Matsutake Mushroom vs Samento Amazonian

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Matsutake Mushroom

Tricholoma matsutake

Immune Support

Samento Amazonian

Uncaria tomentosa (POA-free)

Immune Support

⚠️ Pregnancy & Nursing Warnings

Matsutake Mushroom

✅ Generally safe in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Samento Amazonian

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Sacred Japanese mushroom growing with pine trees, extremely prized in Japanese culture as an autumn delicacy and immune tonic in Japanese folk medicine.

Specialized pentacyclic-only cats claw extract for Lyme and immune conditions.

Active Compounds

beta-glucans, polysaccharides, MT-1, ergosterol, cinnamic acid

Pentacyclic oxindole alkaloids only, Quinovic acid glycosides

Traditional Uses

Immune tonic and longevity in Japanese folk medicine, Sacred autumn food offering in Japan, Cancer support in Japanese Kampo, Respiratory conditions

Lyme disease, Chronic immune conditions, Inflammation

Modern Uses

Immunomodulatory, Antitumor research, Antioxidant, Anti-inflammatory

Enhanced immune modulator, Anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial

Adult Dosage

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

15-40 drops tincture 1-3x daily

Contraindications

Autoimmune conditions with extracts

Autoimmune diseases, Pregnancy, Organ transplant

Side Effects

Generally safe as food

Herxheimer reaction, GI upset

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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