Reishi mushroom
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Reishi organoderma lucidum or lingzhi is a mushroom of the Ganodermataceae family and contain much triterpene, which works against inflammation. Reishi mushrooms have a similar effect to cortisone but help the body in a natural way.[citation needed] Reishi activates and supports the immune system.[1] Iwatsuki et al. (2013) found reishi inhibits the activation of Epstein-Barr virus.[2]
ME/CFS[edit | edit source]
Evidence[edit | edit source]
It is used in the treatment regime against ME of Ms Katrina Voss to prevent the use of Raltegravir.
A small trial by Soksawatmakhin et al. (2013) found that a dose of 500mg or reishi extract four times per day resulted in a clinically significant improvement in patients with unexplained chronic fatigue meeting the NICE guidelines criteria for CFS/ME.[3]
Notable studies[edit | edit source]
- 2013, Preliminary study of the applications of Ganoderma lucidum in chronic fatigue syndrome[3](Full text)
Learn more[edit | edit source]
- Reishi mushroom: uses and risks - WebMD
- Gandoderma - Longevis