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lentinan (lenˑ·t n Latin names: Lentinula edodes, Lentinus edodes; part used: fruiting body (mushroom); uses: immunomodulator, antibacterial, antiviral, cancer, high blood pressure; precautions: pregnancy and lactation, infants and children. Also called forest mushroom, hua gu, pasania fungus, or snake butter. lentinan a plant extract that is a potent stimulator of the reticuloendothelial system; used as an immunomodulator. 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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Japanese researchers studying Lentinan published that it "was found to almost completely regress the solid type tumors of Sarcoma 180," apparently by activating killer "T" cells. |
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