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Research finding
Survey of 1,374 cancer patients: several symptoms improved after taking lingzhi
Researchers surveyed 1,374 Chinese cancer patients who were taking lingzhi products. More than half said that after taking lingzhi, nausea (55%), fatigue (52%), poor appetite (51%) and low mood (50%) improved considerably or very much.
Early human studyAn early study involving peopleHow the study was done
A cross-sectional questionnaire survey in which patients themselves reported changes in symptoms and any adverse effects after taking lingzhi.
What the researchers say
The researchers also reported that some patients experienced adverse effects. They believe this information can help doctors guide patients to use lingzhi more safely and can identify the outcomes future clinical trials should focus on.
Source
Li X, Mao JJ et al. (Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and others), Symptom improvements and adverse effects with Reishi mushroom use: A cross-sectional survey of cancer patients, Integrative Medicine Research, 2024, 13(4): 101089
Abstract checked Last updated: 2026-10-15