Notes

Energetics: Neutral, sweet

Shitake has been cultivated in China since the Song dynasty in 1100 AD. Shitake does not lose its medicinal benefit when cooked at temperatures up to 392 degrees F. Its 1, 3 D-glutcan activates the lymphokine activated killer and natural killer cells of the immune system to combat various cancers. It reduces prostaglandins responsible for creating inflammation that would prevent T-cell maturation. Japan is used for the treatment of gastric cancers, widely used for treatment of breast cancer, prostate cancer, lung cancer and melanoma, very effective again Mycobacterium, moulds and pathogenic fungi. It increases NO production and catalyse activity; enhances production of interferon, anti-fat effect; inhibits pathogenic and opportunistic microorganisms, used to treat heptocellular adenocarcinoma.

Research: has inhibitory effect on dental plaque!!! Viable alternative to growth-promoting antibiotics for growth promotion in food animals; anti-cancer effect; may lower blood cholesterol

Mycoremediation: Shitake secretes enzymes that help break down PCBs, PAHs, and PCPs. The mycelium has been found to help remove heavy metals and industrial dyes from waterways. Paul Stamets work with mushrooms is a must to read!!