The Lingzhi or Reishi Medicinal Mushroom Ganoderma lucidum (Agaricomycetes) Can Combat Cytokine Storm and Other COVID-19 Related Pathologies: A Review

Author:

Rowaiye Adekunle Babajide,Ogugua Akwoba Joseph,Bur Doofan,Wood Timipanipiri,Labbo Zainab,Chukwu Chimaobi,Afolabi Femi Johnson,Nwonu Ezinne Janefrances,Agbalalah Tarimoboere

Abstract

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by SARS-CoV-2 is characterized by acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) facilitated by cytokine storm and other risk factors that increase susceptibility and complications leading to death. Emerging as a major global public health challenge, the disease has claimed more than 6 million lives and caused catastrophic global economic disruptions. However, there are concerns about the safety as well as the efficacy of drugs and vaccines presently used to control the pandemic, therefore necessitating intense global search for safe natural products that can effectively and safely combat it. This work reviews studies on lingzhi or reishi medicinal mushroom, <i>Ganoderma lucidum</i> and its properties that may potentially combat SARS-CoV-2 infection and the co-morbidities. Available evidence suggests that medicinal properties of the <i>Ganoderma</i> mushroom can combat the complications of SARS-CoV-2 infection and the co-morbidities that can aggravate the severity of the disease. Preclinical and clinical evaluation to establish dose, efficacy, and potential toxicity and possible use in the management of COVID-19 is recommended.

Publisher

Begell House

Subject

Drug Discovery,Pharmacology,Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology

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