Enoki Mushroom Fight Cancer

Enoki Mushroom / Velvet Shank Mushrooms / Golden needle mushroom 

Research done by Singapore U shows that eating this mushroom can destroy 95% of cancer cells in our body by boosting our immune system.

Professor Phan Hwai Chong of Yang Ming Research Centre in Taiwan told reporter that one of the ingredients in Enoki mushroom can trigger the multiplication of our healthy defensive cells. By outnumbering the cancers cells, healthy cells help eradicate cancer cells. 

American scientists have run tests on this particular type of mushroom extract with blood, done outside human body. Results show that mushroom extract is able to destroy cancer cells.


Enoki Mushroom frequently prepare for hot pot/steam boat cooking. Cooking time should be less than 3 minutes, or the healing property would greatly diminish. Before using enoki mushrooms, rinse them thoroughly and trim off the roots. Enoki mushrooms can be eaten raw or cooked.