Shiitake Mushroom

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These mushrooms can be used for teas and extracts or for eating. Both the teas and the mushrooms themselves have great flavor, they are sure to be a favorite! A hearty, robust mushroom with the classic stem and cap look that also packs a powerful punch of medicinally active constituents. Shiitakes are known for their use in treating a variety of throat and vocal ailments.

Primarily recognized as a culinary specialty in Asian cooking, these mushrooms also contain strong medicinal compounds known for promoting health. Shiitakes are the second most produced mushrooms in the world. Traditionally they are grown on logs which are soaked in water and strike with large hammers to stimulate fruiting, but nowadays most shiitakes are grown in controlled environments.

Shiitake mushrooms are thought to have the following benefits:

• Immune Boosting
• Cancer prevention and treatment (especially for the stomach and colon)
• Anti-fungal, anti-viral, and general anti-infection properties
• Stimulate the immune system 
• Lower cholesterol
• Reduce blood pressure 
• Alleviate sore throat and cough
• Promotes healthy skin