“Phellinus linteus?”Here!mesima mushroom
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A species of medicinal mushroom traditionally used in East Asian folk medicine, sometimes sold as a mycelium or fruiting-body extract.
Why it’s used
Taken by some for general immune support.
What the evidence says
Most available research is limited to laboratory and animal studies examining immune-related compounds in Phellinus linteus extracts. Well-controlled human clinical trials are lacking, so no reliable conclusions about effects in people can be drawn.
Where we looked
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- PubMed: 45 records · searched September 2026
"Phellinus linteus"[Title/Abstract] AND (review[pt] OR "safety assessment"[Title/Abstract] OR "risk assessment"[Title/Abstract] OR toxicology[Title/Abstract] OR toxicity[Title/Abstract] OR characterization[Title/Abstract] OR characterisation[Title/Abstract]) - PubMed: 1 record · searched September 2026
"Phellinus linteus"[Title/Abstract] AND ("dietary supplements"[MeSH] OR supplementation[Title/Abstract] OR supplement[Title/Abstract] OR supplements[Title/Abstract] OR "oral administration"[Title/Abstract]) AND (randomized controlled trial[pt] OR clinical trial[pt] OR meta-analysis[pt] OR systematic review[pt]) AND humans[MeSH] - PubMed: 303 records · searched September 2026
"Phellinus linteus"[Title/Abstract]
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Context
Where doses have been used in small or preliminary human studies, protocols vary widely and none constitute a settled or standardized regimen.
Rumors
Phellinus linteus can worsen the autoimmune skin disease pemphigus.
Supports — suggestivehealth and safety evidence
Studied in: patients with pemphigus (autoimmune skin disorder).
Measured as an outcome.
- Phellinus linteus | Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (Database) · Funding not checked
Who’s saying this
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center — a university or research body: cancer hospital providing patient care, research and education
How we know who this is
- “Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center was founded in 1884, and today is a world leader in patient care, research, and educational programs.” (their page)
Mesima mushroom slows the growth of cancer tumours and helps the body fight cancer.
Unresolvedhealth and safety evidence
Studied in: patients with resected pancreatic cancer undergoing adjuvant chemotherapy.
Measured as an outcome.
- Perioperative Clinical Usage of Phellinus Linteus as a Nutraceutical for Non-FOLFIRINOX-Based Postoperative Adjuvant Chemotherapy for Resected Pancreatic Cancer: A Retrospective Cohort Study (Peer-reviewed) · Funded by Han Kook Sin Yak Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. (industry) · No conflicts declared
- Phellinus linteus | Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (Database) · Funding not checked
- Potential Impact of Phellinus linteus on Adherence to Adjuvant Treatment After Curative Resection of Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma: Outcomes of a Propensity Score-Matched Analysis (Peer-reviewed) · Funding not checked
Who’s saying this
- LinkedIn — a platform — posts are by its users: professional networking platform hosting members' posts
How we know who this is
- “From live videos, to stories, to newsletters and more, LinkedIn is full of ways to stay up to date on the latest discussions in your industry.” (their page)