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Shiitake Mushroom                                                        Lentinula edodes

Other Names: Black mushroom, Hua gu

Constituents : Proteins, fats, carbohydrates, soluble fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Shiitake’s key ingredient—found in the fruiting body—is a polysaccharide called lentinan. Commercial preparations employ the powdered mycelium of the mushroom before the cap and stem grow; this is called LEM (lentinan edodes mycelium extract). LEM is also rich in polysaccharides and lignans.

History: The Chinese have always regarded the mushroom as having special properties. They are regarded as "spirit medicine' because they are believed to nourish the shen, or spirit.  The most common is the shiitake, and it has come to be the second most commonly grown mushroom in the world.

Actions : anti-tumor, immune-regulating, antiviral, antibacterial, antiparasitic, and anti- cholesterol.

Uses : Chemotherapy, support, hepatitis, HIV support

The lentinan in shiitake mushrooms has been found to be powerfully antiviral, with the ability to increase helper T-cell and low lymphocyte counts in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-positive individuals. Research indicates that LEM helps decrease chronic hepatitis B infectivity, as measured by specific liver and blood markers. A highly purified intravenous form of lentinan has been employed in Japan for the treatment of recurrent stomach cancer, which increases survival with this cancer (particularly when used in combination with chemotherapy). These effects may be due to shiitake’s ability to stimulate specific types of white blood cells called T-lymphocytes. Case reports from Japan are also highly suggestive that lentinan is helpful in treating individuals with HIV infection. However, large-scale clinical trials have not yet been performed confirming this action.

!!Cautions : Shiitake has an excellent record of safety but has been known to induce temporary diarrhea and abdominal bloating when used in high dosages. Its safety during pregnancy has not yet been established. 

BH4304     Shiitake Mushrooms whl   $11.80/4oz

BH4308      Shiitake Mushrooms whl   $22.40/8oz

BH430P     Shiitake Mushrooms whl   $42.50/lb

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