What is Ganoderma Lucidum?

What is Ganoderma Lucidum?

Ganoderma Lucidum is the scientific name for a species of Red Mushrooms and is said to be more powerful than Ginseng. Ganoderma lucidum has different name in various countries. For example, Ganoderma lucidum is known as Reishi in Japan and Lingzhi in China. Known as the "Miraculous King of Herbs" the herbal history of Ganoderma lucidum had long been documented in the oldest Chinese pharmacopoeia, Shen Nong’s Herbal Classic dating back over 2,000 years. Ganoderma lucidum was seen as a symbol of prosperity and peace for the nation and longevity for the emperor.

Ganoderma has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for promotion of vitality and longevity. Under the attentive research done by scholars and doctors in recent years, Ganoderma has shown to have the ability to help the body to improve immune health, cardiovascular health, and liver function. It had been recently used in the treatment of debility and weakness, insomnia, gastric ulcer, immunological disorders, diabetes, cancer and etc.

Did You Know?

To find lingzhi in ancient times, people had to go high up to the mountains and deep into the forest to harvest this most valuable medicine. It is rarely found since it flourishes mainly on the dried trunks of dead plum, guercus serrata or pasonia trees. Out of 10,000 such aged trees, perhaps 2 or 3 will have ganoderma growth.

The Amazing Components of Ganoderma

Ganoderma has more than 200 active elements which can be divided into three categories: water soluble elements; organic soluble elements; and volatile elements. The main elements are Polysaccharide, Organic Germanium, Adenosine, Triterpenoid and Ganoderic Essence. Proteins, amino acids, fibers, enzymes, vitamins and minerals can be found in Ganoderma as well.

Polysaccharide
• Strengthen immune system
• Exterminate and prevent tumor
• Help pancreas to balance sugar level in the blood system
• Control degeneration of tissue cells and organs in the body

Organic Germanium
• Increase oxygen level in the blood system
• Effective anti-oxidant characteristics - control free radicals
• Detoxify heavy metal

Adenosine
• Reduce cholesterol and fat
• Prevent platelets from sticking together which can cause blockage in the blood system
• Stable endocrine hormone
• Regulate the metabolism

Triterpenoid
• Strengthen the digestive system
• Build up defense against allergies
• Reduce cholesterol and fat

Ganoderic Essence
• Treat skin ailments
• Beautify and refine skin complexion
• Very effective for external usage such as cut, mouth ulcer and stop the bleeding


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