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Shiitake Mushroom Quick Facts

Name
Shiitake Mushroom (香菇, Xiāng Gū)
Thermal Nature
Neutral
Flavor
Sweet
Organ Affinity
Spleen, Stomach
Best Season
All
Good For
qi deficiency, balanced, phlegm dampness

Shiitake Mushroom

Neutral

香菇 (Xiāng Gū)

Fungus

Flavor (味)

Sweet

Organ Affinity (归经)

SpleenStomach

Benefits

  • ✓ Tonifies qi
  • ✓ Strengthens the spleen
  • ✓ Boosts immunity
  • ✓ Lowers cholesterol

Good For

qi deficiencybalancedphlegm dampness

Best Season

All