Chinese Herbalism
Shiitake
Lentinula edodes
Also known as xiāng gū.
TCM: Tonifies Qi, Blood supports spleen, stomach, lungs nourishes wei qi reduces dampness/phlegm. Lentinan approved Japan/China cancer adjuvant since 1980s. AHCC popular immune/cancer support. Food use safe cooked.
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Indications what the tradition reached for it in
- Gingivitis
- Loss of appetite
- Cancer (adjuvant for gastric, breast, esophageal)
- Candida
- Liver disease
- Dyspepsia
- High triglycerides
- Weakness
- Hyperlipidemia
- Inflammation
- Immunodeficiency
- High cholesterol
- Hypertension
- Cardiovascular disease
- Hives
- Oxidative stress
- Flu
- Common cold
- Poor circulation
- Hepatitis
- Bloating
- Burnout
- Fatigue
- Infection
- Recurrent infections
- Stress
- Viral infections
- Digestive complaints
Safety
The record lists 4 contraindications; open the plate in the library to read them in full.
Dosing as the sources wrote it
| Preparation | As written | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Dried fruiting body | Dried fruiting body 9g/day (cholesterol) | 9000-9000 mg |
| polysaccharide extract | polysaccharide extract 2-6g/day (immune) | 2000-6000 mg |
| AHCC | AHCC 3-6g/day up to 9 years | 3000-6000 mg |
Doses are reproduced from the sources for practitioners and are not a recommendation for any person.
From the sources
Clinical Notes. TCM: Tonifies Qi, Blood supports spleen, stomach, lungs nourishes wei qi reduces dampness/phlegm. Lentinan approved Japan/China cancer adjuvant since 1980s. AHCC popular immune/cancer support. Food use safe cooked.
primary-actions. Shiitake acts primarily as: Immunomodulator, Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant, Hypolipidemic, Adaptogen. Secondary actions include Antiviral, Antimicrobial, Hepatoprotective, Antineoplastic.
indications. Shiitake is traditionally indicated for: Gingivitis, Loss of appetite, Cancer (adjuvant for gastric, breast, esophageal), Candida, Liver disease, Dyspepsia, High triglycerides, Weakness, Hyperlipidemia, Inflammation, Immunodeficiency, High cholesterol, Hypertension, Cardiovascular disease, Hives, and 13 further conditions.
dose-reference. Reference preparation/dosing for Shiitake: Dried fruiting body 9g/day (cholesterol); polysaccharide extract 2-6g/day (immune); AHCC 3-6g/day up to 9 years; cooked food amounts; tea, tincture, capsules ;
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