Grifola frondosa(maitake) polysaccharide

Maitake mushroom is also known as the "dancing mushroom".The polysaccharides present in maitake have a unique structure and are among the most powerful studied in test tubes to date.The primary polysaccharide, beta-d-glucan, is well absorbed when taken orally and is being studied as a potential tool for prevention and treatment of cancer and as a adjunctive treatment for hiv infection.

Maitake mushroom is a precious fungus as food and medicine. Recently it is popular in south american and japanese markets as an excellent health tonic food, and its unique nutritional and medical value has attracted ever wider attention. Beta-glucan especially the protein-bound polysaccharides named d-fraction have anticancer and anti-hiv function and can adjust immune and incretion. It is also good in curing hepatitis and hypertension.