Significance of Medicinal Mushrooms in Integrative Oncology

Medicinal mushrooms are widely used in East Asia for the treatment of various diseases, especially in complementary cancer care. While there is a growing interest in medicinal mushrooms in Western countries and an increasing number of pre-clinical studies indicate distinct anti-cancer and regenerative properties, little is known about their potential relevance for clinical practice. This […]

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Therapeutic Effects of Medicinal Mushrooms on Gastric, Breast, and Colorectal Cancer

Cancer is the leading cause of mortality globally. With anticancer medications causing severe adverse effects, understanding the role of alternative and efficacious anticancer treatments with minimal or no side effects can be beneficial. Edible mushrooms have been associated with certain health benefits and exhibit a broad range of pharmacological activities, including anti-inflammatory and immunomodulating activities. […]

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Chemical, biochemical, preclinical and clinical studies of Ganoderma lucidum polysaccharide as an approved drug for treating myopathy and other diseases in China

Ganoderma lucidum is an edible medicinal mushroom known as “Lingzhi” in China and “Reishi or Manetake” in Japan. It is a highly prized vitality‐enhancing herb for more than 2000 years. G. lucidum polysaccharide (GLPS) has been identified as one of the major bioactive components and developed into a drug named “Ji 731 Injection” in China since 1973. The large‐scale production […]

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Turkey Tail Mushroom Health Benefits

Resembling a plume of turkey feathers, turkey tail, also known as trametes versicolor, is a beautiful medicinal mushroom which grows in shelf-like formations. Turkey tail has the ability to thrive on dead stumps and branches in a range of locations and weather conditions, which is why it has become one of the most common mushrooms […]

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