Shiitake mushrooms (Lentinula Edodes)
Shiitake mushrooms have been used for centuries to stimulate the human immune system, assisting us in our resistance to diseases. They have been the center of medicinal mushroom research since the 1960's. Shiitake's stimulate the human body to produce lymphocytes, macrophages and interferon, which are our internal infection fighting agents and liver fortifying. They are also proven anti-tumor agents in Shiitake, and they have long been used in the treatment of ovarian cysts as well as other kinds of cancer.1 Shiitake's are also known to have broad spectrum anti-bacterial properties and have been used to inhibit the over growth of Candida albicans; yeast overgrowth leading to bacterial vaginitus and other major stomach imbalances, as well as Streptococcus pyogenes(strept throat); Staphylococcus aureus, staph infections and Bacillus megaterium.2 Shiitakes have been proven to lower blood cholesterol as well as treat Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.3 They also contain high amounts of B6, B12, and D2. A steady suppy of B and D vitamins in ones diet helps to balance the nervous system, regulate emotions and sleeping patterns, and can increase sexual vigor.
1Ghoneum, M. & G. Namatalla 1996. "Natural killer immunomodulatory and anti-cancer properties function in 27 cancer patients by MGN-3, a modified arabinoxylane from rice bran." Abstract. Ann. Assoc. Cancer Res., April 2-4 1996, Washington, D.C.
2Hatavani, N. 2001. " Anti-bacterial effect of the culture fluid of Leninus Eodes mycelium grown in submerged liquid culture." International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents Jan: 17(1):71-4
3Aoki, M,T. Motomu, A. Fukushima, T. Hieda, S Kobu, M. Takabayashi, K. Onon & Y. Mikami, 1987. "Low natural killer syndrome: Clinical and immunological features. Nat. Immun. Cell. Growth regular. 6: 116-28
Shiitake (Lentinula Edodes)
Ingredients: Organic Shiitake extract, grain alcohol (40%)
Extracted from organic shiitake using an organic menstruum.
Potency: dry herb ratio 1:2
Recommended Dosage: (shake well) 1/2 dropper (0.5ml) 2-3 times per day in warm water or under tongue.
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