Evidence supporting the use of: Reishi mushroom
For the health condition: Asthma
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2
Reishi mushroom (Ganoderma lucidum) has a long history of use in traditional Chinese medicine for promoting lung health and supporting the respiratory system. It has been used for centuries as a tonic to help with coughs, wheezing, and symptoms consistent with asthma. The traditional rationale is based on reishi’s classification as a “lung tonic,” believed to improve Qi (vital energy) flow and reduce phlegm.
Modern scientific research on reishi’s efficacy specifically for asthma is limited, but some studies have investigated compounds found in reishi, such as triterpenoids and polysaccharides, for their anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory effects. These effects could, in theory, help with asthma, a condition characterized by airway inflammation and immune dysregulation. Small animal studies have shown that reishi extracts can reduce airway inflammation and hyperreactivity in models of allergic asthma, but robust human clinical trials are lacking.
Overall, while reishi mushroom’s use for asthma is well rooted in traditional medicine, scientific validation remains preliminary and inconclusive. The current rating is a modest 2 out of 5, reflecting traditional endorsement and early-stage preclinical data, but a lack of large-scale, high-quality human trials. Anyone considering reishi as a complementary approach to asthma should consult a healthcare professional.
Other ingredients used for Asthma
adrenal cortexalpha-pinene
apple
ashwagandha
waterhyssop
bamboo
barberry
basil
beet
myrobalan
benegut perilla (proprietary)
beta caryophyllene
betel
bifidobacterium longum
black cumin
black currant
black garlic
black pepper
radish
Indian frankincense
bасора
caffeine
cannabis sativa oil
carrot
caterpillar mushroom
Chinese salvia root
citrus oil
clove
cordyceps
cowage seed
turmeric
curcumin
DHA (docosahexaeonic acid)
EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid)
epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG)
fennel
fish oil
flavonols
forskohlii root
garlic bulb
ginger
ginkgo biloba
ginseng
glehnia root
gooseberry
greek mountain tea
green lipped mussel
onion
green tea
heartwood
horseradish
Indian gum arabic tree
Indian tinospora
jujube
kudzu
licorice root
luteolin
magnesium
marine lipid
marshmallow
mastic gum
moringa
mustard seed
n-acetyl-cysteine (NAC)
omega-3 fatty acids
ophiopogon root
orange
oregano
pear
perilla
phellodendron amurense
phytocannabinoids
pine bark
plantain
platycodon root
plum fruit
polygala root
pumpkin
quail egg
quercetin
raspberry
reishi mushroom
rhizome
rosemary
schizonepeta
scrophularia root
shiitake mushroom
slippery elm bark
specialized pro-resolving mediators (SPMs)
sphaeranthus indicus
spirulina
thyme
triphala
almond fruit
vitamin C
vitamin D
vitamin D3
vitamin E
seaweed
watercress
wheat grass
mulberry
zhejiang fritillary
squawvine
mullein
parthenium
tangerine
typhonium
xanthium (cockleburs)
gastrodia
hyssop
cardamom
atractylodes
lobelia
papaya
shen-chu
capsicum
mugwort
Indian bael
neem tree
nut grass
malabar nut
alpinia galangal
clerodendrum indicum
ferula assafoetida
hedychium spicatum
inula racemosa
anise
pistacia integerrima gall
tylophora
punarnava
commiphora
tinospora cordifolia
blackboard tree
caesalpinia crista
swertia
bee pollen
chaff flower
peony
lingzhi
lingusticum wallichii
buckthorn
fritillaria
morus
lemongrass
myrrh
yerba santa
elecampane
coltsfoot
root tuber
chrysanthemum
siler root
amber
dioscorea
dodder
fern
ganoderma
sweet flag
hyacinth bean
sweetgums
morinda
oriental arborvitae
trichosanthes
zanthoxylum
royal jelly
polyphenols
purslane
fulvic acid
menthol oil
aster root
peach
biota seed
goji berry
paw paw
horehound
herbal blend (proprietary)
indigo leaves
cocoa
cayenne pepper
soursop
1,3,7-Trimethylpurine-2,6-dione
Aralia
Agastache
Anamarrhena
Angel's Trumpet
Ambergris
Ardisia
Angelica
acacia
Apigenin
Auricularia
Anamu
Abrus
Asarum heterotropoides
Albizia
Aconite
Asafoetida
Ajuga
Andrographolide
Adrenergic amines
Aerva lanata
Agarwood
American Liverleaf
Astragaloside
Adrenaline
Andrographis
Alsonia scholaris
Asteracea
Allium tuberosum
Amor seco
Arani
Arisaema
Asarum sieboldii
Apocynin
Astragalin
Atractylone
Bee Propolis
Black Seed
Bermuda Grass
Baikal Skullcap
Baphicacanthus cusia
Bidens pilosa
Broussonetia
bergenin
Blepharis
Balsam
Bishop's Weed
Boswellic Acid
Bayleaf
Butea monosperma
Black galingale
Barleria
Bougainvillea
Baicalein
Bee hive
Bael
Basidiomycota
Boswellia
Baccharoides anthelmintica
Banyan
Butterbur
Bee products
Black Nightshade
Bombax
Borassus Palm
Borassus aethiopum
Bacteria
Borage
Black root
banana
Bupleurum
bacoside
Baicalin
Bassia scoparia
Black Hellebore
Balloon Flower
Belamcanda
Bergenia
Boerhavia diffusa
Borneol
Bird's nest
Cumin
Chinese Silkvine
Curry leaf
Caryophyllene
California chia
Cinnamomum
Chinese Mountain Ant
Clerodendrum trichotomum
Cod Liver Oil
Cortisol
Codonopsis
Cnidium
Clerodendrum phlomidis
Cactus
Capillary Artemisia
Citron
Curcuminoid
Carry Me Seed
Citrus
Cineole
Catecholamine
Chinese Raisintree
Chlorophytum
Cowherb
Curcumen
Coca
Cinnamic Acid
Chocolate
Chinese Ligustrum berry
Cinidium
Centipeda
Cubeb
Curcuma
cypress
Chaenomeles lagenaria
Clostridium butyricum
Coin-leaf desmodium
Chinatree
Cyanthillium cinereum
Costus
Chekiang Fritillary
cola nut
Celosia
Clerodendrum indicum
DIVI-DIVI
Dragonhead
Desmodium
Dichrostachys glomerata
Ephedra
European Elder
Erythropalum scandens
Eupolyphaga sinensis
Erodium cicutarium
Eclipta
Echinodorus
Eicosapentaenoic Acid
Essential Oil Blend
Elephant's Head
Euphorbia
Ephedrine
European-Five Finger Grass
Embelia
Fig
Flavonoids
Flavonones
Goldthread
Garlic
Galangal
Himalayan Salt
Ivy
Lotus
Little ironweed
Mustard
Mallow
Orchid
Spikenard
Sandalwood
Sumac
Theophylline
Vervain
Zucchini
Other health conditions supported by reishi mushroom
Acquired Immune Deficiency SyndromeAlzheimer's Disease
Anemia
Anxiety
Anxiety Disorders
Arthritis
Asthma
Benign Prostate Hyperplasia
Cancer (natural therapy for)
Cancer (prevention)
Cancer Treatment (reducing side effects)
Cardiovascular Disease
Chemotherapy (reducing side effects)
Cholesterol (high)
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder
Circulation (poor)
Cirrhosis of the Liver
Colds (general)
Colds (prevention)
Convalescence
Dementia
Depression
Diabetes
Epstein Barr Virus
Fatigue
Fatty Liver Disease
Fibromyalgia Syndrome
Free Radical Damage
Gastritis
Glands (swollen lymph)
Gout
Hair (graying)
Hair (loss or thinning)
Heart (weakness)
Hepatitis
Herpes
Hiccups
Hot Flashes
Hypertension
Infection
Infection (viral)
Infertility
Inflammation
Inflammatory Bowel Disorders
Influenza
Injuries
Insomnia
Irritability
Jaundice (adults)
Kidney Infection
Laryngitis
Lesions
Leucorrhea
Leukemia
Liver Detoxification
Lungs (fluid in)
Lupus
Lyme Disease
Lymphoma
Malaria
Melanoma
Memory and Brain Function
Menopause
Mental Illness
Metabolic Syndrome
Mood Swings
Nephritis
Nervous Exhaustion
Nervousness
Neuralgia and Neuritis
Night Sweating
Nightmares
Nocturnal Emission
Pain (general remedies for)
Pets (supplements for)
Products containing reishi mushroom
Designs For Health
Hepatatone Plus™
Metagenics
ImmuCore
Designs For Health
Immune Support Packets
Designs For Health
Immunitone Plus™
Pure Encapsulations
Innate Immune Support
Vitabase
Life's Essentials Plus
Pure Encapsulations
M/R/S Mushroom Formula
Metagenics
Mycotaki®
Metagenics
PhytoGanix® Tropical Fruit
Vitabase
Prostate Complex (Formerly Prostate Complete)
Pure Encapsulations
PureResponse™ Multivitamin