Thuja plicata vs Lentinus edodes

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Thuja plicata

Immune Support

Immune Support

Thuja plicata

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Lentinus edodes

✅ Generally safe in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Description

A Pacific Northwest sacred tree used by First Nations for immune conditions, respiratory health, and wart removal.

East Asian culinary mushroom; lentinan polysaccharide approved in Japan as cancer immunotherapy adjunct.

Active Compounds

thujone, terpenes, flavonoids, tannins

lentinan, eritadenine, AHCC, beta-glucans, eritadenine, eritadenine, selenium

Traditional Uses

Immune support, Respiratory health, Antifungal use

immune support, cancer support, cardiovascular, hepatitis, HIV

Modern Uses

Immune modulation, Antiviral activity, Antifungal research

immunostimulant, anti-tumor, cardiovascular, antiviral

Adult Dosage

0.5-1ml tincture (small doses)

3-15g dried mushroom or 500mg extract daily

Contraindications

Pregnancy contraindicated, High doses neurotoxic

autoimmune disease, immunosuppressants, blood thinners, bleeding disorders

Side Effects

Neurotoxicity

GI upset, Shiitake dermatitis 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