Evidence supporting the use of: Agarikon Mushroom
For the health condition: Fungal Infections

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Agarikon mushroom (Fomitopsis officinalis) has a long history of traditional use, particularly in European and North American folk medicine, as a remedy for various infections, including fungal infections. Indigenous peoples and herbal practitioners historically used Agarikon for its broad antimicrobial properties, including as a treatment for tuberculosis and other lung conditions, which were sometimes attributed to fungal causes. However, the traditional use for specifically treating fungal infections (as opposed to general infections) is less well-documented and seems to be extrapolated from its overall reputation as an antimicrobial remedy.

Scientific research into Agarikon’s antifungal properties is limited. Some in vitro studies have identified compounds in Agarikon with antifungal activity, but these findings are preliminary and have not been translated into robust clinical evidence for its use against fungal infections in humans. No high-quality clinical trials have established efficacy for this purpose. While there is some support in laboratory settings, the evidence base remains weak overall, and the primary justification for its use comes from traditional practices rather than modern science.

In summary, although Agarikon has a historic reputation as an antimicrobial and has shown some promising laboratory results, its use for fungal infections is primarily tradition-based, with only modest (level 2/5) supporting evidence.

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