Maitake Mushroom, tincture - 4oz (118.3ml)

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Latin (botanical) name: Grifola frondosa

Common names: Maitake, Dancing Mushroom, Mushroom, Hen of the Woods

Plant Description: Maitake mushrooms grow deep in the mountains of northeastern Japan. It is also found in the United States, east of the Rocky Mountains. Maitake is a very large mushroom, and can grow to the size of a basketball. It is easily recognizable because of its gray-brown, fan-shaped, wavy caps which are organized in large clusters of rosettes. The surface of the pores is yellowish-white and runs down the stem system. The stem branches are smooth, white, and tough. Maitake is usually found near the bases of hardwood stumps. It also lives on decaying deciduous logs and stumps, and occasionally on living deciduous trees.

Dosage: 20-40 drops in water or juice, 2-3 times daily, or as needed.

Cautions & Interactions: Keep out of reach of children.

Efficacy Studies & Other Clinical Data:

• Literature on Anti-tumor /Immune Activating Activities - Maitake Mushroom
• Effects of Maitake (Grifola frondosa) glucan in HIV-infected patients

Helpful Links:

• Herbal Remedies
• Dr. S.T. Chang, The Chinese University of Hong Kong: "Products of Medicinal Mushrooms as a good source of dietary supplements"
• North American Medicinal Mushroom Extracts

Disclaimer (U.S. Only): These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. These products are not intended to diagnose, cure, treat, or prevent any disease.