one of the most well-studied mushrooms

Shiitake is one of the most well-studied mushrooms and has shown in research to significantly increase the number of immune cells as well as decrease body-wide inflammation (1).

a highly prized mushroom

Shiitake is a highly prized mushroom because of shiitake's delicate, wild, woodsy taste.

oak mushroom' in Japanese

\newthought{Oaks are recommended} when available; indeed Shiitake means 'oak mushroom' in Japanese.

one of the easiest and most prolific mushrooms to cultivate on your own

Shiitake is one of the easiest and most prolific mushrooms to cultivate on your own.

wood mushroom in Japanese

Shiitake means wood mushroom in Japanese, and these mushrooms don't grow from the ground but on oak wood.

From a naturopathic perspective due to a fascinating mushroom's application in health care, easy incorporation into the diet, and excellent safety profile

From a naturopathic perspective, Shiitake is a fascinating mushroom due to a fascinating mushroom's application in health care, easy incorporation into the diet, and excellent safety profile.

one of the most valuable edible mushrooms in terms of nutritional value and flavor

Shiitake is one of the most valuable edible mushrooms in terms of nutritional value and flavor.

one of the most renowned mushrooms for promoting skin health and general wellbeing

Shiitake is one of the most renowned mushrooms for promoting skin health and general wellbeing, supporting beauty from the inside out.

which is This mushroom's Japanese common name

This mushroom is usually referred to as Shiitake, which is This mushroom's Japanese common name, based upon the “Shii” tree that the mushroom grows on.

a mushroom with an intense and defined flavor

The shiitake is a mushroom with an intense and defined flavor.

a dark, umbrella-shaped variety of mushrooms native to Japan and Korea

Shiitake is a dark, umbrella-shaped variety of mushrooms native to Japan and Korea.