The Elixir of Life: Organic Shiitake

Shiitake (Lentinula edodes) is an edible mushroom appreciated both for its gastronomic qualities and for its richness in bioactive substances, such as phenolic compounds and immunomodulators. It stands out for its nutritional richness, containing all the essential amino acids, as well as important minerals such as iron, calcium and zinc. It is also a source of B vitamins, vitamin E and provitamin D, polyunsaturated fatty acids, and is rich in polysaccharides, including the beta-glucan lentinan. Historically, Shiitake was one of the first mushrooms cultivated on wood, and today it is among the most consumed mushrooms in the world. It is also known by other names such as "Himematsutake", "Xianggu" or "Hoang-mo". The history and origins of Shiitake seem to date back to 199 BCE, when Emperor Chuai of Japan is said to have received this mushroom as a gift. It would then have had positive effects on physical endurance, sexual vigor and longevity of those who consumed it. This is why Shiitake still bears the nickname of “Elixir of Life”, “bearer of life” or even “samurai mushroom”. It was then spread to the rest of Asia from the 11th century before reaching the West. The extraordinary composition of Shiitake makes it one of the most recognized medicinal mushrooms in the world and one of the most famous in traditional Asian medicine. Its applications are now being studied in several areas such as integrative support or the metabolic-endocrine system. Organic Shiitake (ecocert), FULLSPECTRUM, 50% Polysaccharides, > 15% B-Glucans.   Contact us to receive our product training materials and introduction to Mycotherapy.