Grifola frondosa

The English names for this herb are Dancing Mushroom, Grifola Frondosa, Hen of the woods, Maitake.

Warning: Since Maitake effects blood pressure in animals, persons using medications for diabetes and blood pressure should consult with their physician first. No other warnings have been found. Use with caution as it is still under investigation.

Description

Grifola frondosa. Grifola frondosa is a polypore, a mushroom which disperses its spores from pores as opposed to gills. The caps are firm and juicy. The stem is thick, white, firm and branched like cauliflower. The spore print is white.

Pharmacological Actions

The pharmacological actions of Grifola frondosa are Adaptogen, Anti-cancerous, Anti-HIV, Anti-hypertensive, Cholesterol reducuing, Immunomodulator, Lowers arterial blood pressure, Reduces tryglyceride levels.

Indications

The indications of Grifola frondosa's Whole Herb are Diabetes, Cancer, Obesity, High Blood Pressure, Hypertention, Chemotherapy support, High cholestrol, Immune function, HIV (as Support), Hypertriglyceridemia, Aids.

Contraindications

None recorded.

Temperament

None recorded.

Occurrence, Taste & Odor

None recorded.

Dosage

Part	Dose	Instructions
Whole Herb	3.000 – 7.000 g	Maitake supplements per day can be used as a food or tea. And it is also available as a capsule or tablet containing the whole fruiting body.

Available Brands

None recorded.

Compound Preparations

No Compound Preparation information is available for Grifola frondosa.

Substitutes

No information regarding Grifola frondosa's substitute is currently available.

Active Constituents

The active constituent of Grifola frondosa is ß--glucan polysaccharides.

Antidotes

No information regarding Grifola frondosa's antidote is currently available.

Toxicity

Currently no Toxicity information is available for Grifola frondosa. (work in progress)