Maitake mushrooms have been used for thousands of years in China and Japan for their powerful adaptogenic and antioxidant properties. Legend says that upon finding the mushrooms in the wild Buddhist nuns became so happy they danced, hence the common name dancing mushrooms. Maitake are used to build immunity, counter cancer and chemotherapy, and treat type 2 diabetes.Discover Maitake (Hui Ahu Hua) and other herbs by visiting our Herb Directory.