Shiitake, the imperial mushroom

1. Shiitake, an Oriental mushroom that is also cultivated in Europe, is not only tasty but also has a great health value. Qualities and history of these Lentinus edodes.

A little history

1. Wu Rui, Emperor Ming's doctor, mentions the shiitake in his Materia Medica for all days (1309): a tonic, purifies the blood and improves fluidity, anti- infectious (cold, flu, suppuration), anti-parasitic, anti-inflammatory (yegen stings and bites), anti-rheumatic (arthritis, fibromyalgia, migraine, fatigue), warming, sexual and vital energy stimulant (Yin-Yang). [! 172348 => 1130 = 5922!] Research

Research

1. The first scientific studies were published by Prof. Kisaku Mori, founder of the 'Mushroom Institute of Japan', who showed from 1965 that the shiitake does indeed have many medicinal properties. He first proved the tonic and blood pressure regulating effects, and that regular consumption can alleviate blood pressure and headaches. Later it was discovered to lower the cholesterol, the immune stimulating and the anti-tumor effect.

2. The first scientific studies were published by Prof. Kisaku Mori, founder of the 'Mushroom Institute of Japan', who showed from 1965 that the shiitake does indeed have many medicinal properties. He first proved the tonic and blood pressure regulating effects, and that regular consumption can relieve blood pressure and headaches. Later it was discovered to lower the cholesterol, the immune stimulating and the anti-tumor effect.