Updated and expanded second edition of the leading reference book on the clinical use of medicinal mushrooms.

Written by a biochemist and herbalist with over 20 years' experience of working with medicinal mushrooms, this book provides an in-depth resource for healthcare practitioners. It covers 20 of the most widely used species and contains sections on their use for cancer and other health conditions, as well as discussion of the different formats of mushroom supplement available .

'This really important book is a unique and excellent compilation.' Dr SP Wasser - Editor, International Journal of Medicinal Mushrooms

'This beautifully illustrated book is an invaluable resource on medicinal mushrooms.' Giovanni Maciocia - Author, Foundations of Chinese Medicine

'Easily the most accessible primer on the pharmacology, applications and Chinese medical uses of the top mycological medicinals.' Journal of Chinese Medicine