The ultimate guide to maximizing the healing properties of medicinal mushrooms and lichensfeaturing over 300 detailed plant profiles for easy mushroom identification   Noted herbalist Robert Rogers introduces readers to more than 300 species of medicinal mushrooms and lichens found in North AmericaThese fungi have the capacity to heal both the body andthrough the process of myco-remediationthe planet itself. Throughout the book, he documents their success in optimizing the immune system and treating a wide range of acute and chronic diseases, including cardiovascular, respiratory, and liver problems, blood sugar disorders, cancer, and obesity.   The Fungal Pharmacy also outlines the medicinal traits and unique properties of each mushroom or lichen, including: active chemical components  preparation methods for extracts, essences, essential oils, and more  historical and modern-day usage  cultural, religious, and literary significance, with fun facts on etymology and hi