Linzhi (Ganoderma lucidum); evidence of its clinical usefulness in renal diseases

Introduction Linzhi (Ganoderma lucidum) is a well-known medicinal mushroom. This mushroom originated from China becomes the widely used supplementation worldwide. The active ingredient in the mushroom is mentioned for anti-oxidative, glucose controlling and anti-cancerous proliferative activities (1,2). In nephrology, the advantage of Linzhi on kidney is also mentioned. However, the evidence in human beings is limited. In this short manuscript, the authors discuss on evidence of Linzhi’s clinical usefulness in renal diseases.