Western Herbalism
Maitake
Grifola frondosa
Also known as Hen of the Woods, Shitake, Reishi.
Traditionally used in TCM (Hui Shu Hua) to tonify Spleen Qi, Stomach, Kidneys calms Shen (Spirit). Potent immunomodulator via beta-glucans. Limited human clinical data more trials needed White Rabbit Institute
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Indications what the tradition reached for it in
- Tumor growth
- Cancer support (breast, liver, lung sarcoma)
- High cholesterol
- Metastasis
- Metabolic syndrome
- Type 2 diabetes
- Hypertension
- Anxiety
- Weight management
- Inflammation
- Hyperglycemia
- Aging symptoms
- Frailty
- Urinary dysfunction
- Immunodeficiency
- Hemorrhoids
- Fatigue
- Burnout
- Edema
- Fluid retention
- Fungal infections
- Liver disease
- Recurrent infections
- Stress
- Urinary disorders
- Viral infections
- Diabetes
- Bacterial infection
- Hyperlipidemia
- Infection
Safety
The record lists 5 contraindications; open the plate in the library to read them in full.
Dosing as the sources wrote it
| Preparation | As written | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Dried equivalent | Dried equivalent 1.6-7 g/day (powder, non-std extract) | 1600-7000 mg |
| 40% polysaccharides) < | ||
| 7 g/day | 7000-7000 mg | |
| Decoction | Decoction 3-7 g/day | 3000-7000 mg |
| 5-10 g powder daily in divided doses. Ten grams daily of the dried Maitake powder (equivalent to 200g of fresh mushroom) is | 5000-10000 mg |
Doses are reproduced from the sources for practitioners and are not a recommendation for any person.
From the sources
Clinical Notes. Traditionally used in TCM (Hui Shu Hua) to tonify Spleen Qi, Stomach, Kidneys calms Shen (Spirit). Potent immunomodulator via beta-glucans. Limited human clinical data more trials needed White Rabbit Institute
primary-actions. Maitake acts primarily as: Immunomodulator, Antineoplastic. Secondary actions include Adaptogen, Antiviral, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Hypoglycemic, Hypolipidemic.
indications. Maitake is traditionally indicated for: Tumor growth, Cancer support (breast, liver, lung sarcoma), High cholesterol, Metastasis, Metabolic syndrome, Type 2 diabetes, Hypertension, Anxiety, Weight management, Inflammation, Hyperglycemia, Aging symptoms, Frailty, Urinary dysfunction, Immunodeficiency, and 15 further conditions.
constituents. Notable constituents of Maitake include: Beta-glucans (D-fraction, MD-fraction, Grifolan), Polysaccharides, Glycoproteins (e.g., GFAHP), Ergosterol, Phenolic compounds, Fatty acids (palmitic, oleic, linoleic.
In formulas
Maitake stands in 3 documented formulas in the library, among them Deep Immune Tonic Formula, Immune Support During Cancer Treatment, Post-Illness Recovery Tonic.
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