 Ganoderma Lucidum (Reishi)
Effects:
• Tranquilizes the mind.
• Invigorates vital energy and blood.
• Increase heart energy.
• Eliminates phlegm.
• Decreases the level of blood sugar
Ganoderma Lucidum has been ranked highly in the traditional Chinese medicine and its use has a long history. Ganoderma is also called "Reishi" in Japan and "Ling Zhi" in China. It is a rare mushroom and is extremely hard to cultivate.
Ganoderma has long been used to expand life span and to increase vitality. It is known to promote good blood circulation and prevent diseases that are related to blood vessels and circulatory system. Ganoderma is helpful for normalizing blood pressure and treating high cholesterol. Ganoderma is currently studied as a sports performance enhancer.
Herbs like ganoderma are classified as "superior". The primary function of such herbs is to increase disease resistance and normalize bodily functions. They are used as tonics and sedatives. Herbs like ganoderma contains polysaccharides and triterpenoids that are known to enhance the functioning of the immune system. Studies have also shown that these ingredients suppress the growth of implanted tumor cells. Especially continuous intake of ganoderma achieves the best results.
There are much more applications of ganoderma lucidum. For example, Chinese women take ganoderma for beautification of the skin and it is included in many Japanese patents for hair loss formulas, including products used for alopecia. Ganoderma lucidum is also an adaptogen, with properties similar to ginseng.
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