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This page contains information on shiitake mushrooms and how they are used as a herb in alternative herbal treatments to treat ailments and problems, such as cancers, high blood pressure, heart disease and for boosting the immune system.
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Please note that we are not advocating that people stop using their normal medication, but would like to make people aware that some alternative therapies can be very effective to help treat problems and create a healthier, younger and more vital you. For more information on our range of products, please click here.
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 | |
Genus and specie |
Lentinus edodes |
The Japanese mushroom was, according to lore, offered to the Emperor Chuai in the year 200 by the Kyusuyu - the aboriginal people of Japan.
These mushrooms are native to Japan, China, as well as other Asian countries and normally grow on fallen broadleaf trees.
The whole fruiting body is used.
It has good properties in preventing high blood pressure as well as heart disease, controlling cholesterol levels and boosting the immune system, and is also useful in fighting cancers. The lentinan contained in the mushroom is the active ingredient most researched and praised for its disease fighting capabilities.
- Internal use
- The lentinan has immune-stimulating capabilities and although it does not attack the cancer cells directly, it activates the lymphokine-activated killer (LAK), as well as the natural killer (NK) cells which in turn combat various forms of cancer - including carcinoma, hepatoma and sarcoma.
- It furthermore stimulates the immune system to produce interleukin and tumor necrosis factor (TNF), which prevents the spread and growth of tumors and cancers.
- The lentinan is also very helpful in fighting chronic fatigue syndrome, as well as Lyme disease, the common cold and macular degeneration.
- The eritadenine found in shiitake mushrooms also helps to lower cholesterol levels.
- External use
Allergies to shiitake are rare, but taking excessive amounts may cause diarrhea and bloating.
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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