Evidence supporting the use of: Split Gills Fungus
For the health condition: Ulcers
Synopsis
Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 2
Split Gills Fungus (Schizophyllum commune) has a history of use in traditional medicine, but there is also limited scientific research specifically investigating its effects on ulcers. Some studies, primarily in animal models, suggest that extracts from Schizophyllum commune possess anti-ulcerogenic properties. For example, research published in peer-reviewed journals has shown that polysaccharides isolated from this fungus can help protect the gastric mucosa and reduce ulcer formation induced by stress or chemicals in rats. These protective effects are believed to be due to antioxidant activity, modulation of inflammatory pathways, and enhancement of mucosal defense mechanisms.
However, these studies are mostly preclinical, and there is a lack of high-quality human clinical trials confirming efficacy or safety for ulcer treatment. The majority of data comes from laboratory and animal research, with only indirect evidence from its immune-modulating and antioxidant effects supporting the rationale for its use against ulcers.
In summary, while preliminary scientific evidence exists and supports the potential for Split Gills Fungus as an anti-ulcer agent, it is not robust. Therefore, the use of Schizophyllum commune for ulcers is justified by limited scientific evidence, and more rigorous clinical trials are needed to establish its effectiveness and safety in humans.
Other ingredients used for Ulcers
cutchakkermansia muciniphila
alfalfa
aloe vera
annatto
anthocyanins
apple
apricot
arjun tree
astragalus
bacillus coagulans
bacillus subtilis
bamboo
barberry
barley
berry flavor
Beta-Glucan
bifidobacterium bifidum
bifidobacterium lactis
bifidobacterium longum
bilberry
black currant
black garlic
bupleurum falcatum
butyrate triglyceride
caterpillar mushroom
cauliflower
chaga mushroom
champignon
chicory
colostrum
curcumin
cuspidatum root
d-alpha tocopherol
diallyl disulfide (DADS)
dong quai root
melon
epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG)
fennel
flaxseed
gentian root
grape
green banana
green tea
heartwood
hesperetin
Indian gum arabic tree
honeysuckle
knotweed
Japanese sophora
jujube
l-carnosine
l-cysteine
l-glutathione
lactobacillus acidophilus
lactobacillus brevis
lactobacillus bulgaricus
lactobacillus casei
lactobacillus fermentum
lactobacillus gasseri
lactobacillus paracasei
lactiplantibacillus plantarum
lactobacillus salivarius
lactococcus lactis
licorice root
luteolin
mango
mangosteen
marshmallow
melatonin
methylmethionine sulfonium chloride (vitamin U)
mint
n-acetyl-glucosamine
oat
okra
oleanolic acid
olive
pectin
perilla
phospholipids
pine bark
platycodon root
pomegranate
pomelo
pumpkin
quail egg
quercetin
redcurrant
rehmannia glutinosa
resveratrol
rhubarb root
rose hips
sage
slippery elm bark
spirulina
sulforaphane glucosinolate
tocotrienols
tributyrin
vitamin C
watercress
wheat grass
whey protein
mulberry
zinc
bentonite
sarsaparilla
yellow root
cardamom
neem tree
enicostemma littorale
pterocarpus marsupium
alpinia galangal
anise
pistacia integerrima gall
holarrhena antidysenterica
fumaria parviflora
picrorhiza kurroa
rubia cordifolia
swertia
bee pollen
blessed thistle
lingzhi
yarrow
prickly ash
elecampane
broomrape
flowering quince
dogwood
lotus seed
birch
sodium alginate
sheep's sorrel
queen of the meadow
caraway
purslane
wood betony
biota seed
goji berry
white oak
alginic acid
algae
ashitaba
3-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)prop-2-enoic acid
Arugula
akebia
Agastache
Autumn elaeagnus
Ardisia
acacia
Agave
Agrimony
Apigenin
Aronia melanocarpa
Antrodia camphorata
Achyranthes
Abrus
Alchornea
American Pawpaw
Amomum
Asarum heterotropoides
Albizia
Alchemilla
Asafoetida
Aucubin
Anserina
Asam gelugor
Astragaloside
Arrowroot
anthocyanidins
Andrographis
Alsonia scholaris
Agrimonia pilosa
Acemannan
Algin
Anemarrhena
Abuta
Alstonia macrophylla
Amor seco
Arani
Arisaema
Astragalin
Buttermilk
Bermuda Grass
Bai Ji
Baliospermum
Baphicacanthus cusia
Blackthorn
bergenin
Betulinic acid
Bicarbonate
Blepharis
Brassica
Boswellic Acid
Belleric myrobalan
Bistort
Big Quaking Grass
Baicalein
Bael
Bloodroot
Butternut
Basidiomycota
boldo
Black Gram
Boswellia
Bethroot
Banyan
Barbasco
Bitter principals
banana
Baobab
Bifidobacteria
Bupleurum
bacoside
Baicalin
Buckwheat
Belamcanda
Bergenia
Bignay
Bottle gourd
Caffeic Acid
Cumin
Centaury
Centella triterpenes
Casearia esculenta
Croton seeds
Carqueja
Catalpol
Chebulic acid
Coriander
Clerodendrum phlomidis
Carvacrol
Cape Aloe
Centaurium erythraea
Cyanidin
Cruciferous
Catechu
Centella asiatica
Celandine
Cinnamic Acid
Chard
Cinidium
Campylandra fimbriata
Colombo
Corktree
Cubeb
C-Phycocyanin
Carob
Cabbage
Cranesbill
Carlina
Calamus
Chestnut
Chebulinic acid
Corilagin
Cynodon dactylon
Cassava
Chiococca alba
Cynanchum
Casearia sylvestris
Carnosic acid
Didymocarpus
Dwarf Morning Glory
Date
David's Milkberry
epicatechin
Emblicanin
Endive
Ellagitannin
Emodin
Fig
Fumitory
Flavanones
Ficin
Fleabane
Frankincense
Flavones
False Calumba
Gallic Acid
Goldthread
Geraniol
Genipap
Garcinol
Glutamine
Gelidiella acerosa
Gac
Gentian
Glycosaponin
Galangin
Glycine
Garden Cress
Gardenia jasminoides
Glycyrrhetinic Acid
Gentiana calycosa
Glycyrrhizin
Golden Shower Tree
Gentiana manshurica
Glucosinolates
Lotus
Molasses
Oak
Orchid
Prickly Pear Cactus
Quince
Rose
Rhubarb
Snakeroot (unspecified)
Tarragon
walnut
Other health conditions supported by Split Gills Fungus
Antibiotics (alternatives to)Cancer (natural therapy for)
Cancer (prevention)
Cancer Treatment (reducing side effects)
Infection
Infection (bacterial)
Infection (viral)
Inflammation
Skin (infections)
Ulcers
Wounds and Sores
