Lentinus edodes (Shitake)

shitake

Anti-tumour:
Immune enchancement. Activating macrophage, T-cell and NK-cell. Increasing production of TNF-α, interleukins, interferon and complement C3.

Anti-HIV:
Producing synergistic effect with azidothymidine (AZT).

Anti-hyperlipemia:
Promoting the metabolism and excretion of the eaten cholesterol.

Anti-thrombogenicity:
Inhibiting platelet aggregation.

Natural antidote:
Strengthening liver function of detoxication.