Enoki Mushroom vs Ti Plant

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Enoki Mushroom

Flammulina filiformis

Immune Support

Ti Plant

Cordyline fruticosa

Immune Support

Description

Popular East Asian edible mushroom used in Japanese and Chinese folk medicine as immune tonic and now studied for cancer-fighting compounds.

Sacred plant of Hawaiian, Polynesian, and Southeast Asian cultures used spiritually and medicinally for fever, digestive conditions, and spirit protection.

Active Compounds

flammulin, proflamin, beta-glucans, ergosterol, polysaccharides

steroidal saponins, flavonoids, phenolics, resveratrol analogues, anthocyanins

Traditional Uses

Immune tonic in Japanese folk medicine, Cancer support in Japanese Kampo tradition, Digestive conditions, Longevity food

Fever and infections in Hawaiian medicine, Spiritual protection and cleansing in Polynesia, Digestive conditions, Wound healing

Modern Uses

Immunomodulatory, Antitumor research, Antioxidant, Anti-inflammatory

Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant, Antifungal, Astringent

Adult Dosage

Eat freely as food; 500mg-1g standardized extract daily

Leaf tea 2 cups daily; topical leaf compresses as needed

Contraindications

Raw mushroom mildly toxic (flammutoxin), Autoimmune conditions with extracts

None established

Side Effects

Gastrointestinal upset with raw consumption

Generally well tolerated

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

Reviewed by: HerbAlly Editorial Team, Medical herbalists and healthcare professionals

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E

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