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Home -> Shop By Store -> MaitakeMaitakeBotanical NameGrifola frondosa Other Names Maitake, dancing mushroom, mushroom (maitake) Part Used fruiting body Herb Introduction Maitake is a very large mushroom that grows deep in the mountains of northeastern Japan. The word maitake is literally translated from Japanese as "dancing mushroom." According to herbal folklore, it was 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 or fan-shaped caps, usually fused together at the base of tree stumps or on tree roots. Only recently have Japanese farmers succeeded in producing high-quality organic maitake mushrooms, making this herbal product more widely available. Medical Uses maitake is an adaptogen herb that helps the body to adapt to stress and resist infection. Maitake and its extracts have been shown to significantly boost the immune system and build immune reserves. It also contains a number of polysaccharides that have been shown to fight the formation and growth of tumors. Other research has found that maitake has potent liver-protectant properties and can lower blood pressure and blood-glucose levels. Other Uses Consideration people with MS(multiple sclerosis) should avoid maitake until this remedy has been more thoroughly tested. |
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