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Maitake
Grifola frondosa
This page contains information on the maitake mushroom and how it is used as a herb in alternative herbal treatments to treat ailments and problems. It is used as a supportive therapy in treating cancer, chronic fatigue syndrome, as well as in cases of AIDS.
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Although we believe in the therapeutic and healing properties of herbs, care must be taken in the use thereof, as they are powerful compounds.
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Basidiomycetes | |
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Grifola frondosa |
It is a very large mushroom that grows in the mountains of northeastern Japan.
The whole mushroom is used.
It can be classified as an adaptogen – a herb that helps the body adapt to stress and fight infections. Maitake has shown to significantly boost the immune system and fight the formation of tumors. Furthermore, it has liver-protecting properties and can lower both blood pressure and blood-glucose levels.
- Internal use
- Cancer
- In laboratory tests, Maitake has increased the activity of three types of immune cells – macrophage, natural killer cells (NK), as well as T-cells. The increases were 140, 186 and 160 percent and in studies with mice it reduced tumor formation by 86 percent.
- In a Chinese study, Maitake also showed a reduction in recurrent bladder cancer after surgery and when combined with standard chemotherapy drugs. It also inhibited the growth of breast cancer cells and prevented the spread of the cells to the liver.
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- It improves the immune function and fights off infection and is therefore also beneficial to those suffering from Lyme’s disease.
- Nutritionally, it supports the body by increasing the absorption of micronutrients, especially copper (and then by implication, zinc), in the intestine.
- HIV
- Some studies have shown that Maitake can kill the HIV virus and also enhances the activity of the T-cells. It has also been used to treat Kaposi’s sarcoma – a form of cancer that primarily affects people with AIDS.
- Although this herb shows tremendous potential to a host of health problems, it must be seen and used as complimentary and supportive therapy, and should not replace existing standard treatment.
- External use
None noted.
To promote the interest and use of herbs and natural complementary health alternatives, we have included information on the following herbs.
Please note - although we discuss a wide variety of herbs, not all of them are used or sold by us.
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