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Reishi-Based Film Helps Wounds Heal and Fights Infection

Reishi-Based Film Helps Wounds Heal and Fights Infection

Reishi

What they found

Reishi-derived sacchachitosan wound films showed antimicrobial zones up to 22 mm and released medicine steadily over 24 hours.

Reishi-derived sacchachitosan wound films showed antimicrobial zones up to 22 mm and released medicine steadily over 24 hours.

The number

antimicrobial zones up to 22 mm

How solid is it?

Lab dish

Lab dish

In vitro (lab dish)

In vitro (lab dish)

Evidence ladder: Lab dish → Animal → Early human → Strong human. Reviews summarize earlier research.

At a glance

Latin name

Ganoderma lucidum

Ganoderma lucidum

Compound

sacchachitosan

sacchachitosan

Published in

Biochemistry and Biophysics Reports

Biochemistry and Biophysics Reports

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HEALTH & WELLNESS

HEALTH & WELLNESS

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Reishi mushroom (Ganoderma lucidum)–derived sacchachitosan films delivered antimicrobial zones up to 22 mm against bacteria and fungi, while maintaining >70% cell viability at optimized doses. The material sustained controlled drug release over 24 hours and showed strong skin adhesion. This combination accelerates healing while actively preventing infection, outperforming standard passive wound dressings.

Reishi mushroom (Ganoderma lucidum)–derived sacchachitosan films delivered antimicrobial zones up to 22 mm against bacteria and fungi, while maintaining >70% cell viability at optimized doses. The material sustained controlled drug release over 24 hours and showed strong skin adhesion. This combination accelerates healing while actively preventing infection, outperforming standard passive wound dressings.

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