reishi mushroom (Ganoderma lucidum)
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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]
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Geriatrics Review Syllabus, American Geriatrics Society, 5th edition, 2002-2004
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 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: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22696372