Lentinus edodes

The English names for this herb are Chinese black mushroom, Golden oak mushroom, Japanese Mushroom , Oriental black mushroom, Shiitake.

Warning: Pregnant and lactating women should consult doctor before using. Excellent safety record but has been know to cause temporary diarrhea and bloating in high dosages.

Description

Lentinus edodes. Shiitake Mushroom's cap has a diameter of 5 to 10 cm and brown skin. Fruits on dead-oak-trees.

Pharmacological Actions

The pharmacological actions of Lentinus edodes are Anti-bacterial, Anti-cancerous, Anti-coagulant, Anti-tumor, Anti-viral, Immunostimulant.

Indications

The indications of Lentinus edodes are Worms, Cold, Fatigue, Cancer, Blood Pressure, Heart Diseases, Tumors, HIV (as Support), Viral Infections, Chronic hepatitus B.

Contraindications

The contraindication of Lentinus edodes is Diarrhea.

Temperament

None recorded.

Occurrence, Taste & Odor

Odor: The odor of Lentinus edodes is Aromatic.

Taste: Dense, chewy and meaty.

Dosage

Part	Dose	Instructions
Decoction (herb)	6.000 – 16.000 g	N/A
Whole Herb	1.000 – 0.000 Caps.	Shiitake Mushroom can be taken in capsule form; take one capsule up to 3 times daily.

Available Brands

None recorded.

Compound Preparations

No Compound Preparation information is available for Lentinus edodes.

Substitutes

No information regarding Lentinus edodes's substitute is currently available.

Active Constituents

The active constituents of Lentinus edodes are Carbohydrates, Fats, Fiber, Minerals, Polysaccharides: Lentinan, Proteins, Vitamins.

Antidotes

No information regarding Lentinus edodes's antidote is currently available.

Toxicity

Currently no Toxicity information is available for Lentinus edodes. (work in progress)