Mushrooms Mushrooms are often used in China and Japan. In both countries there as been extensive scientific research into their health benefits. Approximately 50 mushrooms have demonstrated some anti-cancer effects. It contains B-Glucan which has shown antitumor, immune enhancing properties.
Mushrooms work as diuretics and liver protectors to some degree.
Some studies in China have inicated that Zhu ling may help the immune system after chemotherapy. Most mushrooms supply niacin, Vit. C, B2, D2, potassium, magnesium, calcium, fiber and amino acids. An extract of Shitake mushrooms-leninan is approved in Japan for treatment of stomach cancer. Maitake is currently being tested in a U.S. clinical trial.