Abstract Title:

Effect of Ganoderma lucidum on postherpetic neuralgia.

Abstract Source:

J Nutr. 2006 Mar;136(3 Suppl):816S-820S. PMID: 9862025

Abstract Author(s):

Y Hijikata, S Yamada

Abstract:

Administration of hot water soluble extracts of Ganoderma lucidum (GI) (36 to 72 g dry weight/day) decreased pain dramatically in two patients with postherpetic neuralgia recalcitrant to standard therapy and two other patients with severe pain due to herpes zoster infection.

Study Type : Human Study

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