Symptom improvements and adverse effects with Reishi mushroom use: A Cross-Sectional survey of cancer patients [PDF]
Integrative Medicine ResearchBackground: Reishi, a medicinal mushroom, is increasingly used for symptom control by cancer patients worldwide. However, data around patients' experiences with Reishi in oncology are lacking, limiting safe, effective clinical applications.
Qing Li, , Lingyun Sun
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Patients’ Expectations and Barriers Toward Reishi Mushroom Use in Cancer Care: A Cross-Sectional Survey [PDF]
Integrative Cancer TherapiesBackground: Reishi mushroom is one of the most commonly used supplements among cancer patients. However, limited data exists on why patients choose Reishi. This study aimed to explore patients’ expectations and barriers to using Reishi.
Qing Li, , Kevin T Liou
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Identifying the “Mushroom of Immortality”: Assessing the Ganoderma Species Composition in Commercial Reishi Products [PDF]
Frontiers in Microbiology, 2018 Species of Ganoderma, commonly called reishi (in Japan) or lingzhi (in China), have been used in traditional medicine for thousands of years, and their use has gained interest from pharmaceutical industries in recent years.
Jason Smith +2 more
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Immuno-physiological effects of dietary reishi mushroom powder as a source of beta-glucan on Rohu, Labeo rohita challenged with Aeromonas veronii [PDF]
Scientific Reports, 2023 Beta-glucans have immense potential to stimulate immune modulation in fish by being injected intramuscularly, supplemented with feed or immersion routes of administration.
Tutul Kumar Saha +5 more
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A summary of a Cochrane review: Ganoderma lucidum (Reishi mushroom) for the treatment of cancer [PDF]
European Journal of Integrative Medicine, 2016 Nancy Santesso, L Susan Wieland
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Ganoderma lucidum (Reishi mushroom) for cancer treatment. [PDF]
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2016 Ganoderma lucidum is a natural medicine that is widely used and recommended by Asian physicians and naturopaths for its supporting effects on immune system. Laboratory research and a handful of preclinical trials have suggested that G. lucidum carries promising anticancer and immunomodulatory properties. The popularity of taking G.
Jin X, Ruiz Beguerie J, Sze DM, Chan GC.
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Effect of Wheat Flour Substitution with Medicinal Mushroom Powder on Protein and Starch Digestibility and Functional Properties of Bread [PDF]
MoleculesMedicinal mushrooms are recognised as a source of bioactive polysaccharides and proteins with potential health benefits. This study presents the first comparative evaluation of wheat bread fortified with powdered fruiting bodies of three medicinal ...
Paulina Łysakowska +2 more
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Resolution of Cutaneous Sarcoidosis Following Topical Application of Ganoderma lucidum (Reishi Mushroom). [PDF]
Dermatol Ther (Heidelb), 2016 Ganoderma lucidum (reishi mushroom) has been used in traditional Chinese and Japanese medicine as a herbal remedy for over 2000 years. Studies have shown that G. lucidum has anti-allergic, anti-oxidant, anti-tumor, anti-viral, and anti-inflammatory properties.
Saylam Kurtipek G +4 more
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The Impact of Ganoderma lucidum (Curtis) P. Karst. Supplementation on the Technological, Chemical, and Quality Parameters of Wheat Bread [PDF]
FoodsThis study explores the incorporation of Ganoderma lucidum (Curtis) P. Karst. (Reishi mushroom) into wheat bread to develop a functional food with enhanced nutritional value.
Paulina Łysakowska +4 more
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Therapeutic potential of Ganoderma lucidum/ Reishi mushroom
Journal of the Pakistan Medical AssociationGanoderma lucidum, commonly known as Reishi mushroom, has a history of use in traditional Chinese, Japanese, and Korean medicine. It has the ability to support treatments for diseases such as diabetes, neurodegenerative disorders, atherosclerosis, and
Aroosa Rehman +3 more
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