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Econoherbs.com Literature On The Miracle Herb - Reishi Mushroom
 

INTRODUCTION

Reishi is a type of mushroom known in the Far East for thousands of years for its effectiveness in treating broad range of maladies "miraculously". In some cases, Reishi or "Lingzhi" is treated as "miracle herb" due to historical events in ancient China that mentioned Reishi’s ability to attain immortality. One of the most remarkable event is a recorded list of greatest herbs of all time by Seng-Nung back in B.C. 2838 in China. In his book, The Four-Canons of Seng-Nung, recorded Reishi or Lingzhi as the most valuable herb followed by Ginseng. Thousands of years later, Reishi or Lingzhi is still a popular herb today prescribed by many herbalists in China, Hong Kong and Japan to threat various kind of sickness.		 

Unlike Ginseng, edible portion of Reishi Mushroom or in scientific name, Ganoderma Lucidum, came in two forms: Fruit Body and Mycelium. Fruit body of the mushroom consists of a cap and stem which looks like a normal mushroom. Mycelium is the substrate or nutrient base of the fruit body which looks like network of fine threadlike filaments that originates from spores. Both entities of the mushroom have been found to have medicinal properties that keep them so popular for thousands of years. The following shows the table of respective active constituents in the fruit body and Mycelium:
Active Compound Compound Type Action Species Plant Form
Cyclooctasulphur   Histamine Release Inhibitor G. lucidum Mycelium
** Alkaloids Cardiotonic

G. lucidum

 Fruit Body
** Glycoproteins Tumor Inhibitor G. species Fruit Body
RNA Nucleic Acid Inteferon Inducing, Anti-viral G. applanatum Fruit Body
Uridine, Uracil Nucleosides Neuro-muscular Restoratives G. capense Mycelium
Adenosine Nucleotide Blood Platelet Aggregation Inhibitor, Muscle Relaxant, Analgesic G. lucidum Fruit Body
Ganoderans A,B Polysaccharide Hypoglycemic G. lucidum Fruit Body
Ganoderan C Polysaccharide Hypoglycemic G. lucidum Fruit Body
** Polysaccharide Cardiotonic G. lucidum Fruit Body
G-A(Beta-glucan) Polysaccharide Anti-inflammatory G. japonicum Fruit Body
** Polysaccharide Anti-tumor, Immunostimulating G. lucidum Fruit Body
Beta-D-glucan Polysaccharide Anti-tumor, Immunostimulating G. lucidum Mycelium
GL-I Beta-D-glucan Polysaccharide

Anti-tumor, Immunostimulating

G. lucidum

Fruit Body
G-Z Polysaccharide Anti-tumor, Immunostimulating G. applanatum Fruit Body
Beta-D-Glucan Polysaccharide Anti-tumor, Immunostimulating G. applanatum Fruit Body
G-I-2a Beta-D-glucan Polysaccharide Anti-tumor, Immunostimulating G. applanatum Fruit Body
Beta-D-glucans Polysaccharide Anti-tumor, Immunostimulating G. lucidum Mycelium
FA,FI,FI-1a Beta-D-glucans Polysaccharide Anti-tumor, Immunostimulating G. lucidum Fruit Body
** Polysaccharide Anti-carcinogenic G. tsugae

Mycelium
** Polysaccharide Anti-carcinogenic G. boninense Mycelium
D-6 Polysaccharide Protein Synthesis Enhancer, Nucleic Acid Metabolism Enhancer G. lucidum Fruit Body
Ling Zhi-8 Protein Broad Spectrum Anti-Allergic, Immunomodulator G. lucidum Mycelium
Ganodosterone Steroid Anti-hepatotoxic G. lucidum Mycelium
Ganoderic Acids A,B,C-2,D Triterpene Histamine Release Inhibitor

G. lucidum

 Fruit Body
Ganoderic Acids R,S Triterpene Anti-hepatotoxic G. lucidum Mycelium
Ganoderic Acids B,D,F,H,K,S,Y Triterpene Anti-hypertensive, ACE inhibiting G. lucidum Fruit Body
Ganodermadiol Triterpene Anti-hypertensive, ACE inhibiting G. lucidum Fruit Body
Ganoderic Acid Mf Triterpene Cholesterol synthesis inhibitor G. lucidum Mycelium
Ganodermic Acid T-0 Triterpene Cholesterol synthesis inhibitor G. lucidum Mycelium
Ganoderic Acid B Triterpene Cholesterol synthesis inhibitor G. lucidum Fruit Body
Oleic Acid Unsaturated fatty acid Histamine Release Inhibitor G. lucidum Mycelium

Table copied from "Reishi Mushroom – Herb Of Spiritual Potency And Medical Wonder" by Terry Willard Ph.D., Pg143-144)



Ganoderma Lucidum fruit body

Mycelium growing on wood in nature.
Top Right: Mycelium in sterile culture.

 

IMPORTANT COMPONENTS OF REISHI (REISHI GANO FRUIT BODY)

Reishi contains more than 200 active elements which can be categorized into water soluble, organic soluble and volatile soluble compounds. The major elements includes polysaccharide, organic germanium(Ge), adenosine and triterpenoids, each having their own outstanding medicinal effects.

Organic Germanium (Ge): it can increase the oxygen absorbed by the blood up to 1.5 times. It can also promote metabolism and thus help prevent tissue degeneration. According to the research of Dr Kazuhiko Asai, Lingzhi contains 800 - 2000 p.p.m. of organic germanium (Ge). This is 4-6 times more than ginseng.

Polysaccharides: it helps cleanse toxic deposit from body, strengthen the natural healing ability of the body, convert abnormal cells to normal cells, and enhance the body's immune system thus improving overall health.

Adenosine: it can lower cholesterol level and amount of free fat, improve blood circulation and regulate the metabolism and hence promote vigor and vitality.

Triterpenoids: it helps enhance the digestive system, reduce cholesterol and neutral fat in the body. It also is effective in relieving pain, removing body toxic, etc.

 

IMPORTANT COMPONENTS OF GANODERMA MYCELIUM (GANOCELIUM)

Ganoderma Mycelium contains:

  • Higher level of the RNA which disrupts viral diseases by inducing interferon production.
  • Oleic Acid, an inhibitor of histamine release.
  • Cyclooctasulfur, a strong inhibitor of histamine release.
  • LZ-8, an immunomodulating protein which significantly reduces but doesn't entirely shut down antibody production.

 

LINGZHI AS AN ADAPTOGEN

Patients troubled by side-effects from taking drugs like antibiotics, hormonal supplements, etc. often acquired other related illnesses. This problem is under serious debate by the medical profession since 1965. Recently, the Royal Medical Society of Russia, Australia and England developed a new medical concept of ADAPTOGEN, a substance that is:

  • Non-toxic (on harmful side-effects),
  • Has overall normalizing effect, and
  • Not limited to special organs or tissues.

Consuming Lingzhi does not brings you any side-effects like most of the western medicines do, thus making Lingzhi the ideal choice for continuous consumption.

 

REISHI AND YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM – BUILDING RESISTANCE

For over 4000 years, the Chinese have used various herbs to prevent common diseases. The ancient Chinese knew nothing of bacteria and viruses, yet some of these herbs were described as being able to "strength the interior". Modern scientific research is confirming these observations. Now, thousands of years later, the study of herbs is gaining interest the world over, and the study of herbs which affect the immune system is one of the hottest topics in pharmacological research. Research and clinical trials have further proven the benefits of herbs. LINGZHI - THE KING OF ALL HERBS have been widely researched for its immune functions.



WHAT IS LINGZHI (GANODERMA / REISHI)?

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) values Lingzhi as the highest ranked herb. Among hundreds of recognized herbs classified in Seng-Nung's Herbal Classic, Lingzhi is ranked as "Number One" herb, ahead of Ginseng which is ranked as first runner-up herb. For centuries, the Chinese regard it as "The King of All Herbs" for its excellent effects in improving overall health, enhancing stamina and promoting longevity. Recent medical researches has shown Lingzhi can help normalized the functions of the body. Consuming Lingzhi DOES NOT bring you any side-effect like most of the western medicine do, thus making Lingzhi the ideal choice for continuous consumption.

BENEFITS OF CONSUMING LINGZHI INCLUDE:

  • Strengthening the natural healing abilities of the body
  • Increase oxygen supply to blood systems
  • Detoxicate the toxin in the body
  • Antioxidant.

QUALITIES THAT MAKES LINGZHI THE BEST HERB

  • Lowers cholesterol in the blood and the amount of free fat
  • Reduces blood sugar level; to restore pancreas functions
  • Lowers blood lipids and stabilizes red cell membrane
  • Due to Lingzhi contains Adenosine it can lower platelet's aggulation, and Iyse thrombi and prevent thrombogenesis
  • Improves the function of the cortes of the adrenal glands to maintain endocrine balance.
  • Elevates the natural healing ability of the body, allows the body to establish a strong immune system.
  • Prevents tissue cell degeneration.
  • Prevents senility, maintaining a youthful constitution.
  • Lowers the side effects of antihypertensive drugs.
  • Prevents organs degeneration.
  • Prevents allergy caused by antigens, because it inhibits the histamine releasing mastcell.
  • Prevents and treats cancer and inhibits cancer cell metastasis.
    1. Normalize to prevent tissue degeneration.
    2. Prevent sudden death caused by embolism.
    3. Inhibits thrombogenesis and Iyses thrombi on the wall of surrounding tissue and removes blockade of cancer medication, thus increases the effectiveness of these drugs.
    4. Relieves pain caused by cancer.

 

 

REISHI is officially listed as a substance for treating cancer by the Japanese Government - THE JAPANESE MEDICAL FIELD HAS CONFIRMED THAT REISHI HAS POSITIVE EFFICACY

After long term extensive research and experiments have been carried out by Japanese hospitals and research institutes, Lingzhi is found to have positive effects on the following diseases:

  • Hypertension and hypotension
  • Heart conditions that cause heart attack
  • Arteriosclerosis & high cholesterol level
  • Symptoms of menopause, unidentified clinical syndrome (neurose)
  • Constipation, menoxenia & psychosomatic diseases
  • Hepatitis
  • Diabetes mellitus
  • Gastric & duodenal ulcer
  • Allergies
  • Asthma
  • Rheumatism & arthritis
  • Hemorrhoids & varix
  • Relief from stress & anxiety


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