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Maitake
Maitake* (Grifola frondosa)
Maitake (Grifola frondosa), also called hen of the woods. One of the 25.
- Origin
- FungalA mushroom, Grifola frondosa, marked organic (*) on Shroom Therapy's ingredient list.
- Found in
- 1 formula: Shroom Therapy
- Species
- Grifola frondosa
- Also called
- Hen of the woods
What it is
Maitake grows in large, ruffled clusters at the base of trees, which is why it is also called hen of the woods. The list names its species as Grifola frondosa.
What it does
It is one of the 25 mushrooms in Shroom Therapy. Maitake is one of the richest natural sources of ergothioneine, an antioxidant. Like all mushrooms, it contains beta-glucans, sugars that hold water, which add to the mask's soft feel.
Why it’s clean
Named on the list with its species, Grifola frondosa, and marked organic. One clearly named ingredient, not a blend name.
