Origin:

• East Asia, Europe, North America
• Is cultivated in many countries

History:
According to legends, gatherers in Japan danced for joy when finding a Maitake. Its virtue made it very valuable. However, it was only in the 80th of the 20th century that this fungus has been cultivated. Until then finding a Maitake depended solely on the gatherer’s luck in forests. The Maitake is not only used in order to maintain human health, but also as aromatic completion of various meals. Generally it is one of the most favourite edible mushrooms.

Application:

• Strengthening of the immune system P/E
• Prevention and accompanying treatment of breast, lung, liver and pancreatic cancer E
• Improvement of compatibility of radio and chemotherapy E
• Supports the bone system when suffering from osteoporosis P
• Regulation of weight and blood pressure P/E

Particularity:
The Maitake diminishes the storage of fat in tissue, thus it supports weight reduction. Furthermore it has an anti-diabetic effect and gently lowers the blood pressure, and with that it is an important supporter fighting against the Metabolic Syndrom.

P = Powder (i.e. in tablet form)
E = Extract (i.e. saggar)
P/E = powder and extracts combined

This will give you an idea which dosage form normally is the most adequate.