Lentinus edodes

Lentinus edodes is the scientific name for the shiitake mushroom (椎茸). This mushroom is used heavily in Japanese cooking and can been found in Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Thai cooking. It is considered a delicacy and also has medicinal properties. It has been proven to help the immune system, it has anti-bacterial properties, it has anti-viral properties, inhibits protease, and reduces platelet aggregation
A condition where platelets stick together and can cause a plug. There is also research that suggests it has anti-cancer properties.

Full: Lentinus edodes
Japanese: L. エドデス, L. edodesu
Type: Fungus