Botanical name: Grifola frondosa
Other name: Maitake, Dancing Mushroom, Hen of the Woods
Derived from an edible mushroom native to Japan, China, and North America, Maitake Mushroom Extract powder is obtained from the fruiting bodies of the mushrooms. Enriched with compounds known as beta-glucans, this extract has a longstanding history of use in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), dating back centuries, and is recognized for its medicinal properties.
Medicinal Uses:
- Replenishes the spleen, the organ most specific for digestion and fluid metabolism.
- Tonifies the liver responsible for the smooth flow of Qi, blood, and emotions.
- Tonifies the kidneys responsible for storing and controlling jing (one’s constitution or essence of life).
- Relax the mind and calm the Shen (calm the heart and spirit, clear the sense)
