10 Facts About the Health Benefits of Reishi Mushroom

4. Reishi Mushrooms May Help Fight Cancer

Fungi are being used around the world to help combat cancer. One of the varieties used is the Reishi mushroom. The Chinese use Reishi to improve vitality, strength, and stamina, and to prolong life in cancer patients. It is not a replacement for other treatments, however, and is generally used in conjunction with chemotherapy, not in place of it. Reishi mushrooms help enhance immune system response which helps to prevent sickness in people with cancer who already have weakened immune systems. They also alleviate chemotherapy side effects such as nausea and kidney damage.