Lentinus edodes (shiitake) is a famous traditional Chinese mushroom, in the world it is the earliest mushroom which was cultivated by human being. Lentinus edodes (shiitake) has many nutritional elements and tastes good, so that it is named as king mushroom.
Shiitake can enhance immunity, prevent catching cold; prevent rachitis; the content substance lentysin can prevent the cirrhosis of blood vessel, reduce blood pressure. And shiitake is also regarded as the ideal food to prevent the poisoning by acid food.