Maitake
Grifola frondosa
'Hen of the woods' — a culinary mushroom studied for immune and blood-sugar support.
Traditional use (tcm): 'Hen of the woods' — a culinary mushroom studied for immune and blood-sugar support.
'Hen of the woods' — a culinary mushroom studied for immune and blood-sugar support.
Active constituents are under study; evidence ranges from traditional use to preliminary human trials.
- 'Hen of the woods' — a culinary mushroom studied for immune and blood-sugar support.
Evidence strength: preclinical.
- See the evidence level above
- May lower blood sugar; mild effects otherwise.
- Pregnant/breastfeeding people without medical advice
May lower blood sugar; mild effects otherwise.
May interact with prescription medications — review with a clinician if you take any.
Use caution in pregnancy, breastfeeding, for children, and with chronic disease unless cleared by a clinician.
Choose reputable, tested suppliers; correct identification is essential for wild-harvested plants.