Shiitake Mushroom

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Shiitake Mushroom,

 Lentinula edodes,

 Preparing with meals, Steeping Shiitake Tea, making tincture and crafting Extracts are the most common herbal uses for this time tested fungus. If one doesn't prefer tea, extract or tincture, the powdered Shiitake can be used to make capsules or pills. Shiitake can be used for numerous herbal remedies and is widely used by those familiar with the benefits of wild fungus.

Harvested from plugged Oak Trees in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. No smog, no pollution and rich, nutrient filled soil provide the perfect environment for harvesting all natural, non GMO, wild mushrooms and herbs. Our Shiitake powder includes all parts of the Mushroom including the cap, stem, volva and mycelium.

Lentinula edodes is a polypore mushroom that grows in groups on the decaying wood of deciduous trees.

Organic Shiitake is an edible mushroom native to East Asia, which is cultivated and consumed in many Asian countries as well as around the world. It is considered a medicinal in many forms of traditional medicine. The Mushroom is prized in traditional Chinese and Japanese herbology as a medicinal mushroom. Shiitake is very high in antioxidants and phytonutrients.

The fresh shiitake mushroom has a rich, buttery, meaty flavor unlike many mushroom varieties. When dried, the shiitake's flavor develops a smoky richness. The texture is also quite different from that of other mushrooms.

Shiitake are "Choice" mushrooms comparable to the Morel Mushroom, Reishi, Portabella, Oyster Mushrooms and The King Bolete. Weather you are a Culinary Chef, a Home Cook or prefer a Backyard Barbecue, Shiitake are a healthy treat with any meal.

Bulk Herbs and Dried Mushrooms are always packaged in sealed retail foil pouchs, always guaranteed fresh or your money back!

The information we share on this website is based on research from books, the internet, research papers, and personal experience with native plants. The information contained in this website should not be considered medical advice. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any illness or disease. For diagnosis or treatment consult your physician.

As with any food, allergic reactions can also occur with organic herbs. If you are pregnant or breast feeding do not use this herb. Speak with a medical professional if you have any concerns or adverse reactions.