Shiitake mushroom is an edible fungus native to Asia and it is used to help treat cancer, tumor, AIDS, high blood pressure, heart disease and hepatitis.
Studies in animals have found that shiitake mushrooms contain compounds that have antitumor, cholesterol-lowering, and virus-inhibiting effects.
Shiitake mushrooms boost the body’s immune system, thus help fight the development and progression of cancer, tumor and AIDS.
Shiitake mushrooms lower cholesterol levels, therefore help prevent heart disease.
Shiitake mushroom produces interferon, a group of natural proteins that stops viruses from multiplying, so it help treat infections such as hepatitis.
According to traditional Chinese medicine and food guidelines, shiitake mushroom is a cooling food. From the point of view of traditional Chinese medicine, a cooling herb or food can reduce internal fire (overheating, overfunctioning, inflammation), thus can help fight viruses and infections.
Shiitake mushrooms can be cooked with chicken, pork, beef, fish and vegetables. You can find dried shiitake mushrooms in an Asian food market.
Please note:
– Shiitake mushroom is a food, it may have mild effects to help treat some diseases, but you should not rely on it.
– People with skin allergies, pruritus should not eat shiitake mushrooms.
For more information about natural remedies for cancer, go to Natural Remedies Center: http://www.naturalremediescenter.com/treat/cancer/
