Himematsutake

Named Himematsutake in Japan, Agaricus blazei is actually a mushroom that originated in Brazil, thriving in the sultry and humid suburbs of São Paulo. Forty years ago, the herbal properties of Himematsutake were known only to the inhabitants of a small village in Brazil who experienced unusually good health. The residents of the region had long savored Himematsutake as a part of their diet, honoring it with names such as “Mushroom of God,” “Sun Mushroom” and “Mushroom of Life.” In the decades since its discovery, research has confirmed Himematsutake’s health potential, particularly its immuno modulating properties.