Mushrooms Through the Lens of Ayurveda with Sharmistha Guha Majumdar - 440

Mushrooms have become increasingly popular in the modern wellness world, particularly for their potential benefits for the nervous system, immunity and resilience. But where do they fit within Ayurveda? In this episode, I'm joined by Sharmistha Guha Majumdar to explore mushrooms through the lens of Ayurvedic principles. While mushrooms are not extensively described in the classical texts, Ayurveda offers a sophisticated framework for understanding any substance through observation, energetics and ecological context. Sharmistha shares how we can move beyond simply asking whether something is listed in the texts and instead learn how to evaluate it through the Ayurvedic concepts of dravya, guna, karma, and the subtle energies of prana, tejas and ojas. Together we explore how mushrooms grow, what their ecological patterns reveal about their energetics, and what considerations are important when incorporating them into the diet. In this episode, we discuss: How substances like mushrooms can be evaluated through Ayurvedic principles The role of observation and ecological intelligence in understanding the energetics of foods and herbs Mushrooms and their potential influence on the subtle energies of prana, tejas and ojas General qualities and considerations when incorporating mushrooms into the diet Why digestive capacity and agni are important when consuming mushrooms The energetic patterns and potential actions of specific mushrooms including; Lion's Mane, Cordyceps, Reishi and Chaga Why Ayurveda is a living framework that allows us to interpret new substances through timeless principles This episode offers a thoughtful exploration of how Ayurvedic wisdom can be applied to modern foods and herbs, helping us deepen our understanding of both mushrooms and Ayurveda itself. Connect with Sharmistha Guha Majumdar here on LinkedIn - Check out Colette's online services: Online Consultations Private Digestive Reset Cleanse Online Daily Habits for Holistic Health Program Reset-Restore-Renew Program Have questions on Colette's online services? Book a FREE 15 min Services Enquiry Call here . Do I have an accumulation of ama/toxins in my body? Take this quiz to find out Stay connected on the Elements social media: Instagram - Facebook - Thank you for listening! If this episode supported you, please consider leaving a review and if you think this information would be helpful to family or friends, please share this episode so we can spread this wisdom of Ayurveda. Stay tuned and stay aligned with the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast. Thanks for listening!

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Mushrooms Through the Lens of Ayurveda with Sharmistha Guha Majumdar - 440 is an episode from Elements of Ayurveda Podcast by Colette Kent.

This episode is 57:45 long.

This episode was published on Apr 16, 2026.

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