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Source of validity: Traditional
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Mushrooms, particularly varieties such as Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum), Shiitake (Lentinula edodes), and Maitake (Grifola frondosa), have a long history of use in traditional medicine systems, including Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Japanese Kampo. In these systems, mushrooms are often touted for their general health-promoting properties, including immune support and vitality. Some traditional texts and herbalists have claimed that mushrooms can help with hair loss or thinning by nourishing the blood, promoting circulation, or balancing the body’s energy. However, there is little direct historical evidence that mushrooms were specifically and consistently used to treat hair loss, and the rationale is usually based on their overall health benefits rather than targeted hair growth effects.

On the scientific side, research into mushrooms for hair loss is extremely limited. While some mushrooms contain antioxidants, polysaccharides, and other compounds beneficial for general health, there is a lack of robust clinical research showing that mushroom supplementation directly prevents or treats hair loss in humans. Some laboratory studies suggest that certain mushroom extracts might have anti-inflammatory or hormone-modulating properties, which could theoretically affect hair health, but these findings have not been substantiated in human trials. Overall, the use of mushrooms for hair loss is primarily rooted in tradition rather than scientific validation.

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