Maitake Extract (Grifola frondosa): 1 fl oz: F
About 50 dropperfuls per bottle. That's dropperfuls, not drops. For thousands of years Maitake mushrooms have been revered in China and Japan as a food to maintain health, preserve youth, and increase longevity. Within the last 20 years there has been an increased scientific interest in the study of Maitake and its healing properties. Maitake has been recognized to be helpful in treatment and/or prevention of the following: Cancer HIV/AIDS High Blood Pressure Diabetes Obesity High Cholesterol A common denominator among some mushrooms and some herbs is the presence of complex polysaccharides in their structure. These active constituents help support immune system function and are sometimes called immunomodulators. The polysaccharides present in maitake have a unique structure and are among the most powerful studied in test tubes to date.(2) The primary polysaccharide, beta-D-glucan, is well absorbed when taken orally and is being studied as a potential tool for prevention and treatment of cancer and as a adjunctive treatment for HIV infection.(3,4) Animal studies suggest maitake may lower serum cholesterol and triglycerides.(5,6) However, this research is still preliminary and requires human trials for confirmation. Used as recommended above, there have been no reports of side effects with maitake. At the time of writing, there were no well-known drug interactions with maitake. We offer Fungi Perfecti’s alcohol-based medicinal mushroom extracts, in 1 and 2 fluid ounce bottles, made from pure mushroom mycelium cultured on Certified Organic brown rice. 30 drops of extract is equivalent to 1 gram of mushroom mycelium/fruitbodies, and can be consumed directly or mixed into your favorite beverage. Recommended use: 15 to 30 drops, twice per day. Since 1980, Fungi Perfecti has been at the forefront of the gourmet and medicinal mushroom movement. Founder Paul Stamets, author of the definitive text 'Growing Gourmet & Medicinal Mushrooms,' has pioneered the cultivation of many unique strains of medicinal fungi. Strains are continuously tested at our research and production facility. Located at the base of the pristine Olympic Peninsula of Washington State, our 17 acre farm on the Puget Sound is the ideal site for the isolation and adaptation of potent new mushroom strains from the wild. Fungi Perfecti is dedicated to making the best medicinal mushroom products, and uses only the highest quality ingredients. All of our products are Certified Organic by the Washington State Organic Food Certification Program. They are free of pesticides, heavy metals and other contaminants and Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs). They are also Kosher Certified. Cultivated and processed under environmentally controlled laboratory conditions, you can be assured that you are getting a bona-fide product of the highest quality. 'Fungi Perfecti, owned by mycologist and author Paul Stamets, is the best all-round source for medicinal mushroom products and i