What is Shiitake mushrooms:Lentinus edodes?What is Shiitake Mycelia Extract?How to use Lentinus edodes?

Contents

• Botanical Description of Shiitake mushrooms:Lentinus edodes.
• Habitat and natural environment of Shiitake mushrooms:Lentinus edodes.
• Shiitake mushrooms:History and Origin of Lentinus edodes.
• Production Method of Shiitake Extracts powder.
• Phytochemicals and constituents of Shiitake mushrooms.
• Bioactivities and Organ's Defence Funtions of Lentinus edodes.
• Shiitake mushrooms:Action and Possible Benefit.
• How much is usually taken for Shiitake mushrooms?.
• Safety,Toxicity, Cautions, Contra-Indications:Lentinus edodes Usage Guidelines.
• Shiitake Mushroom Tradition.
• Why Eat It:Cooking Shiitake.
• Nutritional Profile of Lentinus edodes.
• Research Update:Shiitake mushrooms.

Applications and Properties:

Applications:

Hepatitis all forms.
Antiviral.Anti-HIV action.
Immunity and Longevity.
Anti-tumor activity.
Prevent heart disease by lowering cholesterol, blood pressure and has anticoagulant properties.
Fatigue.Anti-aging.
Dental Cavities.
Anti-hyperlipemia.Expelling.

Properties:

How it Works:Shiitake Mushroom has a polysaccharide compound called lentinan which helps produce T-cells to destroy bacteria and viruses and has anti-cancer, anti-tumor effects. It contains other nutrients helpful in strengthening the immune system and fighting disease-causing organisms. Shiitake Mushroom works to prevent heart disease by lowering blood pressure and cholesterol levels, helping pull fat from the system, and working as an anticoagulant.
Dosage:6~16 grams per day,100mg~400mg of extract,3 times a day, with food.

Safety and Toxicity:

There have been no toxicities reported.Pregnant and lactating women should consult doctor before using. Excellent safety record but has been know to cause temporary diarrhea and bloating in high dosages.

Reference:

• 1.What is Shiitake mushrooms:Lentinus edodes?What is Shiitake Mycelia Extract?How to use Lentinus edodes?

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♣ last edit date:14th,Oct.2010.