Fungal Species: Ophiocordyceps sinensis (Cordyceps)

Medicinal Mushrooms: Their Bioactive Components, Nutritional Value and Application in Functional Food Production—A Review

Medicinal mushrooms like Reishi, Lion’s Mane, and Shiitake contain powerful compounds that may help fight cancer, boost immunity, and reduce inflammation. These mushrooms are low in calories and can be added to everyday foods like bread, pasta, and meat products to boost their nutritional value. While promising, more research is needed to confirm how much people should consume and whether they interact safely with medications.

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Promoting rational herb-drug use through pharmacy-led advice and home visits in NCD patients

This study showed that when pharmacists visited NCD patients at home and provided education about the risks of combining herbal products with prescribed medications, patients significantly improved their knowledge and safe usage behaviors. The intervention successfully reduced the number of patients at risk of harmful herb-drug interactions from 37.5% to 25%. The findings suggest that simple home-based pharmacist counseling can be an effective way to help chronic disease patients safely use both herbs and medications together.

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