4 Benefits of Reishi: Dosage, Safety, & Preparation
Reishi is a traditional Chinese mushroom with adaptogenic properties that provides many benefits. The purported health benefits of reishi include control of blood glucose levels, …

Daniel is the founder of The Botanical Institute. He has a Master of Science in Herbal Medicine (with a focus on herbal formulation) from the Maryland University of Integrative Health.
His passion is in finding the intersection between traditional herbal usage and modern scientific research. It may seem shocking, but oftentimes ancient man has a better understanding of how herbal medicine works than modern-day researchers! His goal is to thread the needle between traditional knowledge and modern breakthroughs.
When Daniel is not reading and writing about herbal medicine, he enjoys spending time with his wife Rachel and three young daughters (Gwen, Vivian, and Franklyn). He lives on an organic herb farm where he has unlimited access to play & experiment with herbs.
Reishi is a traditional Chinese mushroom with adaptogenic properties that provides many benefits. The purported health benefits of reishi include control of blood glucose levels, …
Holy basil is an herb indigenous to India and has been used for centuries in Ayurvedic medicine. Also known as “tulsi”, this herb is known …
Goldenseal is a herb with many health benefits that has been used for thousands of years. In particular, this herb has been used for its …
Eleuthero is a herbal adaptogen that has been used for its various health benefits. This herb has been shown to increase mental and physical energy …
Mucuna is a plant that has been used for its various health benefits. This herb has been used for millennia in the traditional Ayurvedic Indian …
Devil’s club is a herb that has been used widely for its medicinal benefits by indigenous people living in Alaska and the Pacific Northwest. It’s …
Cynomorium is a parasitic herb with a long history of usage in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as impotence, premature ejaculation, and kidney-yang. …
Cordyceps is a type of fungus that grows on the larvae of moths. It was first utilized as a medicine in ancient China, where it …
Alterative herbs are a category of herbs that work to restore the proper function of the body. If you spend time learning about herbal medicine, …
The go-to list of our favorite books and other resources. If you are looking to learn more about the topic of herbal medicine, the following …