{"product_id":"dried-maitake-mushroom","title":"Dried Maitake Mushroom","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMaitake Mushrooms — The Dancing Mushroom\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaitake (\u003cem\u003eGrifola frondosa\u003c\/em\u003e), also known as \u003cstrong\u003eSheep's Head, Ram's Head,\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eHen of the Woods\u003c\/strong\u003e, is one of the most celebrated mushrooms in the world. The Japanese named it \u003cem\u003e\"maitake\"\u003c\/em\u003e — literally meaning \u003cstrong\u003e\"dancing mushroom.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e Prized for both its extraordinary flavor and its centuries-old medicinal legacy, Maitake is a true treasure of the forest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eRich Flavor \u0026amp; Texture\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost people find Maitake's taste and texture \u003cstrong\u003eenormously appealing\u003c\/strong\u003e — earthy, savory, and deeply satisfying. It is a versatile culinary mushroom that elevates soups, stir-fries, risottos, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTraditional \u0026amp; Modern Wellness\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaitake has been prized in \u003cstrong\u003etraditional Chinese and Japanese herbology\u003c\/strong\u003e as an adaptogen — an aid to help balance altered body systems back to a normal level. A variety of pharmacological effects have been demonstrated in laboratory studies, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActivates the immune system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuppresses growth and metastasis of tumors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduces elevated blood glucose levels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNormalizes serum lipids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduces elevated blood pressure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtects against liver damage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuppresses weight gain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eStatements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or health condition.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRehydrate your dried Maitake mushrooms by placing them in a bowl, covering with \u003cstrong\u003ehot tap water\u003c\/strong\u003e, and soaking for \u003cstrong\u003e30 minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e. After soaking, gently strain and rinse, pat dry with a paper towel, and use as you would fresh mushrooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 oz of dried mushrooms is equal to about 8 oz of fresh. Store your dried mushrooms in the freezer — they will keep their flavor, color, and last indefinitely.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"2oz","offer_id":71244915966205,"sku":null,"price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4oz","offer_id":71244915933437,"sku":null,"price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8oz","offer_id":71244915900669,"sku":null,"price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16oz","offer_id":71244915867901,"sku":null,"price":39.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0839\/5702\/2973\/files\/dried-maitake-in-bowl-pistol-river-logo.png?v=1788495808","url":"https:\/\/pistolrivermushrooms.com\/products\/dried-maitake-mushroom","provider":"Pistol River Mushroom Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}