Reishi Mushroom
Latin Name: Ganoderma
lucidum
Chinese Name: LingZhi
Traditional Uses
Actions: Possesses tonic and sedative effects, has antitussive and
expectorant, hypotensive, antihepatic, and antibacterial effects; nourishes, supplements, removes toxins, astringes, and
disperses accumulation.
Applications: fatigue, neurasthenia, insomnia, bronchial cough in elderly persons, and carcinoma. It is used in Traditional Chinese Medicine to treat asthenia syndrome from lung cancer, cancer of esophagus, stomach cancer and nasopharyngeal cancer.
The Reishi Mushroom, also known as Ling-Zhi (Chinese)
herb has been used for thousands of years to promote good health in the
Recent
studies have shown the Reishi Mushroom to be helpful for treating high
cholesterol, normalizing blood pressure, regulating the circulatory system and
helping cure allergies. The Reishi mushroom contains a high amount of
polysaccharides which are essential for proper functioning of the immune
system, and are known as effective tumor fighters.
The Reishi
Mushroom is used as a tonic and a sedative. It is useful in Chronic Fatigue
Syndrome, diabetes, liver disorders, hypertension, arthritis, and nervous
exhaustion. It has a strong antihistamine action that can help control
allergies. The Reishi Mushroom can also lower cholesterol, prevent blood clots,
help prevent the growth of tumors, and increase the body's ability to fight
unwanted invaders.