Medicinal Mushroom

Oyster Mushroom

Pleurotus ostreatus

Tradition of Use: Global culinary and medicinal

Mechanism of Action

Cholesterol-lowering via lovastatin-like compounds, antioxidant, immunomodulating, antimicrobial

Key Conditions & Uses

High cholesterol

immune support

inflammation

diabetes

Preparation

Cooked mushroom, extract

Dosage

100-200g fresh mushrooms regularly or 1-2g extract

Active Compounds

Lovastatin, polysaccharides, beta-glucans, pleuran

Interactions

May interact with statins, immunosuppressants (theoretical)

Contraindications

Mushroom allergy

Evidence Level & Clinical Notes

Evidence Level:

Limited - culinary use with some cholesterol evidence

Clinical Notes:

Common edible mushroom; lowers cholesterol; nutritious; easy to cultivate; mild medicinal effects

Conditions This Helps

High Cholesterol Chronic EBV / Mono Reactivation Eczema / Psoriasis Type 2 Diabetes Reversal

Quick Overview

TraditionMedicinal Mushroom

GBS Score66/100

Key Uses4

Key Points

Evidence-based information

Traditional wisdom

Safety information

Clinical applications

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