Shiitake Mushroom Extract

Botanical name: Lentinula edodes

Part used: Mycelium

Ingredients: Dried Shitake mycelium, certified organic non-GMO cane alcohol and pure Adirondack water.

Percentage of alcohol used: 35-40%

Ratio plant to menstruum: 1:6

Safety considerations: Contraindicated for those who are allergic to mushrooms. If taken in excess, may cause diarrhea and bloating. 

About: Shiitake mushroom, native to East Asia, is cultivated worldwide for its purported health benefits. Lentinan, a polysaccharide isolated from Shiitake’s fruiting body and mycelium, has been well studied and is thought responsible for Shiitake's beneficial effects. Shitake is considered an adaptogen; is Immune-regulating; supports interferon production; hepato-protective; addresses serum cholesterol; soothes bronchial inflammation.

Recommended Dosage: 30-60 drops OR 1/4-1/2 tsp 2-4 times per day in juice or water.  *Please note our recommended dosage may differ from other sources.

*This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.