70 citations
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July 2005 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” Ganoderma lucidum, a type of mushroom, may help treat enlarged prostate by blocking testosterone conversion.
64 citations
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March 2006 in “Food Chemistry” The triterpenoids from Ganoderma lucidum can block testosterone effects and may help treat enlarged prostate.
36 citations
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April 2019 in “Journal of Herbal Medicine” Ganoderma lucidum, a medicinal mushroom, contains compounds that have potential health benefits like fighting cancer, boosting immunity, and treating various diseases.
20 citations
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February 2009 in “Chemistry & Biodiversity” Ganoderma lucidum may help treat prostate cancer by blocking male hormones and slowing cancer cell growth.
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March 2013 in “Annals of Hematology” Ganoderma lucidum can cause severe skin reactions and hair loss.
6 citations
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June 2011 in “Daehan miyong hakoeji” Shiitake mushroom, buckwheat, and cypress are effective and safe for scalp care.
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August 2013 in “The Journal of Pediatrics of Korean Medicine” The treatments helped the girl's hair grow back, but more research is needed for different types of hair loss.
1 citations
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January 2012 in “Jounal of The Korean Society of cosmetology” Tremella fuciformis Berk helps protect hair from stress-related damage.
Ganoderma Lucidum extract and ganoderic acid A can help prevent hair loss.
Ganoderma lucidum extract promotes hair growth in bald rats, with higher doses producing better results, similar to the effects of Minoxidil 2%.
January 2017 in “한국약용작물학회지” Houttuynia cordata extract may help hair growth without harming hair cells.
Shiitake mushroom, buckwheat, and cypress are effective and safe for scalp care.
Low doses of certain Chinese herbs can promote hair growth, while high doses may inhibit it.
Alternative therapies like mushrooms and vinegar extracts can improve health and reduce costs for breast cancer patients.
4 citations
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August 2025 in “Journal of Food Science” Tremella fuciformis polysaccharide has many health benefits and potential uses in food, medicine, and cosmetics.
2 citations
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December 2017 in “Korean Journal of Medicinal Crop Science” Houttuynia cordata extract promotes hair growth and could be useful in hair care products.
January 2026 in “Biospecies” A 70% black ear mushroom extract hair tonic effectively stops M. furfur growth.
August 2025 in “Food Science and Technology” Eating black soybeans and white ferula mushrooms may help prevent hair loss.
March 2024 in “Jordan Journal of Biological Sciences” The Pamona community uses 21 types of mushrooms for food, medicine, and other needs, highlighting the importance of conserving these resources.
September 2016 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Golden oyster mushroom extract may protect skin cells from aging by its antioxidant properties.
October 2012 in “한국미용학회지” Tremella fuciformis Berk helps protect hair growth from stress effects.
17 citations
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June 2022 in “Frontiers in Nutrition” Fermented mushroom extract reduces intestinal inflammation in mice.
13 citations
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January 2002 in “Clinics in dermatology” A mushroom extract might reduce hair loss and liver damage caused by certain chemotherapy drugs in animals.
4 citations
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January 2014 in “Repositorio Institucional” Clitocybin A from a mushroom may promote hair growth by increasing cell activity in hair follicles.
Traditional Serbian remedies using plants and mushrooms were commonly used for skin issues and are still relevant today.
2 citations
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July 2015 in “Biochemical Systematics and Ecology” Different types of Armillaria fungus have a high genetic variety when partnering with Polyporus umbellatus mushrooms in China.
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April 2025 in “Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems” Transforming vegetable waste into valuable ingredients can support sustainability and economic growth.
February 1994 in “Neuroscience letters” People need different amounts of biotin based on age and it's important for health, with many foods providing enough.
March 1993 in “Neuroscience letters” Biotin is important for metabolism, with specific daily intake recommendations, and deficiency can cause health problems.
September 1989 in “Neuroscience letters” People need different amounts of biotin based on age, and not getting enough can cause health problems.