Enokitake Mushroom vs Enoki Mushroom

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Enokitake Mushroom

Flammulina velutipes

Immune Support

Enoki Mushroom

Flammulina filiformis

Immune Support

Description

Delicate East Asian mushroom used in Japanese, Korean, and Chinese cuisine and medicine for immune support, anti-aging, and digestive health. Contains unique flammulin proteins.

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

Active Compounds

proflamin, flammulin, ergosterol, beta-glucans

flammulin, proflamin, beta-glucans, ergosterol, polysaccharides

Traditional Uses

Immune tonic in East Asian traditions, Anti-aging food medicine, Digestive health, Longevity food herb

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

Modern Uses

Immune modulation, Antitumor research, Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant

Immunomodulatory, Antitumor research, Antioxidant, Anti-inflammatory

Adult Dosage

Freely as food; 500-1000mg extract daily

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

Contraindications

Mushroom allergy

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

Side Effects

Rare allergic reactions

Gastrointestinal upset with raw consumption

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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