Maitake mushroom

Maitake or grifola frondosa is an extract of maitake mushrooms that is used as an alternative medicine, particularly in traditional Chinese medicine.

Alternative names
Maitake is also known as
 * Hen of the woods
 * Huishu hua
 * King of mushrooms
 * Monkey's bench
 * Ram's head
 * Sheep's head
 * Shelf fungus

Potential uses

 * As an antiviral
 * Cholesterol
 * Diabetes
 * High blood pressure
 * Obesity

There is insufficient evidence for use in cancer.

Cusack Protocol
The Cusack Protocol, which was devised for Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, requires 100% fractionally distilled aloe vera or aloe vera juice capsules, or maitake mushrooms.

Costs and availability
Maitake extracts are available over the counter.

Learn more

 * Maitake - drugs.com