Shiitake | Medicinal plant in the Akhdar Encyclopedia
Food and studies have been conducted to assess immune and lipid indicators. Study results should be interpreted according to the type of extract, dosage, and quality of evidence, and should not replace medical diagnosis or treatment.
Plant name
Shiitake
Latin name
Lentinula edodes
Common names
Shiitake
foreign names
Lentinula edodes
The group
Omphalotaceae
Habitat and Geographic Distribution
East Asia; cultivated globally
Botanical description
A plant species belonging to the Omphalotaceae family, the scientific name Lentinula edodes is used as an accurate reference to avoid confusion with similar popular names.
Used part
fruiting body
chemical components
Lentinan and beta-glucans
Properties and medical uses
Food and studies have been conducted to assess immune and lipid indicators.
Study results should be interpreted according to the type of extract, dosage, and quality of evidence, and should not replace medical diagnosis or treatment.
pharmaceutical forms
Preparations from the fruiting body may be available as tea, powder, or standardized extract depending on the plant and local regulations; dosages vary drastically between forms and are not inferred from this record.
Side effects and precautions
Raw food may cause linear dermatitis; be aware of potential allergic reactions.
Consult a healthcare professional if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, have liver or kidney disease, or are taking chronic medications.
the environment
East Asia; cultivated globally
Agriculture and productivity
The aforementioned native environment and the requirements of the Lentinula edodes species are taken into account, with the acquisition of botanically certified propagation material and avoidance of collecting threatened wild species.
History and Heritage
East Asia; cultivated globally.
This traditional use illustrates the historical context and does not, on its own, prove therapeutic efficacy.
Medical note
This is educational content and does not constitute medical advice.
Do not consume any unidentified plant, do not stop taking prescribed medication, and contact emergency services or a poison control center if poisoning is suspected.
تنبيه صحي
هذه المعلومات للتثقيف ولا تمثل وصفة علاجية.
استشر طبيباً أو صيدلانياً قبل استخدام أي نبات طبي، خاصة أثناء الحمل أو الرضاعة أو عند تناول أدوية مزمنة.
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