Oyster Mushroom vs Auricularia Auricula

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Oyster Mushroom

Pleurotus ostreatus

Cardiovascular

Auricularia auricula-judae

Cardiovascular

Oyster Mushroom

✅ Generally safe in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Auricularia Auricula

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

A widely cultivated medicinal mushroom with cholesterol-lowering lovastatin and immune-stimulating beta-glucans.

A culinary and medicinal mushroom used in TCM for cardiovascular conditions and blood thinning.

Active Compounds

lovastatin, beta-glucans, ergothioneine, pleurostatin

beta-glucans, acidic polysaccharides, ergosterol, melanin

Traditional Uses

cholesterol reduction, immune support, diabetic support

blood thinning, cholesterol, cardiovascular health, immune support

Modern Uses

hypolipidemic, immunostimulant, antioxidant, antidiabetic

antiplatelet, hypolipidemic, immunostimulant, anti-tumor

Adult Dosage

1-3g extract daily or food amounts

1-3g daily or food amounts

Contraindications

statin medications

anticoagulant medications

Side Effects

generally well tolerated

antiplatelet effects

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E