DISCLAIMER

This book contains reports of studies and anecdotal accounts concerning medicinal mushrooms. The information reported herein is derived from sources believed to be reliable. However, the authors do not warrant the adequacy or accuracy of these studies or accounts. The authors are not providing medical advice. Anyone with any of the medical conditions discussed herein should seek medical treatment and not attempt to self-cure with the use of medicinal mushrooms alone. Do not attempt to self-medicate for potentially serious medical conditions without medical supervision.

Medicinal mushrooms, like other herbal supplements, are not regulated by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). No statement contained herein has been evaluated by the FDA. The products mentioned herein are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. All herbal supplements have both benefits and risks. Information about long-term side effects and interactions is incomplete. The reader should not assume that because an adverse reaction or interaction is not mentioned in this book, the use of medicinal mushrooms is always safe. If you suspect you could be experiencing an adverse reaction from an herb or a combination of herbs and drugs, you should immediately consult with a health professional.

The authors, several mycologists, and several companies mentioned in the book transact business with each other, and have financial interests in some of the entities mentioned herein. The authors have accepted no promotional money in exchange for the endorsement of any product herein.

Copyright © 2002 by Georges M. Halpern, M.D., and Andrew H. Miller

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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Miller, Andrew

Medicinal mushroom: ancient remedies for modern ailments / [Andrew Miller, Gorges Halpern]

p. cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN 0-87131981-0 (alk. paper)

1. Mushrooms—Therapeutic use. I. Halpern, Gerges M. II. Title.

RM666.M87 M54 2002

615’.3296—cd212002067737

Watercolors by Marie Heerkens

Book design and typesetting by Terry Bain

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