Flammulina Velutipes

Flammulina velutipes. It is a cultivated medicinal mushroom. Fresh fruit bodies contain about 90% water.

The Flammulina velutipes mushroom has antioxidant properties. A research done established the existent of ergothioneine, an antioxidant in the mushroom.

Flammulina velutipes has antioxidants that rid the body of free radicals hence boosting the immune system. One such antioxidant in the mushroom is ergothioneine.

The Flammulina velutipes mushroom also has anti-viral and anti-bacterial properties. The active ingredients in the Enokitake mushroom include lectin and beta-D-glucan. Lectin is an immune-modulatory protein which enhances production of antioxidants.

The Flammulina velutipes is able to fight against diseases of degenerative sicknesses such as dementia and Alzheimers. It also has anti-inflammatory substances that help lower the risk of ailments. The detoxifying nature of these substances also protects you from the risk of heart diseases.

The Flammulina velutipes mushroom is valued very highly in Japan, not just for its culinary properties, but more so for its contribution to health.