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January 2010 in “International journal of medicinal mushrooms” This study found that Ganoderma lucidum fruiting body powder improved cholesterol profiles and hair follicle health in rats exposed to a tumor-promoting agent, suggesting potential chemopreventive properties against skin abnormalities.
This study observed that low doses of a mixture of Chinese herb extracts promoted hair growth in vitro, while high doses inhibited it.
In this study, patients with breast cancer who received alternative and complementary therapy with culinary mushrooms exhibited improved health outcomes and reduced costs compared to conventional treatments.
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February 2009 in “Chemistry & Biodiversity” This study found that Ganoderma lucidum extracts showed weak 5alpha-reductase inhibition but significantly inhibited prostate cell proliferation and testosterone-driven prostate growth in rats, suggesting potential as an ingredient for treating androgen-induced diseases.
This study documented the traditional use of 164 medicinal plant species and one mushroom for treating skin diseases in Serbia during the 19th and 20th centuries, revealing remedies for hair disorders, bites, and inflammatory conditions, and underscoring their potential relevance for modern research.