GanodermaLucidumMedicinalMushroom

Ganoderma lucidum is the first ever mushroom known to be used for health known as Reishi or Lingzhi, the mushroom grows naturally as a parasite on leaves of maple, oak and other broad-leaf trees. With growing scientific recognized in the west. benefits. For thousands of years, it has been used in Asian medicine. Also

trees in the tropics and temperate zones throughout the world. It feeds off dead research, the mushrooms medicinal qualities are now being increasingly

Ganoderma lucidum has been used as a medical remedy in China, Korea, and vitality and to promote longevity. Ganoderma lucidum functions as a preventive Japan for centuries. This edible mushroom is considered to preserve human

health of our internal organs. It acts as an anti-fungal, anti-hypotensive, antiviral, cancerous cells as a part of its anti-tumor properties. In addition, herbalists use bronchitis, gastric ulcer, hyperglycemia, hypertension, chronic hepatitis, hepatic systemic benefits in treating tumors, detoxifying the body through liver Ganoderma lucidum to treat various diseases, including allergies, arthritis, and anti-inflammatory agent. It also functions to block the spread of tumor or

medicinal herb. It works to aid the bodys immune system, as well as the overall

disease, insomnia, nephritis, scleroderma, inflammation, and cancer. It also has cleansing, as well as treatment for heart disease. Its antioxidant properties allow

it to reduce the signs of aging, and it also treats hypertension. Active Reagent Ganoderma lucidum contains more than 200 active elements. The most polysaccharides, organic Germanium, Adenosine, Triterpenoid, and Ganoderic They do so by strengthening lymphocytes and macrophages, important frequently occurring active elements in Ganoderma lucidum include

Essence. These active compounds help in boosting the human immune system. immunity cells. Besides organic Germanium, Triterpenes and polysaccharides individually to release Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF) and interferon, which can also enhance the composition of Lymphocyte and Macrophage cells

further destroy cancer cells. Research has proved that Ganoderma Lucidum herb effectively increases alpha interferon and gamma interferon level in the human body to further strengthen and regulate its immune system. Benefits Blood Pressure: Studies have shown that Ganoderma Lucidum inhibits platelet hypertension, researchers found blood pressure was significantly reduced over a two-week time with reishi supplementation. Immune system: Ganoderma Lucidum is commonly prescribed by practitioners Ganoderma Lucidum for thirty days, patients with advanced tumors found a lymphocytes and decreased CD8 counts. Researchers have also reported operative recovery. marked immune-modulating effect as demonstrated by an increase in Tfor long-term immune system support. Studies have shown that after taking aggregation thereby reducing blood pressure. In studies of people with

reduced side effects of chemotherapy or radiation as well as improved postBlood Sugar: Studies have shown Ganoderma Lucidum to have a blood sugar

There are three main mechanisms behind this blood sugar lowering effect. This includes Ganoderma Lucidums ability to elevate plasma insulin levels, to enhance peripheral tissue utilization of glucose, and to enhance liver metabolism of glucose.

lowering effect. Much of this activity appears to be due its polysaccharides.

Anti-inflammatory Effects: According to a December 2009 study in Current immunomodulating properties, making it useful for treating chronic inflammatory and autoimmune disorders, such as arthritis. Anotehr study found that 50 milligrams of reishi powder had comparable effects to 5 milligrams of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Ganoderma has anti-inflammatory and

hydrocortisone, a corticosteroid used to treat arthritis pain and inflammation. sickness. Reishi appears to reduce altitude sickness by oxygenating the blood. as high as 17,000 feet with minimal reaction. Remedies May Prevent Cancer: Ganoderma Lucidum herb is high in Organic Germanium, immune system. The active components of Ganoderma Lucidum herb work to Triterpenes and polysaccharides. These active components strengthen the Oxygenation: One of the unique uses of Ganoderma Lucidum is for altitude

This benefit was first found in Asian mountain climbers that ascended mountains

immunity cells act to destroy abnormal cells like cancer cells, and so it may help in the prevention and treatment of cancer, although more research is needed. Immune System Health: Studies have shown that Ganoderma Lucidum also may help slow the aging process.

strengthen T-lymphocytes and macrophages, key immunity cells. In turn, these

contains polysaccharides, which help to strengthen your immune system, and Neuralgia and Insomnia: Pharmacological research shows that Ganoderma

Lucidum herb has a calming and sedative effect on the nervous system. It is,

therefore, particularly effective in the treatment of neuralgia and insomnia. In addition, using this herb for nerves can also help you to improve sleep and appetite, enhance energy, improve memory, and regain vitality. Heart-related Diseases: Ganoderma Lucidum contains the active element

helps to prevent heart disease, hypertension, hardening of the coronary arteries, and other coronary heart diseases. Other Remedies: Besides preventing diseases, Ganoderma Lucidum has

amount of fatty substances such as cholesterol and triglycerides. This, in turn,

Triterpenes, which can improve blood circulation and significantly reduce the

hyperglycemic and anti-inflammatory effects that are particularly effective in treatment of chronic maladies such as high blood pressure (hypertension), diabetes, headache, kidney and liver problems, etc. Side Effects adenosine that can inhibit platelet aggregation and it may also affect the clotting may eventually lead to the inability of a wound to close and heal promptly. Talk to your doctor if you are taking blood-thinning medications. Low Blood Pressure: Because of its hypotensive effects, the Reishi mushroom dizziness and light-headedness, as a result of taking Ganoderma. Talk to your doctor if you are hypotensive or taking blood pressure medication. include stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Stomach Upset: This is the one of the most common side effects, and can Liver Damage: One of the relatively rare but major Ganoderma lucidum side Kong and the other in Thailand, where use of the mushroom is widespread, can interact with blood pressure medications. Some people have reported ability of thrombin in veins. As a result, there is a blood thinning effect, which Abnormal Bleeding: Ganoderma lucidum contains an active ingredient called

effects is its potential to cause damage to the liver. Two patients, one in Hong

developed liver hepatitis after taking concentrated lingzhi powder, and this lead to their deaths. Do not take the any form of reishi mushroom if you have liver disease. Other Side Effects: Allergic reactions can cause dizziness, dryness of the

mouth, throat, headaches, mild irritation of the skin, which may manifest as skin it is safe to consume Ganoderma lucidum when pregnant or lactating, so best to avoid in these states. Ganoderma is one of the oldest known herbal medicines. Herbalists use it for hepatitis, hepatopathy, insomnia, nephritis, neurasthenia, scleroderma, redness and rashes. Currently, there is insufficient information to know whether

allergies, arthritis, bronchitis, gastric ulcer, hyperglycemia, hypertension, chronic inflammation, and immune system health. To use the mushroom, chop ounce of the dried mushroom into tiny pieces, or measure ounce of the powdered herb, and put into a bowl. Then add three cups of cold water. If you are using mushroom, let the cold water and mushroom combination sit for two to three strain. Drink one cup three times per day. Enjoy and toast your own heath!

the powder, you can drink as is one cup three times per day. If using the dried hours before slowly bringing to the boil. Simmer for 45 minutes, cool and then