Wild Ganoderma Lucidum
Wild Ganoderma Lucidum
General Information
Ganoderma lucidum known as Lingzhi in China or Reishi in Japan, is a well-known medicinal mushroom and traditional Chinese medicine has been used it for the prevention and treatment of bronchitis, allergies, hepatitis, immunological disorders and cancer. G. lucidum is rarely collected from nature and mostly cultivated on wood logs and sawdust in plastic bags or bottles to meet the demands of international markets
Content
Within the mushroom, there are several molecules, including triterpenoids, polysaccharides and peptidoglycans, that may be responsible for its health effects
While the mushrooms themselves can be eaten fresh, it is also common to use powdered forms of the mushroom or extracts that contain these specific molecules
Medicinal Applications
Studies have shown that reishi can affect the genes in white blood cells, which are critical parts of your immune system. Research in cancer patients has shown that some of the molecules found in the mushroom can increase the activity of a type of white blood cell called natural killer cells. In another study on over 4,000 breast cancer survivors, it was found that around 59% consumed reishi mushroom. Although most immune system benefits of reishi mushroom have been seen in those
who are ill, some evidence has shown that it can help healthy people, too
Reishi mushroom could also decrease anxiety and depression as well as improve quality of life in those with certain medical conditions
Several studies have indicated that molecules found in the reishi mushroom can decrease blood sugar in animals
Unlike some foods or supplements, the dose of reishi mushroom can vary substantially based on which type is used. The highest doses are seen when someone consumes the mushroom itself. In these cases, doses may range from 25 to 100 grams, depending on the size of the mushroom. Commonly, a dried extract of the mushroom is used instead. In these cases, the dose is approximately 10 times less than when the mushroom itself is consumed
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