Maitake
Maitake
INDICATIONS
Tonic Immune Support,* Immune Challenges.*
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
One to three capsules, twice daily, AM and PM, on an empty stomach.
TOXICITY, CAUTIONS, CONTRADICTIONS
The polysaccharides in Maitake are considered to be safe and non-toxic. However, immuno-modulating substances should be avoided completely in organ transplant patients utilizing immuno-suppressive agents.
CLINICAL RESEARCH
All of the published clinical research on Maitake has focused on the immune supporting* properties of the polysaccharides.
TRADITIONAL USE AND PREPARATION
No references available from TCM.
ACTIVE CONSTITUENTS
Polysaccharides (1-6. 1-3 linked proteoglycans extracted from the cell walls of the fruit body).
EXTRACTION INFORMATION
All of the published research on Maitake and the Maitake Fractions is based on hot water extracts of the fruit bodies.