Reishi mushrooms (Ganoderma lucidum)
Reishi mushrooms have long been used by rural populations the world over, and are now being viewed by even the scientific community as one of the strongest immune-modulators known to man. It enhances immune function by acting as a biological response modifier. Reishi has been found to have a high number of Triterpenoids - steroid like
compounds that decrease allergenic reactions and histamines.4
These can lead to significant relief with those people suffereing from bronchitis, asthma, and allergies, both food and air borne. Reishi mushrooms have also been shown to reduce tumor growth,5 be a strong anti-viral, and help decrease fatigue. Reishi mushrooms also carry the compound lanostanic triterpenoid, which have anti-inflammatory constituencies, and have been used in the treatment of arthritis.6 Also, a water extract of fruiting bodies of Reishi, induced free radical scavenging activity in the human body.7 Reishi mushroom tincture continues to be recommended in the health care community for any one with a compromised immune system.
4Hirotani M. &T Furuya, 1986. Ganoderic acid derivatives, highly oxegynated lanotane-tye tripenoids, from Ganoderma Lucidium." Phytochemistry 23:1189-1193
5Wang J. et al, 1997. "The Anti-tumor effect of Ganoderma lucidium if mediated by cytokines released from activated macrophanges and T - lymphocytes." International Journal of Cancer. 70 (6): 669- 705
6Ukai, S., T. Kiho., C. Hira., 1983. "Polysaccharides in fungi XlV. Anti-inflammatory effect of the constituents from the fruit bodies of several fungi." Journal of Pharmacobiodynamics Dec 6:(12) 1983 90
7Lin,
J.M., C.C. Lin, M.F. Chen., "Radical activities of Ganoderma
formosanum, Ganoderma lucidium and ganoderma appalatum." Journal of
Ethnopharmacology Jun 23; 47 (1): 33-41
Organic Reishi (Ganoderma lucidium)
Ingredients: Organic Reishi extract, grain alcohol (40%)
Extracted from organic reishi using and organic menstruum.
Potency: dry herb menstruum ratio 1:2
Recommended Dosage: (shake well) 1/2 dropper (0.5ml) 2-3 times per day in warm water or under tongue.
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