Maitake mushroom

Maitake or grifola frondosa is an extract of maitake are used as an alternative 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