Whole Shiitake Mushroom - 4 oz.

To Your Health
Shiitake Mushroom is a mainstay in the Japanese diet - very high in nutrition. It contains 18 amino acids ( 7-8 of which are essential) and over 30 enzymes. Eritadenine is a unique amino acid believed to lower cholesterol. Shiitake Mushroom is high in B vitamins, especially B1, B2 and niacin; and in its sun-dried form, it provides vitamin D (found in very few foods).

Traditional Uses
Oriental herbalists have used wild shiitake medicinally for many years; The past two decades have provided well documented clinical studies showing that shiitake helps to decrease cholesterol; 3 ounces of shiitake per day can decrease cholesterol by as much as 12% per week. Shiitake is an enhancer of the immune system, and it may stimulate production of interferon. studies, extract form has helped to prevent transplanted tumors from taking hold.

Preparation Methods and Usage Directions:
In Traditional East Asian Medicine the texts call for 1.5 to 9 grams (1 level Teaspoon = approximately 2.75 grams) of dried mushrooms per day, prepared in a tea. The daily amount, taken as tea, should be split between morning and evening.

Bring the tea to a boil, and then reduce to a simmer. For maximum benefit you can simmer the tea from 2-4 hours, although a fairly strong tea can be made in 20-30 minutes. The grounds can be re-heated with benefit, discard the grounds when they no longer produce color in the tea.

Filter the tea through a coffee filter before drinking. As mentioned the grounds can be re-used as long as they produce color in the tea. Any un-used portion of the tea can be refrigerated and used up to two days later. Shake the stored tea before using it.

*Also great for cooking!

Brand: Mushroom Science
Whole Shiitake Mushroom - 4 oz.