Maitake

(Grifola frondosa)

Our Maitake products:

Maitake Tincture
Vital 6 Tincture - Blend of Chaga, Reishi, Cordyceps, Maitake, Shiitake, & Turkey Tail
Neuro Immune Tincture - Blend of Chaga, Reishi, Maitake, & Lion’s Mane

Have you ever seen a hen in the woods? How about a dancing mushroom? Well, thanks to Maitake, you can find both in one!

Maitake (Grifola frondosa) is a polypore mushroom that grows typically at the base of oak trees. It earned several fun names due to its fascinating shape and structure, such as Hen of the Wood, Dancing Mushroom and Sheep's Head Mushroom. Take a gander at this funky fungi and see what shapes you see. Not only is Maitake whimsical, it's also medicinal!

Maitake has a high concentration of Beta-Glucans, which aid in stimulating and supporting the immune system. This makes Maitake a worthwhile companion when you need your immune system at peak performance! Research has also demonstrated Maitake’s ability to maintain healthy blood sugar levels. Compounds in Maitake help support metabolic function, while maintaining balanced levels of glucose in the body.

In fact, Maitake was so revered in feudal era Japan that it was even used as currency! People would trade Maitake for its equivalent weight in silver. Clearly, the value was well understood back then, and we are happy to see that understanding returning in modern times.

So maybe next time you come across the Dancing Mushroom, you may want to do a celebratory dance yourself!