The Mushroom Underground
They\u2019re a kingdom unto themselves, neither animal, vegetable, nor mineral. They count among their number both the world\u2019s largest organism and millions of microscopic, single-celled creatures. And yet not only have they been an important\u2014and delicious\u2014food source for thousands of years, but they also seem to have powerful medicinal properties. What are these mysterious creatures? Fungi!\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices