Maitake means ‘Dancing Mushroom’ in Japnese. Native to the northeastern part of Japan and North America, it is prized in traditional Chinese and Japanese herbology as an adaptogen, an aid to balance out altered body systems to a normal level.It is also believed to prevent cancer. Maitake is rich in minerals (such as potassium, calcium, and magnesium), various vitamins (B2, D2 and Niacin), fibers and amino acids. Use - large diameter oak logs 2’ long buried half-way to create a stump.