Tastes: umami

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  • Hericium erinaceus

    Botanical Overview Hericium erinaceus, commonly known as Lion’s Mane Mushroom, Bearded Tooth Mushroom, or Pom Pom Blanc, belongs to the family Hericiaceae. It is primarily native to Asia, North America, and Europe. The parts used medicinally are the fruiting bodies and mycelium of the fungus. Energetics This mushroom is considered energetically neutral in temperature with…


  • Arthrospira platensis

    Botanical Overview Arthrospira platensis, commonly known as Spirulina, belongs to the family Cyanobacteriaceae. It is a filamentous cyanobacterium found predominantly in tropical and subtropical alkaline lakes worldwide. The entire organism is used medicinally and as a nutritional supplement. Common names include Spirulina. Energetics This algae has a neutral temperature and moisture quality with an umami…


  • Grifola frondosa

    Botanical Overview Grifola frondosa, commonly known as Maitake, Hen of the Woods, or Sheep’s Head, is a medicinal mushroom belonging to the family Meripilaceae. It is native to regions of North America, Asia, and Europe. The therapeutically used part is the fruiting body. Energetics This mushroom presents a neutral temperature with moistening moisture quality. Its…


  • Lentinula edodes

    Botanical Overview Lentinula edodes, commonly known as Shiitake mushroom, belongs to the Marasmiaceae family. It is native to East Asia including Japan, China, and Korea. The fruiting body is the part used medicinally and culinarily. Energetics Lentinula edodes is traditionally considered cooling in temperature and moistening in nature, with a characteristic umami taste. It is…