Botanical Index No. 931

Shitake

lentinus edodes

Medicinal Actions

Analysis pending research update.

Primary Conditions Treated

Anemia Bacteria Cancer breast cervix stomach Chemotherapy Cold Diabetes Flu Hepatosis High Blood Pressure High Cholesterol HIV Immunodepression Virus

General Dosage

1–3 capsules up to 3 ×/day; 6–16 g mushroom/day; extract 2–3 ×/day; 2–4 ml tincture.

Safety & Contraindications

Class 1. No contraindications known. Safety during pregnancy not established. High dosages may induce bloating and diarrhea. LEM used for recurrent stomach cancer in Japan, increasing survival rate, especially in combination with chemotherapy.