Medicinal Mushrooms: The Human Clinical Trials

 

In this class we'll look at the numerous double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trials that have been conducted and published about various mushrooms including reishi (Ganoderma spp.), lion's mane (Hericum erinaceus), turkey tail (Trametes versicolor), chaga (Inotus obliquus), shiitake (Lentinula edodes), agarics (Agaricus spp.), amanita (Amanita muscaria) and wood ear (Auricularia auricula-judae) are just some examples that will be explored along with contraindications for their use.