Medicinal Mushroom, Ganoderma Lucidum, Improves Painful Symptoms in Patients with Restless Legs Syndrome

Author: Jean-Marc Bugnicourt

Journal: Asia-Pacific Journal of Clinical Oncology

Study Design:

• Intervention: 920 mg of Ganoderma lucidum extract daily
• Participants: 20 (18 analyzed for efficacy)
• Duration: 2 months
• Outcome Measure: International Restless Legs Syndrome Study Group severity rating scale (IRLS)

Summary: This study suggests that Ganoderma lucidum extract may be an effective treatment for reducing pain in patients with restless leg syndrome. After 1 and 2 months of treatment, pain scores were significantly lower than at baseline. 72% of patients reported relief after 2 months, with 61% maintaining relief two weeks after treatment discontinuation.