Evidence supporting the use of: Reishi
For the health condition: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1

Reishi mushroom (Ganoderma lucidum) is primarily used in traditional Chinese medicine as a general tonic for promoting health, longevity, and resilience to stress. Its use for supporting mental health, including symptoms that may overlap with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), comes from its reputation as an "adaptogen"—an agent believed to help the body resist physical and psychological stress. However, there is minimal direct historical documentation or scientific research specifically supporting the use of Reishi for treating or managing PTSD. Most traditional claims relate to its calming effects and its potential to improve sleep and reduce anxiety, which are symptoms that sometimes occur with PTSD, but these claims are based on broader uses rather than targeted application for this disorder. Clinical evidence directly examining Reishi in PTSD patients is lacking, and the available scientific literature only explores its effects on stress and anxiety in general, often in animal models or small human studies. Therefore, while Reishi has a traditional basis for use in stress and anxiety contexts, its use for PTSD is not robustly supported by either tradition or science, and the evidence remains weak.

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