It is a fleshy oyster shell shape mushroom that grows on woods. It is considered as one of the most "therapeutic mushroom".
Health Benefits:
- Excellent source of vitamins B complex (B1, B2, B3, B9) and C.
- Excellent source of minerals like calcium, phosphorus, potasssium and iron (twice the amount found in meat).
- Good source of carbohydrates, proteins, dietary fibers and fatty acids.
- Contains beta-glucan with anti-cancer activity.
- Contains statin compound, lovastatin, that lowers blood cholesterol level.
- Reduces and suppresses tumor or cancer cell growth (breast, gastric, colon), metastasis and induces apoptosis or cell death.
- Cardiovascular protection. It lowers blood cholesterol and triglyceride levels. It also lowers high blood pressure.
- Lowers blood sugar level.
- Protects and prevents from developing liver diseases such as hepatitis, fibrosis and fatty liver.
- Anti-inflammatory efects. It relieves symptoms of arthritis and muscle spasms.
- Prevents and treats anemia due to high content of iron, folic acid and vitamin C.
Reference:
The Natural Healers
by: Dr. Butch Villena
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