Robert Rogers: The Fungal Pharmacy

Robert Rogers has been a student of native plants and fungi from the Canadian prairies for over 40 years. He teaches plant medicine at Grant McEwan University and the Northern Star College of Mystical Studies in Edmonton, Canada. Robert is a professional member of the American Herbalist Guild. He has been a chair of the medicinal mushroom committee of the North American Mycological Association and on the editorial board of the International Journal of Medicinal Mushrooms.

Robert is the author of over 40 books, including The Fungal Pharmacy: The Complete Guide to Medicinal Mushrooms & Lichens of North America.

In this episode of HerbMentor Radio, Robert gives us a wonderful introduction to medicinal mushrooms, their ecological and human health importance, and shares the medicinal qualities of some of his favorites. He also shares an excellent tip on how to tincture reishi for your fungal pharmacy.