Shiitake Mushroom
Thu, Jul 12 2007 12:13
| Cancer, Chemotherapy, Cholesterol, Antiviral, Lentinulus edodes, Lentinan, Antitumor
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The use of Shiitake, Lentinulus edodes dates at least to 100 AD in China. Today, Shiitake mushrooms are very popular in the United States as well. Research into the anti-cancer properties of shiitake mushrooms has been going on since at least the 1960s. Animal studies have shown some positive results regarding the anti-tumor, cholesterol-lowering, and virus-inhibiting effects of several active compounds in Shiitake mushrooms. American Cancer Society (2007).
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The use of Ganoderma lucidum in the management of histamine-mediated allergic responses
Mon, May 1 2006 04:27
| Liver, Asthma, Allergies, Anti-inflammatory, Chronic Bronchitis, Ganoderma lucidum, Antiallergic, Antiviral, Antitumor, Immunomodulating
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Histamine-mediated allergic responses like asthma and allergies are increasing in frequency and are difficult to target with modern medicine. This article discusses how a unique array of compounds within Ganoderma lucidum (Reishi), could play a major role in treatment of histamine-mediated allergic responses. Powell, M. (2006) [Electronic version]. Townsend Letter for Doctors and Patients, May, 2006.
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Coriolus versicolor |||amp; Cancer
Tue, Jun 1 2004 11:58
| Cancer, Chemotherapy, Coriolus versicolor, PSK, PSP, Trametes versicolor, Ovarian Cancer, Antiviral, Cervical Cancer, Antitumor, Lung
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Article reviews a study by Dr. Julian Kenyon of England. In the article patients with stomach, esophageal, lung, ovarian and cervical cancer use the Turkey Tail mushroom, Coriolus versicolor to promote antitumor activity. Klotter, J. (2004). Townsend Letter for Doctors and Patients, June 2004.
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Maitake D-fraction: a potent mushroom extract product against human malignancies
Sun, Dec 1 2002 05:56
| Cancer, Chemotherapy, Hypertension, Grifola frondosa, Diabetes, Antiviral, Hepatitis, Antitumor, Hypercholesterolemia, HIV
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A bioactive compound called Maitake D-fraction is found to contain potent antitumor properties, and to have strong immune enhancing effects with no toxic side effects. It is shown that when taken adjunctly with chemotherapy, to reduce the side effects of the chemotherapy. Konno, S. (2002). Townsend Letter for Doctors and Patients. Dec., 2002
Potential and Supplementary Health Benefits from Mushrooms
Tue, Jan 1 2002 08:55
| Cancer, Agaricus blazei, Anti-inflammatory, Antiviral, Grifola frondosa, Hericium erinaceus, Alzheimers, Antitumor, Lentinulus edodes, Immunomodulating, HIV, Hypoglycemic, Ganoderma lucidum
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Most mushrooms are rich in vitamins, minerals, amino acids and fiber, while they are low in fat, cholesterol and calorie content. In addition, extensive basic and clinical research on mushrooms over the past 20 years has revealed them as having an unfolding number of properties that seemingly provides remarkable health benefits. Konno, S.
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