Botanical name: Grifola frondosa
Other name: hen-of-the-woods or maitake in Japanese and hui-shu-hua in Chinese
The term “Maitake” translates to “dancing mushroom” in Japanese, a name bestowed upon it as people were said to joyously dance upon discovering it in the wild, owing to its remarkable healing attributes.
Functioning as an adaptogen, this mushroom aids the body in combatting various mental or physical challenges. Adaptogens play a crucial role in restoring balance to imbalanced bodily systems. Although Maitake can enhance the taste of recipes on its own, it is primarily regarded as a medicinal mushroom, valued for its therapeutic properties.
Medicinal Uses:
- Cancer
- Cholesterol
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Cold and flu viruses
- High or low blood pressure
- Immune function
