With use dating back over 2,000 years, the ‘Hen of the woods’ or as it is known in Japan, the ‘Dancing Mushroom’, has been highly coveted by herbalists and gourmet chefs alike. In ancient Japan, Maitake mushroom was traded for its weight in Gold, causing the forager to be dancing with joy! A true gift from the forest, Maitake has been known as the ‘King of the mmune’ for its varied positive effects on the immune system, traditionally known as a‘Supreme Adaptogen’ - working to provide harmony to endocrine function. In Traditional Chinese Medicine Maitake is thought to enter the Heart, Kidney, and Liver channels while influencing the body’s energy to strengthen the Stomach and nourish and invigorate the blood. We are roud to offer our extracted Organic Maitake Mushroom Powder to you, which makes it more convenient to add to dishes as you would any condiment, ingredient or superfood.