Vital mus hrooms can be very well absorbed and effectively used due to their properties that are tolerated by humans. While in traditional processing the vital mushrooms are dried and ground, modern mycotherapy works much more intensively with mushroom extracts.

In the health concept of Far Eastern countries, the holistic view of the human being is at the forefront. The "harmony of body, mind and soul" is essential to bring and maintain the necessary balance in life. In China, for example, mushrooms, or especially vital mushrooms, have been used for centuries in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Many mushrooms are highly revered in Asian countries for their powers.