Evidence supporting the use of: Reishi mushroom
For the health condition: Leucorrhea

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Source of validity: Traditional
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Reishi mushroom (Ganoderma lucidum) is primarily used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and other Asian medical systems for its supposed immune-boosting and health-promoting properties. In traditional contexts, Reishi is sometimes recommended for a range of gynecological issues, including leucorrhea (abnormal vaginal discharge), especially when the symptom is believed to be related to "dampness," "deficiency," or "heat" in TCM theory. However, these traditional uses are not based on modern biomedical research. There is little to no direct scientific evidence or clinical trials specifically investigating Reishi mushroom for the treatment or support of leucorrhea. Most scientific studies on Reishi focus on its immunomodulatory, anti-inflammatory, and potential anticancer properties, but not on gynecological conditions such as leucorrhea. The traditional use likely stems from Reishi's general reputation as a tonic and its use for "female health" in herbal compendiums, rather than from any targeted effect on vaginal health or discharge. Overall, its application for leucorrhea is justified by traditional practice, not by scientific validation, and evidence supporting this use is very limited.

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