Bulk Herbs: Maitake Mushroom Powder
Size: 1 oz package
Format: Powder
Plant Part: Fungus (fruit)
Also Known as: Hen of the woods, sheep's head, ram's head, the signorina mushroom, dancing mushroom, king of the mushrooms, kumotake (cloud mushroom)
Origin: Japan
Grifola frondosa is a polypore mushroom that grows in clusters at the base of hardwood trees throughout China, northeastern Japan, and eastern North America. Maitake mushrooms are revered in Traditional Chinese Medicine and traditional Japanese herbalism for their wellness-supporting properties. They are often incorporated into culinary dishes for their robust and earthy flavor.
Maitake mushrooms were traditionally used to support immune system health. The antioxidant properties of ergothioneine, a water-soluble amino acid in Maitake mushrooms, help maintain cell integrity and fight free radicals.
Maitake is a Japanese mushroom closely related to polyporus used in Traditional Chinese Medicine. The word Maitake is translated from Japanese as "dancing mushroom," so named because, in ancient times, people who found Maitake could exchange it for its weight in silver, leading to their dancing in celebration. Maitake is recognized by its small, overlapping tongue- of fan-shaped caps, usually fused at the base of a host tree stump or on tree roots.
Active Compounds: Proteins and peptides, dietary fiber, carbohydrates, minerals (calcium, potassium, phosphorus, magnesium), amino acids (glutamic, aspartic, 5′-nucleotide, L-arginine, GABA, L-tryptophan, L-tyrosine, L-histidine and L-methionine), polysaccharides (β-glucans), and fatty acids (palmitic, oleic, linoleic, ergosterol).
Actions: Antitumor, adaptogenic, hypertensive, immune booster, anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, antidiabetic, Antilipidemic,
Indications: Cancer treatment supports diabetes, lowers cholesterol, boosts the immune system, and reduces high blood pressure.
Precautions: Maitake may not be appropriate for hypoglycemic medications because it can have synergistic effects. It may also interact with Warfrin, resulting in INR elevation. It may also increase white blood cell count. We recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, mainly if you are pregnant, nursing, or taking any medications.
Magick Uses: Mushrooms have a long history of magickal use in Europe, Egypt, and Asia. Due to their potentially deadly nature, they are strongly associated with the underworld or the dead. They can also be associated with increased psychic ability and the upper realms.
*The Food and Drug Administration has not evaluated this statement. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease; for educational purposes only.