ABSTRACT: Many species of mushrooms have been used for thousands of years in the practice of medicine. China was the first nation to use mushrooms and hot water mushroom extracts to treat certain diseases. There are claims that some mushrooms inhibit tumor growth and enhance aspects of the immune system and thus have been the subject of research for many naturalists. Although these benefits are believed to be true, scientists are still trying to prove them through continued research. Current research does show that mushroom extracts are both safe and tolerant. Certain species of mushrooms such as maitake, shiitake and reishi have shown promising results in preventing certain diseases. Much of the evidence supporting the medicinal use of mushrooms is based on traditional reports and the popularity of mushroom adjuvant therapy in China and Japan.
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