Inonotus obliquus - from folk medicine to clinical use
Szychowski KA, Skóra B, Pomianek T, Gmiński J
Published in Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine
Methodology
Narrative/systematic literature review of preclinical and early clinical work on I. obliquus extracts
Key Findings
Extracts show antiviral, antiparasitic, immunostimulatory, antioxidant and hypoglycaemic/insulin-sensitising activity, largely in cell and animal models.
Conclusions
Therapeutic potential is plausible but clinical use is not yet supported by controlled human trials.
Limitations
Evidence base is overwhelmingly preclinical; extract composition varies widely between studies.
Supplements Studied
The most promising finding was the demonstration that I. obliquus has hypoglycemic and insulin sensitivity potential.
Outcomes Measured
Furthermore, substances from I. obiquus have been shown to stimulate the immune system.
Study Details
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Disclosures
Funding
Not reported
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