them, recipes to try, and where to buy high-quality mushroom teas.

Why Mushroom Teas Are Nature’s Inflammation Fighters

Mushrooms like Chaga, Reishi, Turkey Tail, and Lion’s Mane contain natural compounds that help regulate your body’s immune response and reduce inflammation. Rich in beta-glucans, triterpenoids, and antioxidants, these mushrooms can support relief from chronic inflammation, joint pain, and oxidative stress.

Top Mushrooms for Inflammation

Mushroom	Key Benefits	Notes
Chaga	Powerful antioxidant; liver & skin support	Earthy flavor
Reishi	Calming, immune-modulating	Bitter; best blended
Turkey Tail	Gut & immune support	Mild taste, rich in polysaccharides
Lion’s Mane	Brain & nerve inflammation relief	Mild, nutty flavor
Cordyceps	Lung & muscle support	Slightly earthy and energizing

Easy Mushroom Tea Recipes

1. Spiced Chaga Wellness Brew
   Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp Chaga chunks or 1 tsp powder
• 2 cups filtered water
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp raw honey (optional)

Instructions:
Simmer Chaga in water for 20 minutes. Add cinnamon in the last 5 minutes. Strain and sweeten with honey.

2. Citrus Reishi Calm Tea
   Ingredients:

• 1 tsp Reishi mushroom powder or 1 tea bag
• 1 orange peel slice
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp agave or honey

Instructions:
Steep Reishi and orange peel in hot water for 10 minutes. Add lemon juice and sweetener to taste.

3. Lion’s Mane Brain Booster Blend
   Ingredients:

• 1 tsp Lion’s Mane powder
• ½ tsp turmeric
• Dash of black pepper
• 1 cup plant milk (oat or almond)
• 1 tsp maple syrup

Instructions:
Warm milk in a saucepan, stir in Lion’s Mane, turmeric, and pepper. Simmer gently for 5 minutes. Sweeten and serve warm.

Where to Buy Quality Mushroom Teas

• Reishi Tea, organic
• Blend, Reishi-Turkey Tail-Chaga Tea
• Chaga power tea
• Green Tea with Lions mane Reishi Cordyceps Chaga 

PubMed Articles

Here are some PubMed articles about mushrooms and their anti-inflammatory benefits

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26559695 – Lion’s Mane anti‑inflammatory effectsHere are some articles on PubMed about Mushrooms and Inflammation.

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29146352 – Anti-inflammatory properties of edible mushrooms: A review

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19651243 – Suppression of inflammatory response by G. lucidum triterpenes

NOTE: I am not a physician so check with your physician for interactions with current meds. – shirley

Key Takeaways

Mushroom teas offer a gentle but powerful way to reduce chronic inflammation, support your immune system, and add functional nutrition to your daily ritual.

Chaga and Reishi stand out for their potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, while blends that include Lion’s Mane or Turkey Tail bring added gut and brain health benefits.

Whether steeping loose tea or enjoying a flavored blend, consistency is key—sip regularly, rotate mushrooms, and always source high-quality, organic products.

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