shiitake mushroom
Shiitake, also known as "fragrant mushroom," is a mushroom belonging to the Marasmiaceae family. Its brown cap has a diameter of 5 to 12 cm and its flesh is white. It grows wild in Asia on tree trunks, especially oak trees in humid forests. Known since the Ming dynasty (1368-1644), it was then reserved for the emperor and his family.
Name:
Shiitake
Latin name: Lentinula edodes (Berk.) Pegler
Type: Marasmiaceae
Part used: Mushroom
Origin: China, Japan
Key Properties
Used for its immunostimulant properties
In Japan and China, shiitake mushrooms are used for their immunostimulant properties. They are believed to boost the body's defense mechanisms by increasing T-cell and macrophage levels. Their main active compound is lentinan, a complex sugar (polysaccharide).
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