Shiitake: The Healing
Mushroom
By Kenneth Jones. 5" x 7", 113 pages, paperback. Traditionally
classified as a food that activates the blood, Shiitake has been used as
a fold treatment for colds, measles, and bronchial inflammations. More recent
studies have indicated its usefulness in lowing blood cholesterol levels
and preventing heart disease. Shiitake: The Healing Mushroom takes the reader
on a lively tour of the healing properties of one of the world's most delicious
foods. |