Hawaiian Mamaki vs Enoki Mushroom

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Hawaiian Mamaki

Pipturus albidus

Immune Support

Flammulina filiformis

Immune Support

Description

Endemic Hawaiian plant used by native Hawaiians for centuries as a general health tonic and digestive aid.

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

Active Compounds

catechins, rutin, chlorogenic acid, flavonoids

flammulin, proflamin, beta-glucans, ergosterol, polysaccharides

Traditional Uses

traditional Hawaiian health tonic, digestive support, postpartum recovery drink

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

Modern Uses

antioxidant, digestive support, anti-inflammatory

Immunomodulatory, Antitumor research, Antioxidant, Anti-inflammatory

Adult Dosage

2-4g dried leaf as tea daily

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

Contraindications

none known

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

Side Effects

none reported

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