Micotherapy in cats and dogs. What is micotherapy?
Micotherapy is the use of medicinal mushrooms in the prevention and treatment of many pathologies, they possess very powerful therapeutic effects thanks to the content of substances with pharmacological activity such as beta-glucans;
Micotherapy in cats and dogs
they are composed of proteins, essential amino acids, carbohydrates, dietary fibers, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, vitamin C, B1, B2, B12, beta-carotene. Due to their composition, they are defined BRM = Biological Response Modifiers
The therapeutic effects of the mushrooms
- Immunomodulatory
- Antioxidants
- Antiallergic
- Antitumor
- Hepatoprotective
- Antidiabetic
- How the mushrooms appear
- Powder (must be dissolved in water)
Tablets (Tablets are always made from 100% whole mushroom powder)
Capsules (capsules containing the dose of the mushroom according to the manufacturers)
Mushroom extracts in hot or cold water
Mushroom extracts in solvents such as ethanol, methanol
Micotherapy in cats and dogs
MAJOR MEDICINAL MUSHROOMS
ABM (AGARICUS BLAZEI MURRILL)
It contains beta-glucans in a very high percentage higher than that contained in Aloe, it stimulates and regulates the immune system
Indications
- Autoimmune diseases
- Diabetes
- Hepatopathies
- Cancer of the pancreas, of the lungs, of the breast (not hormone-dependent)
- Splenomegaly (spleen enlargement)
- Stomach ulcers
- Hypertension
- Leukemia and lymphomas
CORDYCEPS
- Chronic glomerulonephritis
- Chronic kidney disease (CKD)
- Diabetes
- Arthrosis
- Asthma
- Hepatitis
- Chronic bronchitis
- Liver damage from chemotherapy
It has an effect similar to that of antibiotics, the cordycepin inhibits the growth of
Clostridium without altering the bacterial flora. In the kidneys it secures the glomeruli
CORIOLUS VERSICOLOR
Indications
- Viral diseases
- Breast cancer and prostate cancer hormone-dependent
- Lymphomas
- Fibrosarcoma in cats and dogs
Micotherapy in cats and dogs
REISHI (GANODERMA LUCIDUM)
I have used Reishi together with Cordyceps for its effects similar to an ACE inhibitor, they are two mushrooms which work very well in synergy together and strengthen the kidney and the heart
Besides Reishi has excellent anti-inflammatory and antihistaminic properties, useful for allergic cats and dogs with asthma or respiratory problems. It performs better its properties if taken along with vitamin C.
Indications
- Eczema
- Asthma
- Respiratory allergies
- Cardiovascular problems
- Diabetes
Reishi contraindications
Reishi must not be taken together with antihypertensive drugs, hypoglycemic agents; do not use it in cases where it is necessary to implement a immunosuppressive therapy because Reishi stimulates the immune system a lot.
AURICULARIA AURICULA JUDAE
This mushroom is suitable for the cardiovascular system and for mucous membranes, it is used together with other mushrooms such as Agaricus bM
Indications
- Mucosal inflammation
- Skin tumors
- Prostate and bowel tumors
- Sarcoma
- Thrombotic tendency
- Contraindications
- It must not be taken together with anticoagulant drugs
- Pregnancy
- It facilitates the intestinal functions, contains fiber (do not administer in case of diarrhea)
Micotherapy in cats and dogs
MAITAKE
- Recurrent cystitis
- Hepatitis
- Tumors
- Breast cancer
- Diabetes
POLYPORUS
is the mushroom of lymph and edemas, very useful in heart disease of cats and dogs, it stimulates diuresis, but spares potassium (potassium-sparing), reduces pressure and counteracts edemas. To be used in treatment cycles and for short periods in cats and dogs with chronic kidney disease especially in cats undergoing fluid therapy.
Indications
- Carcinoma
- Leukemia
- Lymphoma
SHIITAKE
- Arthrosis
- Dental plaque
- Viral diseases
- Neoplastic cachexia
- Tumors
- Leukemias and lymphomas
SOME MUSHROOMS MUST BE USED WITH CAUTION BECAUSE THEY STIMULATE THE IMMUNE SYSTEM A LOT
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