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reishi mushroom (Ganoderma lucidum)
Indications: (uses)
- generalized tonic
- immune health
- cancer treatment
Adverse effects: few, if any
Mechanism of action:
- little or no evidence it improves mental function or slows progression of dementia [1]
- potential of enhancing tumour response & stimulating host immunity [2]
- no evidence for 1st line use in cancer treatment [2]
Related
Panax quinquefolius (American ginseng)
General
pharmaceutical herb; medicinal herb; herbal supplement; botanical
References
- Geriatrics Review Syllabus, American Geriatrics Society,
5th edition, 2002-2004
- Jin X, Ruiz Beguerie J, Sze DM, Chan GC.
Ganoderma lucidum (Reishi mushroom) for cancer treatment.
Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2012 Jun 13;6:CD007731
PMID: 22696372