Ganoderma lucidum – What are the indications, contraindications, drug interactions?
August 11, 2020 5:48 amGanoderma lucidum (reishi) is an antimicrobial immunomodulator with anti-hypertensive and hepatoprotective properties. It is calming for the nervous system and cardiovascular system.
Indications:
- Hypertension
- HIV
- Lyme disease
- Hepatitis
- Liver cirrhosis
- Insomnia
- Chronic fatigue syndrome
Contraindications:
- May exacerbate autoimmune disease
Interactions:
- Will potentiate hypertensive medication
- Polysaccharides can decrease absorption of all drugs and should not be taken simultaneously (especially with cardiac glycosides, diuretics, antiarrhythmic, corticosteroids, etc.)
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This post was written by Omar Rifai