[{"id":242613715127,"handle":"adaptogens","title":"Adaptogens","updated_at":"2022-06-18T15:23:12-07:00","body_html":"Adaptogens are a select group of herbs (and some mushrooms) that support the body's natural ability to deal with stress. They are called adaptogens because of their unique ability to “adapt” their function according to the specific needs of the body. This may be physical, chemical or biological needs.","published_at":"2021-01-23T11:48:09-08:00","sort_order":"manual","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":false,"rules":[{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"adaptogens"}],"published_scope":"global","image":{"created_at":"2021-12-05T12:34:46-08:00","alt":null,"width":200,"height":200,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0008\/2735\/9290\/collections\/adaptogens.jpg?v=1638736486"}},{"id":242613452983,"handle":"apothecary","title":"Apothecary","updated_at":"2022-06-26T12:55:04-07:00","body_html":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOur Herbal Apothecary \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eprovides mostly wildcrafted herbal products such as herbs, mushrooms, tree resins, and so on for making teas, tinctures, salves, and syrups aimed at alleviating colds, headaches, and other ailments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are not prescribers of anything. We sell legal and ethically-sourced raw herbs and mushrooms that are used in many herbal and traditional remedies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlways follow the advice of your personal trusted healthcare advisor before taking anything new.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2021-01-23T11:43:33-08:00","sort_order":"manual","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":false,"rules":[{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"apothecary"}],"published_scope":"global","image":{"created_at":"2021-12-05T12:34:44-08:00","alt":null,"width":992,"height":992,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0008\/2735\/9290\/collections\/apothecary.jpg?v=1638736485"}},{"id":388805394680,"handle":"best-selling-collection","title":"Best selling products","updated_at":"2022-06-26T19:14:05-07:00","body_html":null,"published_at":"2022-01-01T17:35:13-08:00","sort_order":"best-selling","template_suffix":null,"disjunctive":false,"rules":[{"column":"variant_price","relation":"greater_than","condition":"0"}],"published_scope":"web"},{"id":242889490615,"handle":"all","title":"Everything","updated_at":"2022-06-26T19:03:43-07:00","body_html":"","published_at":"2021-01-26T09:30:28-08:00","sort_order":"alpha-asc","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":false,"rules":[{"column":"variant_inventory","relation":"greater_than","condition":"1"}],"published_scope":"global","image":{"created_at":"2021-12-05T12:35:52-08:00","alt":null,"width":600,"height":400,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0008\/2735\/9290\/collections\/everything.png?v=1638736552"}},{"id":388802969848,"handle":"featured","title":"Featured Products","updated_at":"2022-06-26T12:55:04-07:00","body_html":"\u003cp\u003eDid you know that we are one of the oldest spice stores in America! We're very proud of this fact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe look far and wide for delicious, fresh, interest products and are very happy to offer many interesting and unique things for the intelligent chef, shown here. We also have all the products and more that one would expect from a good spice store, and you can dive in to the sections \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bucksspices.com\/collections\/herbs-spices?\u0026amp;view=ls\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e. We make every effort to buy from individual vendors, the smaller the better (we're a small business too!) and we look for the best quality and the best cultivation and gathering practices we can find.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2022-01-01T15:37:53-08:00","sort_order":"best-selling","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":false,"rules":[{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"featured"}],"published_scope":"global","image":{"created_at":"2022-01-01T17:18:37-08:00","alt":null,"width":500,"height":500,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0008\/2735\/9290\/collections\/featured.jpg?v=1641086318"}},{"id":243177193655,"handle":"gaia","title":"Gaia\/Ritual","updated_at":"2022-06-26T12:55:04-07:00","body_html":"There are many traditional Gaian or ritualistic uses for herbs, mushrooms, and plants. Here are a few favorites. If you're looking for something specific, please ask.","published_at":"2021-01-28T18:41:45-08:00","sort_order":"best-selling","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":false,"rules":[{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"gaia"}],"published_scope":"global","image":{"created_at":"2021-12-05T12:36:09-08:00","alt":null,"width":1000,"height":1187,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0008\/2735\/9290\/collections\/gaiaritual.png?v=1638736570"}},{"id":243054837943,"handle":"immunity-support","title":"Immunity Support","updated_at":"2022-06-25T17:00:07-07:00","body_html":"Keeping the immune system in balance is of the utmost importance in all stages of life. As the natural defense system, it is designed to spring into action to support every area of the body. If your body is your castle, your immune system acts as the soldiers patrolling the perimeter and every corridor within the walls.","published_at":"2021-01-27T18:51:03-08:00","sort_order":"best-selling","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":false,"rules":[{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"immunity support"}],"published_scope":"global","image":{"created_at":"2021-12-05T12:35:54-08:00","alt":null,"width":800,"height":533,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0008\/2735\/9290\/collections\/immunity-support.jpg?v=1638736555"}},{"id":276693811383,"handle":"medicinal-mushrooms","title":"Medicinal Mushrooms","updated_at":"2022-06-23T08:10:11-07:00","body_html":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eEdible medicinal mushrooms have been traditionally used for health promotion and longevity in China and other East Asian countries for centuries. Structural and pharmacological studies revealed that fungal \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eglycans\/\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003epolysaccharides\u003c\/span\u003e show multiple physiological and healthy promoting effects including immunomodulation, anti-tumor, anti-aging, anti-oxidation, hypoglycemic, hypolipidemic, anti-radiation, and other effects. Fungal glycans\/\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003epolysaccharides\u003c\/span\u003e isolated from different kinds of medicinal mushrooms are partially purified and clinically tested. Without serious safety concerns of mostly \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eglycans\/\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003epolysaccharides\u003c\/span\u003e from edible mushrooms and\/or the cultured mycelium, \u003ca href=\"Edible%20medicinal%20mushrooms%20have%20been%20traditionally%20used%20for%20health%20promotion%20and%20longevity%20in%20China%20and%20other%20East%20Asian%20countries%20for%20centuries.%20Structural%20and%20pharmacological%20studies%20revealed%20that%20fungal%20polysaccharide%20show%20multiple%20physiological%20and%20healthy%20promoting%20effects%20including%20immunomodulation,%20anti-tumor,%20anti-aging,%20anti-oxidation,%20hypoglycemic,%20hypolipidemic,%20anti-radiation,%20and%20other%20effects.%20Fungal%20glycans%20isolated%20from%20different%20kinds%20of%20medicinal%20mushrooms%20are%20partially%20purified%20and%20clinically%20tested.%20Without%20serious%20safety%20concerns%20of%20mostly%20glycans%20from%20edible%20mushrooms%20and\/or%20the%20cultured%20mycelium,%20eight%20of%20them%20are%20approved%20by%20Chinese%20Food%20and%20Drug%20Administration%20(SFDA)%20and%20used%20clinically%20in%20China%20since%201980s.%20\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eeight of them are approved by Chinese Food and Drug Administration (SFDA) and used clinically in China since 1980s\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\nReishi photo by Eric Steinert - photo taken by Eric Steinert at Paussac, France, CC BY-SA 3.0, https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/w\/index.php?curid=452328","published_at":"2021-08-24T19:04:50-07:00","sort_order":"best-selling","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":false,"rules":[{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"Medicinal Mushrooms"}],"published_scope":"global","image":{"created_at":"2021-12-05T12:36:43-08:00","alt":null,"width":800,"height":600,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0008\/2735\/9290\/collections\/medicinal-mushrooms.jpg?v=1638736603"}},{"id":277170258103,"handle":"new-and-back-in-stock","title":"New and Back in Stock","updated_at":"2022-06-27T03:00:49-07:00","body_html":"\u003cp\u003eWe have so many products, you really should come down to the store and see (and smell!) everything. But, everything we carry is in limited supply so it's only natural that we sell out from time to time! Sometimes we get these popular items back in stock, and other times we get new cool stuff. Here's a listing of our Thai products for the first movers among you! If you see something you like, grab it!\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2021-08-30T21:48:30-07:00","sort_order":"created-desc","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":false,"rules":[{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"new-in"},{"column":"variant_title","relation":"not_contains","condition":"Wholesale"},{"column":"variant_inventory","relation":"greater_than","condition":"0.0"}],"published_scope":"global","image":{"created_at":"2021-12-05T12:36:45-08:00","alt":null,"width":3264,"height":2448,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0008\/2735\/9290\/collections\/new-and-back-in-stock.jpg?v=1653609583"}},{"id":388805361912,"handle":"new-collection","title":"New products","updated_at":"2022-06-26T19:14:05-07:00","body_html":null,"published_at":"2022-01-01T17:35:13-08:00","sort_order":"created-desc","template_suffix":null,"disjunctive":false,"rules":[{"column":"variant_price","relation":"greater_than","condition":"0"}],"published_scope":"web"},{"id":276306952375,"handle":"pickling-curing-and-brining","title":"Pickling, Curing, and Brining","updated_at":"2022-06-26T19:14:05-07:00","body_html":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePickling preserves food in a brine solution, a strong mixture of water, salt, vinegar, and sometimes sugar or another sweetener, such as date syrup. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBrining\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e is what gives the vegetables the pickled texture and flavor you're going for. 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Easy Chai Tea. Hot and Spicy Himalayan Tea. Hot Cranberry Tea. Hibiscus Lemongrass Tea. Matcha Tea. Perfect Vanilla Tea. Lemon Spiced Wellness Tea. Chocolate Mint Cappuccino, traditional Mexican chocolate - we have lots of great choices for you!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"g\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-ved=\"2ahUKEwi-upbYht3rAhVDqp4KHU2PBsIQFSgAMAt6BAgDEAA\" data-hveid=\"CAMQAA\" class=\"rc\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"s\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-ved=\"2ahUKEwi-upbYht3rAhVDqp4KHU2PBsIQ2Z0BMAt6BAgDEAg\" id=\"eob_7\" jsaction=\"rcuQ6b:npT2md\" jsdata=\"fxg5tf;;CL8O1I\" jscontroller=\"m6a0l\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","published_at":"2021-01-23T16:57:05-08:00","sort_order":"manual","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":false,"rules":[{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"teas"}],"published_scope":"global","image":{"created_at":"2021-12-05T12:35:48-08:00","alt":"","width":200,"height":200,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0008\/2735\/9290\/collections\/teas-coffees-cocoa.png?v=1638736548"}},{"id":165273501807,"handle":"wholesale","title":"Wholesale","updated_at":"2022-06-26T19:03:43-07:00","body_html":"We're happy to offer wholesale discounts of our herbs and spices, salts, rubs, and blended products to regional restaurants, makers, and resellers. If you're approved, you'll be given a discount code to use in your order. Or, you can just call us. If you are local you can pick your order up once you receive an email from us that it's ready. If it's being shipped we will notify you of the amount to be charged for shipping. If you have any questions please contact orders@bucksspices.com or call us at 360-851-1793.","published_at":"2021-02-09T15:01:06-08:00","sort_order":"best-selling","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":true,"rules":[{"column":"variant_inventory","relation":"greater_than","condition":"0"},{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"herbs-spices"},{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"salt"},{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"bbq-rubs"},{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"curries-masalas"},{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"Blends"}],"published_scope":"global","image":{"created_at":"2021-12-05T12:34:42-08:00","alt":null,"width":640,"height":1139,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0008\/2735\/9290\/collections\/wholesale.jpg?v=1638736483"}}]
Shiitake mushrooms, lentinula edodes (aka Shiitake, Xianggu) have been used to improve general health for thousands of years in Asia.
Biochemical studies indicate that immunocytes can be activated by lentinan through multiple signaling pathways, such as TLR4/Dectin1-MAPK and Syk-PKC-NFκB pathways. Though it has been approved as an adjuvant therapeutic drug both in China and Japan for treating cancers since 1980s, a systematic review of clinical studies of lentinan has not been conducted elaborately. In this review, over 9474 reported lentinan-associated cancer treatment cases are evaluated and summarized from 135 independent studies in China during the past 12 years (2004–2016) based on CNKI (China National Knowledge Infrastructure), VIP (Chongqing VIP Chinese Scientific Journals Database) and Wanfang database. The 9474 reported lentinan-associated cancer treatment cases include lung cancer (3469 cases), gastric cancer (3039 cases), colorectal cancer (1646 cases), ovarian cancer (183 cases), cervical cancer (130 cases), Non-Hodgkin lymphoma (70 cases), pancreatic cancer (15 cases), cardiac cancer (15 cases), nasopharyngeal cancer (14 cases), duodenal cancer (1 case) and 110 cancer cases with no classifying patient information. Overall clinical data show solid effect of lentinan on improving the quality of life and on promoting the efficacy of chemotherapy and radiation therapy during cancer treatment.