Maitake: The Dancing Mushroom That Boosts Immunity And Kills Cancer
by Chantelle Zakariasen
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Maitake translates from it’s Japanese name to ‘dancing mushroom’ and for good reason. Finding a cluster of these immune boosting mushrooms brings such elation that foragers often dance with joy. Folklore suggests that the person lucky enough to stumble upon these mushrooms in the forest was able to trade them for their weight in silver.
Also known as hen-of-the-woods, maitake mushrooms have been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for centuries. In traditional herbalism, maitake is classified as an adaptogen, a substance which produces a balancing effect on the immune system as well as helping the body to resist the negative effects of stress.
Recently, modern medicine is starting to take note of the healing properties maitake mushrooms have to offer. Medicinal mushrooms, including but not limited to maitake, are rich in polysaccharides. These long chain carbohydrate molecules hold within them many medicinal wonders. Specifically, beta-glucans, which offer a profound anti-inflammatory effect and can be used in treating a wide range of diseases, from cancer to high cholesterol.
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Source: http://www.riseearth.com/2016/01/maitake-dancing-mushroom-that-boosts.html
