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Botanical

Reishi

Reishi, or lingzhi, is a woody mushroom of the genus Ganoderma with a long history in traditional Chinese and Japanese medicine.

Also listed as Lingzhi, Yeongji, Mannamtake, Mushroom Of Immortality

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Side effects and liver reports

Reported effects include nausea and insomnia. Liver injury has been described in case reports involving powdered reishi, including a fatal case; such reports cannot establish how often this happens. 1

When medicines or testing change the decision

MSK flags possible bleeding risk with anticoagulants and concerns with immunosuppressants. Spore powder can also raise CA72-4, a tumor marker, potentially complicating cancer monitoring. These are reasons to discuss the exact product with the treating team. 1

For information, not individual medical advice. Ingredient studies do not establish the effectiveness of these products.

Sources

  1. Reishi Mushroom Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center