Medicinal mushrooms have been known in traditional medicine for centuries and are increasingly being used to treat our four-legged friends - that's why they have also aroused our interest and we are enthusiastic about using them in some of our products. Their valuable ingredients offer numerous health benefits for animals. The specific effects and uses of the medicinal mushrooms that we use in our products - Hericium, Reishi, Maitake and Shiitake - are explained below.
Hericium (Hericium vulgaris)
Effect:
- Strengthens the immune system through polysaccharides that increase the activity of macrophages and natural killer cells
- Supports liver function and has an anti-inflammatory effect thanks to triterpenes
- Promotes nervous system health through hericenone and erinacine, which stimulate the secretion of nerve growth factor
- Improves digestion and helps with stomach and intestinal problems
- Accelerates muscle recovery after training or injury
Application areas:
- Digestive problems and colic in horses
- calming nervous animals
- Support for allergies and skin problems
Products containing Hericium:
- gastroAKUT to support acute digestive problems in high doses
- gastroBALANCE to support digestion in low doses
- allergyCARE to support the immune system and allergies
-
stressAWAY for calming and better regeneration
Maitake (rattle mushroom)
Effect:
- Stimulates the immune system and promotes the production of white blood cells
- Regulates blood sugar levels and supports insulin sensitivity
- Helps burn fat and supports weight management
Application areas:
- Support of the immune system
- weight management and metabolic regulation
- supplement to diabetes management
- for EMS, laminitis and other metabolic problems
Products with Maitake:
- schubAKUT (available soon) for acute inflammatory attacks
shiitake
Effect:
- Contains lentinan, which strengthens the immune system and has antiviral properties
- Promotes heart health by lowering cholesterol levels
- Has strong anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects
Application areas:
- support of the cardiovascular system
- Strengthening the immune system and protection against viral infections
- anti-inflammatory and general health promotion
- Laminitis, pain attacks, inflammation attacks
Products with shiitake:
- schubAKUT (available soon) for inflammation
- gastroAKUT for acute inflammations
- arthroFIT for joint inflammation and pain
Agaricus (almond mushroom)
Effect:
- Strengthens the immune system through polysaccharides
- Has anti-cancer properties
- Promotes liver health
- Has an antioxidant effect
Application areas:
- promoting liver function
- General strengthening of the immune system
- allergies and lung problems
- skin problems such as eczema and itching
Products with Agaricus:
- allergyCARE to strengthen the immune system and support allergies
Reishi (glossy lacquer polypore)
Effect:
- Strengthens the immune system and protects against diseases and infections
- Relieves inflammation and pain, especially in the musculoskeletal system
- Promotes respiratory health and can help with gastrointestinal problems
- Reduces stress and supports mental and physical harmonization
Application areas:
- pain and inflammation management
- support for respiratory diseases
- stress reduction and general health promotion
Products with Reishi:
Since Reishi is the king of all medicinal mushrooms according to studies, many years of experience and mycotherapists and supports the effects of the other mushrooms as well as having a lot to offer itself, we have mixed it into all our medicinal mushroom products.
application instructions
The medicinal mushrooms mentioned are mixed into the feed of horses and dogs in the form of powders or extracts. It is important to pay attention to the correct dosage and not to try to use them on your own.
By combining the unique properties of these medicinal mushrooms, you can offer your loved ones holistic and natural support for their health and well-being.