Lentinus, Shiitake, Xiang Gu 香菇 Golden Oak Mushroom, Black Forest MushroomShiitake (Japan)Xiang Gu (TCM) Dried Shiitake Mushroom (Adam, 2017) Botanical name: Lentinus edodes (syn. Lenticus edodes, Lentinan edodes, Lentinula edodes, Tricholomopsis edodes) Parts used: Mushroom, fresh or dried Temperature & Taste: Neutral. Sweet Constituents: Lentinin (beta-D-glucan), Heteroglucan-protein Eritadenine Ergosterol, Nucleic acids All essential amino acids, rich in vitamins (D, B2, C, niacin), and minerals (potassium, magnesium, calcium) Uses: 1. Strengthens Spleen, Tonifies Qi, Benefits Digestion: Qi deficiency with fatigue, poor digestion indigestion increases Immunity also for Blood deficiency and Night Sweats 2. Resolves Phlegm, Resists Poison, Resolves Masses: Tumors and Cancer, including Prostate, Lung, chronic Hepatitis anti-cancer effects as well as immune-stimulating effects the polysaccharide (Lentinin) has been used IV in cancer therapy in Korea and Japan. 3. Clears Wind, Resists Poison, Expels Rashes: non expression of rash in Measles Urticaria recently used for various viral diseases including HIV Dose: Fresh Mushroom: 10–30 grams daily. Dried Mushroom, 3–6 per day in soups etc. As a food, it is added to Soups, Sauces, Pork and Vegetable dishes. Comment: Shiitake is both food and medicine and is one of the most cultivated Mushrooms in the world. However, its medicinal use is increasing…

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