The Miraculous King of Herbs For Good Health: The Ganoderma Lucidum
For over 2000 years, Reishi Mushrooms (Ganoderma Lucidum) have been considered by the Chinese to be a high quality herbal medicine. In the traditional Chinese medical theory, Reishi or Lingzhi is among the highest ranking. It can improve overall health, increase the body's healing ability, promote longevity and it does not bring along any side effects even taken a long period of time. According to Dr. Shi­Jean Lee, the most famous Chinese Medical Doctor of the Ming Dynasty, long term consumption of Reishi will build a strong, healthy body and assure a long life. Modern medical research also proves that Reishi has a wide range of medical effects.
Important Elements found in Reishi :-
Through modern scientific analysis, there are more than 200 active elements found in Reishi. The main active elements are :
i) Polysaccharides
Polysaccharides stimulate or modulate the immune system by activating the immune cells such as macrophage and helper T cells as well as increase the levels of immunoglobulin (antibodies) in fighting the unwanted foreign cells such as bacteria, viruses etc. It helps to cleanse toxic deposits from body, strengthen the natural healing ability of the body, convert abnormal cells into normal cells, strengthening the resistance of the body and thus improve overall health. Experiments at the Drug Research Institute in Toyama , Japan : confirmed that polysaccharides in reishi are responsible for the immune enhancement. In Japan , Reishi extract has been reported to be effective in treating patients with liver failure.
ii) Triterpenoids
Triterpenoids are responsible for Reishi's bitter taste and several of its medicinal properties. It is the component, which responsible in improving blood pressure and blood lipid. Triterpenoids have a kind of harmonizing effect on the body especially on the immune system as well as the circulatory system. It gives Reishi an adaptogenic quality, providing the person with protection. From a wide range of biological, environmental and social stresses.
iii) Adenosine
Adenosine improves blood circulation by inhibiting blood platelet aggregation. An earlier study done by a team of researcher from Beijing College of Traditional Chinese Medicine found that Reishi improves the function of red blood cells in transferring oxygen. They related this result to the adenosine in Reishi. Adenosine is also helpful in lowering the cholesterol level and regulating the metabolism and hence promoting vigour and vitality.
iv) Organic Germanium
The content of organic germanium in reishi is very high compared to any other herb in the world. The following are some of the functions of organic germanium in our body.
- Increases oxygen supply to the blood stream - Revives cell tissues by increasing oxygen supply to body organs. - Increases body's metabolic rate. - Eliminates electric energy around abnormal cells and turn abnormal cells in to normal cells - Relieves fatigue.

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