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Source of validity: Traditional
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Ganoderma, also known as Reishi mushroom (Ganoderma lucidum), has a long history of use in traditional Chinese medicine as a general health tonic. Its use for gout, specifically, is grounded more in traditional practices than in robust scientific validation. Traditional healers have employed Ganoderma for its reputed anti-inflammatory and immune-modulating properties, which are believed to help alleviate joint pain and swelling, symptoms commonly experienced during gout attacks. However, direct historical references to Ganoderma as a specific treatment for gout are limited; its application is generally as part of formulas aimed at reducing inflammation and supporting immune health, which might indirectly benefit individuals with gout.

Scientific studies have explored Ganoderma’s anti-inflammatory effects, but there are very few clinical trials or preclinical studies directly investigating its effects on uric acid levels or acute gout symptoms. Most evidence comes from cell and animal studies, where Ganoderma extracts have demonstrated the ability to reduce markers of inflammation. Nevertheless, this evidence is indirect and does not specifically confirm efficacy against gout or the underlying hyperuricemia. Thus, while Ganoderma is traditionally used for inflammatory conditions, and may offer some general support for inflammation, there is little direct scientific evidence to justify its use for gout specifically.

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