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Dancing Hens Mushroom  Mycotopia
Dancing Hens Mushroom  Mycotopia
Dancing Hens Mushroom  Mycotopia
Dancing Hens Mushroom  Mycotopia
Dancing Hens Mushroom  Mycotopia
Dancing Hens Mushroom  Mycotopia
Dancing Hens Mushroom  Mycotopia
Dancing Hens Mushroom  Mycotopia
Dancing Hens Mushroom  Mycotopia
Dancing Hens Mushroom  Mycotopia
Dancing Hens Mushroom  Mycotopia
Dancing Hens Mushroom  Mycotopia

Dancing Hens Mushroom.

$20.00
  • Liquid Culture
  • Agar Slant
  • Agar Plate
  • Microtube

The Dancing Hens Mushroom, scientifically known as Grifola frondosa, is a fascinating and highly esteemed fungus renowned for its medicinal properties and culinary appeal. Commonly referred to as Maitake in Japanese, which translates to "dancing mushroom," it has earned this whimsical name due to the belief that people would dance with joy upon finding it in the wild. Let's delve into the intricate details of this remarkable mushroom, particularly focusing on its medicinal qualities.

Dancing Hens Mushroom is a polypore fungus belonging to the Meripilaceae family. It typically grows in clusters at the base of trees, particularly oak, elm, maple, and beech, although it can also be found on dead or dying trees. Recognizable by its large, fan-shaped caps with overlapping layers resembling hen's feathers, it can range in color from pale gray to dark brown. These caps can grow to impressive sizes, sometimes reaching up to 30 centimeters in diameter.

Aside from its medicinal benefits, the Dancing Hens Mushroom boasts a rich nutritional profile. It is low in calories but high in essential nutrients, including vitamins B and C, potassium, fiber, and various minerals. It is also a good source of antioxidants, particularly beta-glucans, which are known for their immune-boosting properties.

The medicinal properties of the Dancing Hens Mushroom have been revered for centuries, particularly in traditional Chinese and Japanese medicine. Modern research has provided significant insight into its therapeutic potential, leading to its integration into complementary and alternative medicine practices worldwide. Some of its key medicinal properties include:

One of the most well-known benefits of the Dancing Hens Mushroom is its ability to modulate the immune system. Compounds such as beta-glucans and polysaccharides found in the mushroom have been shown to enhance the activity of immune cells, including macrophages, T cells, and natural killer cells. This immune-boosting effect can help the body defend against infections and diseases.

Dancing Hens Mushroom contains potent antioxidants that help neutralize harmful free radicals in the body. These antioxidants, including polyphenols and flavonoids, protect cells from oxidative damage and reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, and neurodegenerative disorders.

Chronic inflammation is linked to various health conditions, including arthritis, diabetes, and autoimmune diseases. The compounds present in the Dancing Hens Mushroom exhibit anti-inflammatory properties, helping to reduce inflammation and alleviate symptoms associated with inflammatory conditions.

Research suggests that the bioactive compounds in Dancing Hens Mushroom may help regulate blood sugar levels, making it beneficial for individuals with diabetes or insulin resistance. Studies have shown that it can improve insulin sensitivity and enhance glucose metabolism, potentially reducing the risk of diabetes-related complications.

Some studies have indicated that consuming Dancing Hens Mushroom may contribute to lower cholesterol levels. Compounds like beta-glucans can help inhibit cholesterol absorption in the gut and promote its excretion, leading to improved lipid profiles and a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease.

Preliminary research suggests that the Dancing Hens Mushroom may possess anti-cancer properties, with studies indicating its potential to inhibit tumor growth and metastasis. Compounds like grifolin and grifolinol found in the mushroom have demonstrated cytotoxic effects on cancer cells, making it a subject of interest in cancer research.

Dancing Hens Mushroom can be enjoyed in various culinary preparations, adding depth of flavor and nutritional value to dishes. It has a rich, earthy taste and a meaty texture, making it a popular ingredient in soups, stir-fries, pasta dishes, and risottos. When harvesting wild mushrooms, it's essential to properly identify them to avoid any poisonous look-alikes. Alternatively, Dancing Hens Mushroom supplements are available in powdered or capsule form for convenient consumption.

Dancing Hens Mushroom is a remarkable fungus with a myriad of medicinal properties, ranging from immune modulation and antioxidant activity to anti-inflammatory effects and potential anti-cancer properties. Whether enjoyed as a culinary delicacy or utilized in supplement form, its therapeutic potential makes it a valuable addition to a holistic approach to health and wellness.

The shipping time for our custom-made culture product is 10 days. This is why:

  • Our method for sending you fresh cultures is a process, differing from most other suppliers with the goal of eliminating contamination which avoids wasting your time and resources. Managing a library of mycology cultures in cold storage is our solution to be efficient given the large number of varieties we have—almost 800.
  • All mycology cultures are maintained in cold storage, which helps preserve their viability and genetic integrity. This is crucial for long-term storage, especially with such a diverse collection.
  •  When a particular culture is ordered, the corresponding culture is retrieved from cold storage. This minimizes the risk of degradation while ensuring that the culture remains viable.
  •  The retrieved culture is then inoculated into both agar plates and liquid culture media. This step allows for the expansion of the culture and provides a suitable environment for growth.
  • After a set incubation period, the cultures undergo a quality check to assess their health, purity, and growth characteristics. This ensures that the cultures are robust and meet your standards before they are sent out.
  • Once the cultures pass the QC, they are prepared for packaging. This involves ensuring that the cultures are securely contained to prevent contamination and damage during transit. Finally, the fresh cultures are shipped to the customer. You will receive an email with tracking information once shipped.

Frequently Asked Questions

Our laboratory quality practices encompass a set of systematic and standardized procedures that are implemented to ensure the accuracy, reliability, and precision of a high-quality product. We view these practices as essential for maintaining the overall quality and integrity of laboratory operations, as well as for providing 100 % pure, contamination free cultures. These practices include:

  • Equipment Calibration: Laboratory instruments and equipment are regularly calibrated to establish and maintain optimum performance. As one example, our flow hoods are routinely tested to provide 0.2 micron filtered laminar air flow at all workstations. Calibration ensures that instruments are providing reliable and consistent outcomes.
  • Quality Assurance (QA): we maintain a quality management system, conduct internal audits, and continuously monitor and evaluate laboratory performance.
  • Quality Control (QC): We use control materials to monitor the accuracy and purity of culture products. Control materials are run alongside culture samples to assess performance of our methods. Any deviations from expected outcomes indicate issues with the process and prompt corrective action.
  • Culture Testing: Quality assessment programs are in place, where each culture is tested on agar petri dishes on a regular interval. Virility of genetics performance is assessed by spot checking the strain in fruiting conditions. 
  • Documentation and Record-Keeping: A crucial component of quality control. This includes documenting instrument maintenance, calibration records, QC data, corrective actions taken, and relevant product information. Proper documentation ensures traceability, allows for retrospective analysis, and facilitates compliance with our standardized process.
  • Personnel Training and Competency: Laboratory staff receive appropriate training to perform their tasks competently. Training programs cover standard operating procedures, safety protocols, good laboratory practices, and quality control procedures. Regular competency assessments are conducted to ensure that staff members consistently perform at the required proficiency level.
  • Error Investigation and Corrective Action: When errors or deviations occur, they are promptly investigated to identify root causes. Corrective actions are implemented to prevent the recurrence of errors and improve laboratory processes. We feel that documentation of errors, investigations, and corrective actions is crucial for continuous improvement and compliance with contamination free product.
  • Quality Control Data Analysis: QC data is regularly analyzed to identify trends, shifts, or any patterns that may indicate a deterioration in process or product performance.

    By implementing these laboratory quality control practices, we can ensure accurate, contamination free products in order to enhance patient safety, and maintain our integrity. 

We custom-made all of our cultures to ensure freshnesh. Lead time to ship is 10 days.

Our process:

  • Our method for sending you fresh cultures is a process, differing from most other suppliers with the goal of eliminating contamination which avoids wasting your time and resources. Managing a library of mycology cultures in cold storage is our solution to be efficient given the large number of varieties we have—almost 800.
  • All mycology cultures are maintained in cold storage, which helps preserve their viability and genetic integrity. This is crucial for long-term storage, especially with such a diverse collection.
  •  When a particular culture is ordered, the corresponding culture is retrieved from cold storage. This minimizes the risk of degradation while ensuring that the culture remains viable.
  •  The retrieved culture is then inoculated into both agar plates and liquid culture media. This step allows for the expansion of the culture and provides a suitable environment for growth.

  • After a set incubation period, the cultures undergo a quality check to assess their health, purity, and growth characteristics. This ensures that the cultures are robust and meet your standards before they are sent out.
  • Once the cultures pass the QC, they are prepared for packaging. This involves ensuring that the cultures are securely contained to prevent contamination and damage during transit. Finally, the fresh cultures are shipped to the customer. You will receive an email with tracking information once shipped.