Lentinus edodes

Primary Characteristics

Primary Characteristics

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

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.

The Contra Indication of Lentinus edodes is Diarrhea.

Temperaments

No Temperament information is available for Lentinus edodes.

Available Brands

No Brand information is available for Lentinus edodes.

Compound Preparations

No Compound Preparation information is available for Lentinus edodes.

Dosage

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

Herb's Description

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

Taste Odor & Occurrence

Occurence: It occurs in Asia.. This fungus is very popular in Japan and China, and fruits on dead-oak-tree.
Odor: The odor of Lentinus edodes is Aromatic
Taste: Dense, chewy and meaty

Substitutes

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

Active Constituents

Lentinus edodes's Active constituents:

Antidotes

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

Warning & Precautions

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.

Toxicity

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