Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Agarikon mushroom (Fomitopsis officinalis) has a long history of use in traditional medicine, particularly in Europe and among Indigenous peoples of North America. Historically, it was employed to treat various respiratory ailments, including tuberculosis, bronchitis, and pneumonia. The rationale for its use stemmed from its perceived antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, as noted in ethnobotanical records and early medical texts. However, while there is some laboratory evidence suggesting Agarikon possesses antibacterial, antiviral, and immunomodulatory compounds, there are no clinical trials or robust scientific studies directly evaluating its efficacy in treating pneumonia in humans. Thus, its use for pneumonia is justified primarily by tradition and not by high-quality scientific evidence. Existing laboratory and preclinical studies are limited to in vitro or animal models, and these have not been translated into clinical recommendations. As a result, Agarikon’s use for pneumonia remains based on historical and traditional practices rather than validated by contemporary clinical research.

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