When you do your research on Ganoderma on www.PubMed.gov, a
service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institute of
Health, you get the following information:
- The Ganoderma Lucidum mushroom (also known as Reishi in
Japan and Lingzhi in China ) helps the body adapt to many types of body
stresses such as trauma, sleep deprivation, temperature, exposure to toxins,
psychological stress, infection, or radiation. Ganoderma Lucidum helps the
organisms in the body return to a normal, balanced state after illness.
- Ganoderma acts as a regulator that fine-tunes the immune
system. Its main purpose is to detect pathogens such as bacteria and other
viruses that attack the body.
- A compromised immune system can develop viruses,
parasites, bacteria and fungi that cause disease. Repeated use of common
antibiotics, anti-viral agents, and anti-fungal medications can cause microbes
to develop a resistance to the medications. Consuming Ganoderma can eliminate
these problems. Ganoderma is gaining popularity among many as an adjunct to
combating the disagreeable side effects of radiation and chemotherapy
associated with cancer treatment.
- The Ganoderma red mushroom has exceptional anti-stress
qualities that can help improve memory, reduce tension and sharpen your
concentration. It is particularly helpful in the treatment of degenerative
diseases, such as Alzheimer’s and dementia that affects the elderly. Ganoderma
has been around for many centuries. It has been used for over 4000 years in
Chinese and Japanese Traditional Medicine.
- Highly ranked in Oriental traditional medicine for its
health benefits and powerful medicinal properties, Ganoderma has been used as a
remedy for many types of chronic diseases, including hepatopathy, type II
diabetes, neurasthenia, hypertension, and cancer.
- Originally consumed by emperors and royalty as the
“Miracle Herb”, many westerners have overlooked it until recently. Some of the
many health benefits of Ganoderma are its antioxidant effects on the body, the
positive effects on circulatory system and respiratory tract. Ganoderma has
been shown to lower high blood pressure, balance cholesterol levels and reduce
the symptoms of bronchitis, asthma and other lung problems.
- The Ganoderma red mushroom has more than 200 active
elements known to improve health and is considered a Nutritive Supplement by
the FDA and other Food and Drugs Administrations world wide.
The Ganoderma powerful antioxidant properties are also known
to provide many other benefits including:
The Benefits Of Ganoderma Lucidum (Reishi)
The scientific data accumulated over the past 30 years help
explain why Reishi is effective in all parts of our body:
- Immune System
- Cancer: Reishi is an effective anti-tumor
medicine
- Common Cold
- Influenza
- Cough
- Inflammation
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Allergies
- Lupus
- Stomatitis (canker sores)
- Reishi acts as an antioxidant against free radicals
- Reishi protects against the effects of radiation
- Reishi has anti-inflammatory effects
Respiratory System
- Asthma
- Chronic Bronchitis
Endocrine System
- Problems associated with Menopause
- Irregular menstruation
Nervous System
- Insomnia
- Neurasthenia
- Stress-induced tension
- Over-sleep
- Headache
- Toothache
- Cataracts
- Muscular Dystrophy
- Myasthenia Gravis
Circulatory System
- Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
- Hypotension (Low Blood Pressure)
- Coronary Heart Disease
- Arteriosclerosis
- Arrhythmia
- Stroke
- Reduction of Cholesterol (LDL)
- Anemia
- Cold Extremities
- Hemorrhoid
- Elevation sickness
Digestive System
- Gastroenteritis
- Ulcer
- Hepatitis
- Liver Necrosis
- Ganoderma Lucidum regenerates the liver
- Obesity -- Reishi removes fat in the blood
- Underweight -- Reishi improves appetite
- Diabetes
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Gallstones
Skin
- Aging of the skin
- Ugly spots on the skin
- Acne I have noticed my skin has been better, partially because of the Proactiv and the Ganoderma
- Hair loss
- Dermatitis
Excretory System
Reproductive System
- Erectile Dysfunction
- Lack of sexual desire
- Dysmenorrhea (Menstrual cramps)
The Most Common Uses Of Ganoderma Lucidum (Reishi)
Ganoderma Lucidum (Reishi) is commonly used for:
- Longevity and prevention of disease
- Insomnia
- Stress I am someone who stresses a lot about everything, and I've noticed that I haven't been feeling so stressed out
- Influenza and the common cold
- Asthma
- Allergies Can't wait to see if this helps in the spring/summer for my allergies
- Cancer
- Hypertension
- Heart Disease
- High Cholesterol (LDL)
- Diabetes
- Headache
- Stomach ache
- Arthritis
- Back pain I was having a lot of back pain and stuff but I've noticed it's been at a minimum
- Skin Care
- Hair loss
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)
- Hepatitis
Why Is Ganoderma Lucidum GOOD For Our Health?
Ganoderma
Lucidum (Reishi) is a unique health food. A Red Mushroom with a wide range of
medicinal properties which collectively strengthens the immune system and gives
the user longevity:
- It has the rare and valuable properties of an Adaptogen,
which means that it is non-toxic, non-specific, and has a normalizing effect on
the body.
- It is classified as Top of the Superior Quality of all
herbs by the pharmacopoeia used by Chinese doctors for thousands of years.
Emperors have considered Reishi an herb for the immortals. Its stature is
higher than Ginseng.
- It has a long history of safe use (5,000 years). NO
toxicity or side-effect has been reported.
- There are 30 years of ample modern scientific evidences in
the laboratory and in the clinic for its effectiveness.
- It has extremely wide applications, bringing benefits to
the entire body, preventing almost all the common diseases.
- Its potency as a medicine even exceeds many modern drugs.
For example, it is more effective than Melatonin and certainly much safer and
free from side-effects.
- It is effective even for "terminal" illnesses
such as cancer, AIDS, and coronary heart disease.
- It is effective for both PREVENTION and CURE, suitable for
daily use as a health supplement.
- It is very easy to gain acceptance by new users because of
Reishi's stature, publicity, and complete safety.
Take the time the understand the Ganoderma Healing Responses
that your body will have and how it's key to knowing that your body is being
detoxified to a healthier state.
The status of Ganoderma Lucidum in the health food industry
is unparalleled. It is the culmination of the knowledge and wisdom of the East
and West for over 4,000 years.
Its effectiveness as a health food and as a highly potent
medicine have been demonstrated by over 30 years of modern scientific research
in Japan, Taiwan, China, U.S.A., Canada, and Poland.
Backed by 4,000 years of accumulated experience, Reishi can
safely claim to be totally free from side-effects. The wide range of health
benefits we can receive from Reishi is also unmatched.
As it was so rare, Reishi was available only to emperors in
ancient times. The first emperor of China, Shih Huang Ti, sent a fleet with 250
young men and 250 young women to Japan in search of the herb of longevity,
which is Reishi.
Ganoderma Lucidum is the King of Adaptogens. It is superior
to Ginseng. Adaptogens share three important properties:
- Non-toxic and free from side-effects.
- Non-specific, acting on the entire body.
- Normalizes physiological functions.
Ganoderma Lucidum contains 800 - 2,000 ppm of organic
germanium, which is 4-5 times more than Ginseng. Germanium is a trace element
with adaptogenic functions.
Ganoderma Lucidum (Reishi) which is a higher order organism
of the world of fungus, belongs to the Polypore group.
"Polypores, commonly known as bracket or shelf fungi,
are conspicuous mushrooms that grow off the sides of trees. On a walk through
the forest one can commonly see many such bracket mushrooms."
"What is not readily visible to us however is the
actual mushroom organism, or mycelium. Just as an apple is the fruit of an
apple tree, so too is a mushroom the fruit body of a mycelial "tree".
Mycelium is a network of the threadlike filaments that originates from spores.
The mycelium spreads throughout the nutrient base or substrate, amassing
nutrients as it grows. As long as environmental conditions are right, the
mycelium will continue to grow and propagate until it exhausts the available
nutrients."
"As long as nutrients are available, the mycelium can
be considered perennial and will live for many years. At least once a year,
mushrooms emerge from the mycelial network. As the reproductive organ of the
fungus, mushrooms are the means by which spores are created and spread."
--- from Reishi Mushroom: Herb of Spiritual Potency and Medical Wonder, Terry
Willard, Sylvan Press, 1991
Ganoderma has no known herb drug interaction. Ganoderma has
been shown to be safe and non-toxic even at very high doses. Many families have
been enjoying Ganoderma's wonders for quite some time and have yet to
experience any side effects.
Taking ganoderma on a daily basis helps detoxify the body,
rejuvenate the cells, balance the functions of various organs and help remove
disorders. It helps in stress relief and due to this property alone, it is
effective in preventing disease. It also aids the body in building up the
immune systems thus helping to avoid illnesses.