Shiitake mushrooms (Lentinus edodes) have famously been used in traditional Chinese medicine as a way to promote longevity, but also draw from the medical traditions of Japan, Korea, and Eastern Russia. This anti-inflammatory mushroom offers an impressive myriad of vitamins, minerals, and other health-promoting compounds. In addition, research suggests that shiitake mushrooms may bolster immunity, support heart health, and provide powerful antioxidant properties.*