Sohn Hae-bok, director of Jangsu Oriental Medicine Clinic
Shiitake mushrooms are one of the most loved mushrooms. Mushrooms are pollution-free agricultural products that do not require the use of pesticides or fertilizers. It only needs fresh water and fresh air to grow. It can be said that it is a precious gift that nature gives to humans in the age of pollution.
In nature, it mainly occurs in old broad-leaved trees such as oak, chestnut, and oak, but rarely occurs in conifers such as cedar. Many grow on the side of old trees. Umbrella-shaped shiitake mushrooms are dark brown with fluffy scales, and the back side is white with fine wrinkles.
Mushrooms, which are fungi, share characteristics of animals and ecological characteristics of plants. Nutrients also have the main components of animals and plants. It has a relatively higher protein content than plants, and is far richer in minerals and vitamins than animals. However, due to its low calorie content, it is a very useful food for preventing and treating obesity and adult diseases. Among the many mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms are the most widely used, most widely studied, and proven therapeutic effects.
Shiitake mushrooms have been proven to have various therapeutic effects. It has anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, antiviral, antibacterial and antiparasitic properties. It has been shown to regulate blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol, and have immunomodulatory effects. In addition, it strengthens the kidneys, improving urinary frequency, and improves liver function to help blood circulation.
Shiitake mushrooms are cold in nature, sweet in taste, and non-toxic. Fresh shiitake mushrooms taste earthy and resemble meat. Shiitake mushrooms were said to have the effect of supplementing the ‘crisis’ in the medical book, but they are actually effective in strengthening the digestive system, which helps with loss of appetite or indigestion. It has a nourishing effect, so it is effective even when there is not enough milk or when the body is tired after childbirth. It was also said to be effective in treating skin disease ‘headache (痘疹)’, which proves that shiitake mushrooms have antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects.
In shiitake mushrooms, a polysaccharide called lentinan, which enhances T-cell function, which is an immune cell, was discovered.
Shiitake mushrooms contain a component called lecithin, which is effective in preventing the proliferation of cancer cells and improving blood circulation. Due to this amazing efficacy, shiitake mushrooms are emerging as one of the treatments for various cancer diseases in many countries, including China, Japan and the United States. For reference, representative foods widely known to have anti-cancer effects are shiitake mushrooms, radish, radish, burdock, and carrots.
However, shiitake mushrooms are cold and dry, so people with cold bodies should not eat a lot. It is high in fiber, so people who often suffer from diarrhea should not eat too much. Shiitake mushrooms have a unique scent in a component called lethionin, and it is because of this scent that shiitake mushrooms help to clear the mind.
Shiitake mushrooms lower blood cholesterol levels by eritadenine contained in mushrooms. The adverse effects of excessive intake of saturated fat are also suppressed to some extent, and it is recommended as a very beneficial food for patients suffering from heart disease or arteriosclerosis.
Shiitake mushrooms are a great recipe for Chinese dishes that use a lot of pork. Even in the United States, where there has been little tradition of edible mushrooms in recent years, shiitake mushroom cultivation is increasing every year as these outstanding medicinal effects are widely known.
Decoction of shiitake mushroom water is effective in preventing and treating various adult diseases. A month like kelp makes a good tea for lowering blood pressure. Shiitake mushrooms are not dal, but are often used as powder. Take one tablespoon of the finely ground powder in warm water and drink it as a tea. This powder can be used instead of chemical seasonings when cooking. When using shiitake as a medicine, dried shiitake mushrooms are more effective than raw ones, so use dried shiitake mushrooms. This is because dried in the sun has a much higher vitamin D content.
[ 저작권자 ⓒ디지털타임스, 무단 전재 및 재배포 금지 ]
2023-08-30 09:43:00
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