Grifola frondosa
Primary Characteristics
Primary Characteristics
Grifola frondosa.
The English Names for this herb are Dancing Mushroom, Grifola Frondosa, Hen of the woods, Maitake.
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 Whole Herb of Grifola frondosa are Diabetes, Cancer, Obesity, High Blood Pressure, Hypertention, Chemotherapy support, High cholestrol, Immune function, HIV (as Support), Hypertriglyceridemia, Aids.
No Contra Indication information is available for Grifola frondosa.
Temperaments
No Temperament information is available for Grifola frondosa.
Available Brands
No Brand information is available for Grifola frondosa.
Compound Preparations
No Compound Preparation information is available for Grifola frondosa.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instruction |
| Whole Herb | 3.000g - 7.000g | 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. |
Herb's 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.
Taste Odor & Occurrence
Occurence: It occurs in Japan.. Japan is the major producer and consumer of Maitake.
Substitutes
No information regarding Grifola frondosa's substitute is currently available.
Active Constituents
Grifola frondosa's Active constituents:
Antidotes
No information regarding Grifola frondosa's antidot is currently available.
Warning & Precautions
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.
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Grifola frondosa. (work in progress)