The Complete Herbal Tutor by McIntyre Anne;

Author:McIntyre, Anne;
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Aeon Books Limited

LENTINULA EDODES: SHIITAKE MUSHROOM

Family Polyporaceae

Part Used Mushroom

Constituents

Amino acids (lysine, arginine), polysaccharide (lentinan), eritadenin, vitamins C, D, B2, B12, calcium, potassium, purines.

Actions

Immuno-stimulant, rejuvenative, antitumour, antioxidant, adaptogen, antiviral, aphrodisiac, energy tonic, hypocholesterolaemic, hypotensive, cardio-protective, hepato-protective.

Shiitake is a delicious edible mushroom, native to China. One shiitake mushroom a day is said to be enough to boost immunity and rejuvenation. Known as the “mushroom of immortality,” it has been used to prevent premature aging for thousands of years.

Circulation

• Shiitake mushrooms reduce cholesterol and blood pressure and reduce the formation of atherosclerosis in arterial walls. It helps prevents clots.

• Its antioxidant active has a cardio-protective effect, which helps prevent cardiovascular disease, stokes and heart attacks.

• Shiitake mushrooms make a strengthening tonic for anaemia.

Immunity

• Shiitake mushrooms are a natural immune stimulant and restorative.

• They can be used to strengthen the immunity of patients with cancer, HIV, TB, autoimmune disease, chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia.

• They can be used in the treatment of allergies, arthritis, environmental illness, fatigue and hepatitis.

• They have anti-tumour actions. The compound in cooked shiitake (thiazolidine-4-carboxylic acid) can inhibit formation of potentially carcinogenic nitrites in the stomach.

• Lentinan may improve survival times of cancer patients when used concurrently with chemotherapy.

• Shiitake stimulates stem cells in bone marrow to produce B and T cells, inhibit blood platelet aggregation, boost interferon production and levels of natural killer cells, which help suppress tumours.

• They have an antiviral action useful for Herpes simplex 1 and 2.

Respiratory System

• Shiitake mushroom boost interferon production, which helps fights off flu viruses.

• They enhance immunity and prevent frequent colds, coughs and bronchitis.

• They are antiallergenic and helpful for hay fever and asthma.

Digestion

• With its hepato-protective action, shiitake protects the liver against damage from toxins, chemicals, alcohol, drugs and infection.

• It can reduce elevated liver enzymes.

• It helps regulate blood sugar.

Cautions

Rarely causes mild gastric upset/rashes. Thyroxine and hydrocortisone may inhibit the anti-tumour activity of lentinan. Water-soluble extracts may reduce platelet coagulation, use cautiously with blood thinners.

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