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Inhibition of bronchial inflammation (Fritillaria)

Fritillaria cirrhosa, Anemarrhena asphodeloides and Lee-Mo-Tang are well-known herbs used in oriental medicine for the treatment of asthma and bronchial inflammation. [read more]

Aid in Weight Loss (Licorice)

Although caloric intake was similar in all four groups, total body fat mass decreased significantly in the three LFO groups after 8 weeks of ingestion. LFO (900 mg/day) resulted in significant decreases from baseline levels in visceral fat area, body weight, BMI, and LDL-cholesterol.  [read more]

Anti-Inflammatory and Anti-Allergic Effects (Licorice)

This suggests that the antiallergic effects of licorice are mainly due to glycyrrhizin, 18beta-glycyrrhetinic acid, and liquiritigenin, which can relieve IgE-induced allergic diseases such as dermatitis and asthma. [read more]

Reduction of Cough in Patients post Lumber Laminectomy (Licorice)

Postoperative sore throat (POST) contributes to postoperative morbidity. Licorice has been used as an expectorant in cough and cold preparations. In this study, we evaluated the efficacy of licorice gargle for attenuating POST. [read more]

Immune Response to Influenza Viral Infection (Shiitake Mushroom)

Low-dose supplementation with active hexose correlated compound improves the immune response to acute influenza infection in C57BL/6 mice. [read more]

Immune-Stimulating Activities (Shiitake Mushroom)

The water-soluble lignin in LEM (the extract of the solid culture medium of Lentinus edodes mycelia) has been known to have antiviral and immunopotentiating activities in vivo and in vitro. [read more]

Immune-Stimulating and Anti-HIV Activities (Shiitake Mushroom)

Inhibition of the infectivity and cytopathic effect of human immunodeficiency virus by water-soluble lignin in an extract of the culture medium of Lentinus edodes mycelia (LEM). [read more]

Review of Therapeutic Effects of Shiitake Mushroom and Reishi Mushroom

This review highlights some of the recently isolated and identified substances of higher Basidiomycetes mushrooms origin that express promising antitumor, immune modulating, cardiovascular and hypercholesterolemia, antiviral, antibacterial, and antiparasitic effects.
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Review of Cellular and Physiological Effects of Shiitake Mushroom and
Reishi Mushroom

These mushrooms contain a large variety of biologically active polysaccharides with immunostimulatory properties, which contribute to their anticancer effects. [read more]

Review of Anticancer Effects of Reishi Mushroom

"Lingzhi" (Ganoderma lucidum), a popular medicinal mushroom, has been used in China for longevity and health promotion since ancient times. Investigations into the anticancer activity of lingzhi have been performed in both in vitro and in vivo studies, supporting its application for cancer treatment and prevention. [read more]