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maitake, an herbal product derived from a mushroom that is native to Japan. uses It is used as an immunostimulant and as a treatment for diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, and obesity. It is probably safe, but there is no reliable information related to efficacy. contraindications It is not recommended during pregnancy and lactation, in children, or in those with known hypersensitivity until more information is available. maitake (mī·täˑ·kē), n Latin name: Grifola frondosa; part used: fruiting body (mushroom); uses: adaptogen, chemopreventive effects, immuno-modulator, high blood pressure, diabetes mellitus, cholesterol, obesity, cancer, AIDS; precautions: pregnancy, lactation, children. Also called dancing mushroom, king of mushrooms, monkey's bench, or shelf fungi. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Several, like Grifola frondosa, the "hen of the woods," have long been considered choice delicacies. Because of their beneficial effects on overall health and the immune system, several mushrooms have long been prized by Chinese and Japanese healers, including the polypores Ganoderma lucidum and Grifola umbellata and the shitake mushroom (Lentinus edodes). |
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