Efficacy of Cordyceps sinensis as an adjunctive treatment in kidney transplant patients: A systematic-review and meta-analysis

Ong BY 1 , Aziz Z 2

Affiliations 

  • 1 Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Electronic address: ongbeeyean@siswa.um.edu.my
  • 2 Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Electronic address: zoriah@um.edu.my
Complement Ther Med, 2017 Feb;30:84-92.
PMID: 28137532 DOI: 10.1016/j.ctim.2016.12.007

Abstract

Cordyceps sinensis (cordyceps) is a fungus used in traditional Chinese medicine as adjuvant immunosuppressive agent in patients with kidney transplant. This review evaluates current evidence on the efficacy and safety of natural and fermented cordyceps preparations in patients with kidney transplant.

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