What are the true and false facts about Reishi Mushrooms as healing herbs?

Answer 1

Reishi and viruses
Reishi has compounds that may have antiviral activity, including activity against the Epstein-Barr virus.

Reishi and immune function
Oral administration of reishi results in Th1-associated immune enhancement in vivo.

Reishi and Cancer
Reishi has been shown to be a potential agent in the treatment or prevention of certain cancers. In one study, reishi suppressed cell adhesion and cell migration of highly invasive breast and prostate cancer cells, suggesting its potency to reduce tumor invasiveness. Reishi clearly demonstrates anticancer activity in experiments with cancer cells and has possible therapeutic potential as a dietary supplement for an alternative therapy for breast and prostate cancer.
Additional studies show water soluble extracts from Reishi inhibit colon tumors in mice. And, reishi may enhance the immune response in those with end stage cancer.

Additional benefits of Reishi
Animal studies indicate reishi has the ability to lower cholesterol levels.

Reishi toxicity
Giving reishi to human volunteers for a period of 4 weeks did not lead to any toxicity

Answer 2

just search for Reishi mushrooms on Yahoo, there are plenty of websites, it is just not one of the FDA things, alternate medicine does not really go with the alopathic medicine, do talk to your doctor forst, good luck