Phellinus Linteus vs Inonotus Sanghuang

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

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Phellinus Linteus

Phellinus linteus

Immune Support

Inonotus sanghuang

Immune Support

Phellinus Linteus

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Inonotus Sanghuang

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

A hard bracket fungus used in Korean and Chinese medicine as a powerful immune modulator.

A rare medicinal mushroom prized in Chinese medicine for digestive conditions and anti-tumor effects.

Active Compounds

protocatechualdehyde, hispolon, glycoproteins, polysaccharides

polysaccharides, hispolon, davallialactone, inoscavin

Traditional Uses

cancer support, immune stimulation, viral infections

gastrointestinal conditions, cancer support, immune stimulation

Modern Uses

immunostimulant, anti-tumor, antiviral

anti-tumor, immunostimulant, anti-inflammatory

Adult Dosage

500-1500mg extract daily

Contraindications

autoimmune conditions, anticoagulant medications

autoimmune conditions

Side Effects

generally well tolerated

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E