Phellinus linteus (Meshimakobu)
What it is
An East Asian medicinal bracket fungus (Sang-hwang in Korean, Meshimakobu in Japanese) used traditionally for longevity and more recently studied as an immune modulator and cancer adjunct. Contains unique beta-glucans, hispidin polyphenols, and proteoglycans. Preclinical evidence for macrophage activation, NK cell stimulation, and potential anticancer effects is promising but robust human trials are limited. Expensive due to slow growth and wild-harvesting pressure.
Dose
1–3 g dual-extracted mushroom powder daily, or 500–1000 mg standardised polysaccharide extract
Time of day & tips
Prefer fruiting-body extracts over mycelium-on-grain; verify beta-glucan content; take 2-3 months continuously for immune effects; research-stage for oncology indications
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