Evidence supporting the use of: Reishi mushroom
For the health condition: Hiccups

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Source of validity: Traditional
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Reishi mushroom (Ganoderma lucidum) has a long history of use in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), where it is known as "Lingzhi." Within TCM, reishi is valued for its general tonic properties and its ability to "calm the spirit" and support various organ systems, including the liver and lungs. In the context of hiccups, reishi is sometimes included in traditional herbal formulas intended to harmonize the stomach and relieve rebellious "qi" (energy) that may be contributing to the upward movement responsible for hiccups. Hiccups, in TCM theory, can be considered a result of disrupted qi flow in the stomach or diaphragm.

However, the use of reishi specifically for hiccups is not prominent or well-documented, even in traditional sources; it is more commonly used as an adjunct within multi-herb formulas rather than as a standalone remedy. There is little to no evidence in modern scientific literature to support reishi’s efficacy for hiccups, and no clinical studies have evaluated its use for this purpose. Any rationale for its inclusion in hiccup remedies is based on TCM theory and traditional experience rather than on pharmacological or clinical data. Thus, while its use is supported by tradition to a limited extent, the evidence for effectiveness is very weak.

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