I’ve heard that Reishi mushrooms have been used in treatment of postherpetic neuralgia, or as an alternative treatment of lupus?
The claims of effectiveness of any natural food product mushrooms in the treatment of any disease is forbidden. There have been no postherpetic neuralgia or lupus clinical studies in the United States. Studies of the effectiveness of Reishi in the treatment of postherpetic neuralgia and lupus have been undertaken by doctors and researchers in countries more culturally acceptable to alternative treatments of diseases with natural substances. There are indications the red Reishi mushroom reduces inflammation and is comparable to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID) presently prescribed to treat postherpetic neuralgia and lupus. While we make no claims to the treatment of any medical condition, we invite you to consult with your doctor about using Reishi mushroom supplements. Q: Since Reishi was originally a wild mushroom, how can I be sure it is safe and will not cause any allergic or other toxic reaction. Reishi is one of the safest, if not the safest herbal food product availa
