Ganoderma Guide

Chinese Herbs - Reishi (Ganoderma Lucidum) to Boost Immune System and Prevent Cancer


The interest of the modern Western world on the wisdom of the
ancient eastern Chinese
herbal remedy as a
complementary or alternative therapy is rising and gaining
popularity because of its holistic approach, emphasis on quality of
life and prevention of illness by strengthening and restoring the
body's immune system.


Building a strong immune system is essential for the body
to recognize and eliminate cancerous cells. Cancer is a
disease resulting from uncontrolled defective cell division from
damaged genes from any parts of the body. A weaker or impaired
immunity will increase your susceptibility to various bacterial and
virus infection, allergies, eczema, chronic fatigue, sickness and
aging prematurely also.
Modern advanced technology and scientific research have helped to
unlock the many preventive and healing secrets in Chinese
herbs.


History of Ancient
Herbal Remedy

Reishi (Ganoderma Lucidum) - is a
mushroom commonly used in traditional Chinese medicine and
traditional Japanese medicine. In Japan it is called
Mannetake meaning 'thousand year mushroom'.
Its Chinese name is Lingzhi which means "herb of the
spirit". It was a very rare and precious Chinese herb in ancient
time and Emperors of the great Chinese dynasties and Japanese
royalty drank teas and concoctions of Lingzhi for vitality and long
life.


For over 2000 years Reishi mushroom has been the most cherished
and sought after medicinal herb in Asia and rated as one of the
superior herbs in the "Seng Nong's
Herbal Classic", a 2000-year old
medicinal Chinese book for:


its efficacy for multiple diseases

maintaining and restoring balance to the body's interdependent
systems

safety in long-term consumption with no unfavorable
side-effects

natural resistance of the body and
longevity


The dried powder of reishi was popular as a cancer chemotherapy
agent in ancient China. Research has shown that reishi clearly
demonstrated anticancer activity with cancer cells and has possible
therapeutic potential as a dietary supplement for an alternative
therapy for breast and prostate cancer.
Medicinal mushrooms such as Ganoderma Lucidum (Reishi)
and
Cordyceps have well been documented
in many recent scientific studies to be potent medicine to
enhance and support the body's immune function from certain
compounds in them such as polysaccharides which increase
the activity of the body's natural killer
cells(lymphocytes) that are vital to eliminate foreign
cells(such as cancer cells).
Supporting research reports published in the Journal
of Alternative Complement Med.

2003, Journal of Cancer Integrative
Medicine 2004, International Journal of Oncology 2004, FASEB
2004 showed that reishi clearly:


demonstrates anticancer activity in experiments with
cancer cells

protects the liver and improves liver functions

has possible therapeutic potential as a dietary supplement for
an alternative therapy for breast and prostate cancer


Health Benefits of Reishi(Ganoderma Lucidum):



supports the body's own immune system by promoting the activity
of antibodies

improves the body's resistance to stress and infections

balances stress response

reduces allergies

promotes healthy liver function

enhances the body's detoxifying process to reduce accumulated
toxins

inhibits invasiveness of breast and prostate cancer cells

supports a normal, restful sleep

enhances vitality and energy


Tips to select the Best Reishi



choose red reishi - it has the highest quality extract and has
most scientific evaluations

choose those with cracked spores - which release the medicinal
benefits and better absorbed by body

solid wood log cultivation - this determines the potency of the
resulting fungus

look for Good Manufacturing Practice(GMP) standards - this
ensures the stability of active bio-components harvested

standardization of active constituents - the effectiveness of
reishi lies in its polysaccharides and triterpenes contents


Many commercial preparations are available, such as extracts,
dietary supplement, tinctures, dried
fruiting bodies, teas and
teabags, tonics and pills.
Elena Leong is a health enthusiast and adviser in holistic
health, a certified Aromatherapist by International Federation of
Aromatherapy UK(IFA) and the founder of .1menopause.com
-a website for women going through menopause.

She has helped many
to better health and vitality through holistic therapy and herbal
nutrition supplement.





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