Guest guest Posted November 18, 2007 Report Share Posted November 18, 2007 Home Search Holisticonline Grandmas RemediesQuality vitamins, natural remedies Specialgifts.comBig savings on gemstones, jewelry and gifts. Alternative Medicine Stress Management Conditions/ Treatments Preferred Providers Holistic Living Alternative Therapies Acupuncture Aromatherapy Ayurveda Biofeedback Chelation Therapy Herbal Medicine Homeopathy Humor Therapy Hydrotherapy Imagery Light Therapy Massage Meditation NLP Nutrition Prayer/ Spiritual Reiki Shiatsu Yoga FAQ (Health) Feedback Register Media Herb Information Name: Shiitake Biological Name: Lentinula edodes Other Names: Shiitake, black mushroom, Hua gu, mushroom (shiitake) Parts Used: fruiting body Active Compounds: Shiitake contains proteins, fats, carbohydrates, soluble fiber, vitamins, and minerals. In addition, shiitake’s key ingredient—found in the fruiting body—is a polysaccharide called lentinan. Commercial preparations employ the powdered mycelium of the mushroom before the cap and stem grow; this is called LEM (lentinan edodes mycelium extract). LEM is also rich in polysaccharides and lignans. History: The Chinese have always regarded the mushroom as having special properties. Mushrooms are regarded as "spirit medicine' because they are believed to nourish the shen, or spirit. As such, they are considered particularly important in vegetarian diets and regarded as a medicinal food that promotes longevity. Various medicinal mushrooms are used by the Chinese, but the most common is the shiitake, called the black mushroom (Lentinula edodes). While it was once available only by wild harvest, it has come to be the second most commonly grown mushroom in the world. Shiitake has been revered in Japan and China as both a food and medicinal herb for thousands of years. Wu Ri, a famous physician from the Chinese Ming Dynasty (A.D. 1368-1644), wrote extensively about this mushroom, noting its ability to increase energy, cure colds, and eliminate worms. Remedies For: Shiitake is useful for: • chemotherapy support• hepatitis• HIV support Recent research has substantiated the immense therapeutic properties of shiitake: anti-tumor, immune-regulating, antiviral, antibacterial, antiparasitic, and anti- cholesterol. Shiitake mushrooms have been found to be particularly valuable for treating all forms of hepatitis, including hepatitis B and C. The lentinan in shiitake mushrooms has been found to be powerfully antiviral, with the ability to increase helper T-cell and low lymphocyte counts in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-positive individuals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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