Mushrooms have been used for centuries in eastern medicine and only recently have we discovered the benefits through modern research. Some species are highly regarded as treatment for many diseases such as cancer, diabetes, Alzheimer's, high blood pressure, heart disease and many other ailments Only in recent years have mushrooms been studied in scientific detail. Some popular medicinal varieties include Red Reishi, Yellow Reishi, Lion’s Mane, Himematsutake, Turkey Tail, Chaga and many others have shown strong medicinal properties. Lots of them are edible too.