Shiitake Mushroom is also known by the names Oak Mushroom, Oriental Black Mushroom, and Glossagyne. Shiitake grows on the trunks or stumps of trees. In the wild, this light amber is also found on fallen hardwood trees. Shiitake has been revered in Japan and China as both a food and health herb for thousands of years. Wu Ri, a famous physician from the Chinese Ming Dynasty (A.D. 1368-1644), wrote extensively about this mushroom, noting its ability to help increase energy, support colds, and to h