Hericium Erinaceum
Hou Tou Jun

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Sweet; neutral

Part(s) used

Fruiting body

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To benefit vital qi, invigorate the spleen and nourish the stomach. for hypofunction of the spleen and stomach, peptic ulcer and chronic gastritis. recently, also used for the cancers of erophagus, stomach and intestines.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

To benefit vital qi, invigorate the spleen and nourish the stomach. for hypofunction of the spleen and stomach, peptic ulcer and chronic gastritis. recently, also used for the cancers of erophagus, stomach and intestines.