Maitake is a delicious, edible mushroom known by the Japanese as the “dancing mushroom” and the “envy of epicures.” As a food supplement or health food, it is used similarly to Shiitake. Many Japanese practitioners use Maitake to support healthy blood pressure levels, healthy blood lipids, healthy blood sugar levels and a healthy weight. Numerous scientific articles report beneficial effects of Maitake and its antioxidant properties. Maitake can be used on a daily basis as a nutritional supplement to support healthy metabolism and support a strong immune system. Maitake regulates Stomach and Intestines, strengthens Liver and Heart, tonifies Qi and Blood, eliminates food stagnation, lightens the body, calms Shen, clears Heat, roots the Yang.
