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Reishi Mushroom
A source-linked reference on Reishi Mushroom, evidence, safety and product identity. Sources checked 6 September 2026.
Source and review status
Published sources checked
Sources checked on: 6 September 2026
Qualified clinical review: Pending. This page has not been clinically reviewed.
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Editorial role: InfoAddict. Last material change: 6 September 2026. Next source review: 6 March 2027.
Ingredient and preparation
Reishi products are commonly linked to Ganoderma species, but species, fruiting body, mycelium and extraction methods vary.
Evidence and limits
LiverTox notes that purported benefits have not been demonstrated in adequately sized, properly controlled human trials. It also records rare liver-injury reports with weak attribution; small short-term trials cannot settle longer-term safety.
Safety and a useful record
Mushroom and botanical products can vary in identity and composition. A clinician or pharmacist should review use in the context of illness and medicines.
Sources: National Library of Medicine, LiverTox, National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health
Record the species, preparation, extraction and the exact reason for considering it.
Sources: National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health
Published sources
- Lingzhi, Reishi
National Library of Medicine, LiverTox. Updated 5 October 2024; accessed 6 September 2026.
Supports: Reishi identity, small short-term trial safety observations and rare, weakly attributed liver-injury reports.
- Safe Use of Complementary Health Products and Practices
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health. Current NCCIH reference; accessed 6 September 2026.
Supports: General safety, interaction and contamination context. It does not establish ingredient-specific benefit.
Change history
| Date | Change | Clinical-review status |
|---|---|---|
| 6 September 2026 | Source-linked reference published | Pending |
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