Phellinus (Meshima)
Phellinus linteus
A bracket fungus used in East Asian medicine and studied preliminarily for immune support.
Traditional use (tcm): A bracket fungus used in East Asian medicine and studied preliminarily for immune support.
A bracket fungus used in East Asian medicine and studied preliminarily for immune support.
Active constituents are under study; evidence ranges from traditional use to preliminary human trials.
- A bracket fungus used in East Asian medicine and studied preliminarily for immune support.
Evidence strength: preclinical.
- See the evidence level above
- Limited human data; quality varies.
- Pregnant/breastfeeding people without medical advice
Limited human data; quality varies.
May interact with prescription medications — review with a clinician if you take any.
Use caution in pregnancy, breastfeeding, for children, and with chronic disease unless cleared by a clinician.
Choose reputable, tested suppliers; correct identification is essential for wild-harvested plants.