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Enoki Mushroom

Immune Support

Flammulina filiformis

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Last updated Mar 29, 2026

Description

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

Active Compounds

flammulinproflaminbeta-glucansergosterolpolysaccharides

Traditional Uses

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

Modern Uses

Immunomodulatory
Antitumor research
Antioxidant
Anti-inflammatory

Dosage Information

Recommended dosing guidelines

Forms: other, extract, powder, capsule
Adult Dose: Eat freely as food; 500mg-1g standardized extract daily
Child Dose: Safe as food from childhood
Preparation Notes: Cook before eating (raw has flammutoxin); available fresh or dried; add to soups.

Safety Information

Generally safe during pregnancy

Generally safe while nursing

Contraindications

Raw mushroom mildly toxic (flammutoxin)
Autoimmune conditions with extracts

Possible Side Effects

Gastrointestinal upset with raw consumption

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