Shiitake

Download or read book Shiitake written by Kenneth Jones and published by Inner Traditions / Bear & Co. This book was released on 1995 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The shiitake is a highly prized food, yet few are aware of its its important role in traditional Chinese medicine where it been used as a folk treatment for colds, measles, and bronchial inflammations. But recent studies also indicate its usefulness in lowering blood cholesterol, bolstering the immune system, and increasing the body's ability to ward off tumors, viral infections, and chronic fatigue.