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🌿 Maitake Mushroom (Grifola frondosa) | Immune Balance & Blood Sugar Support | NYCherbs®
The Remedy:
🌱 Other Names: Hen of the Woods, Dancing Mushroom, Cloud Mushroom, Ram’s Head (English), 🇯🇵 Japanese: Maitake (舞茸, “Dancing Mushroom”), 🇨🇳 Chinese: Hui Shu Hua (灰树花)
✨ Key Benefits:
🛡️ Strengthens immunity and defenses
⚖️ Supports healthy blood sugar balance
💧 Improves circulation and energy flow
🍄 Nourishes with rich polysaccharides (beta-glucans)
🌱 Grounding daily tonic for resilience and balance
📌 Traditional & Modern Uses:
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Used in Traditional Chinese Medicine as an immune booster and longevity aid
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Supports cardiovascular health and healthy blood sugar regulation
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Enhances energy and stamina when consumed regularly
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Modern research highlights maitake’s role in immune modulation
🌼 Herbal Combinations:
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🍄 Reishi Mushroom → synergizes for deep immune and stress support
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🌿 Astragalus → strengthens vitality and qi energy
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🍃 Ginseng → enhances stamina and blood sugar balance
🧴 Available Forms:
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Powder
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Capsules
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Dried mushroom (whole or cut)
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Tea/infusion
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Tincture