This mushroom has several names; it is called the “mushroom of immortality”, “the greatest miracle”. There are many legends around it. But a lot of what seems like legend turns out to be true in this case. To avoid the formation of new legends, this article will use authoritative primary sources:
- Article by Niwat Suttiwat, Associate Professor and Narisa Faktakul, MD
- Materials from the author of the book “Growing Edible and Medicinal Mushrooms”, winner of several specialized awards, Paul Stamets
Many consider it an overseas curiosity - quite often people ask for Korean lingzhi mushroom, Vietnamese lingzhi mushroom, Chinese lingzhi mushroom. But the reishi mushroom also grows in Russia. It’s just that medical science in a number of countries in Southeast Asia has a much richer and deeper history.
The official name of the mushroom is Ganoderma lucidum, or Ganoderma lacquered. In Southeast Asian countries it is called lin-zhi (herb of immortality), reishi (Japanese version), reishi. In Tai - Ban Rung Tan (Tai). In our area, this same mushroom is called the Lacquered Polypore. And they all belong to the same species - Ganoderma.
Ganoderma is a type of fungus that takes root in the rhizome of a tree or on its moist bark. The size of the mushroom can reach 25 centimeters in diameter, and its stem can be the same size.
The mushroom is annual (sometimes lives 2-3 years). At first it has fleshy, spongy tissue, which then becomes woody.
There are more than 100 species of Ganoderma. The most common and famous is the red type with a smooth, as if varnished, cap.
Lingzhi has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for over 2000 years, since the reign of Qin Shi Huang. It is considered the best mushroom among medicinal plants, and the name Lingzhi is found in ancient scriptures. In “Shindong Pao” (the oldest Chinese textbook) Fr.
Reishi/Lingzhi – Mushroom of Eternal Youth
During the aging process, many biological reactions change. This mushroom protects against aging, being a geroprotector. Geroprotectors are compounds that inhibit the processes of aging and degeneration of any cells, organs and tissues.
Geroprotectors usually contain: multivitamins, micro- and macroelements, amino acids, antioxidants, antidepressants, antihypoxic substances. All these biologically active components are contained in the Reishi mushroom, which is recommended for use to protect against aging.
By slowing down the aging process, Reishi mushroom helps eliminate free radicals; activates blood circulation; regulates the level of fluid in cells; accelerates cell reproduction; eliminates pigmentation.
Varieties
There are many varieties of tinder fungi. They all differ from each other:
- appearance;
- chemical composition;
- medicinal properties.
The healing properties of reishi mushroom depend on where it grows. You can distinguish it from the tinder fungus by its long stalk - other parasites growing on trees do not have it.
Reishi is a storehouse of antioxidants!
Every step of modern man is accompanied by enhanced reactions of oxidative destruction in cells. They lead to the development of pathological processes: aging accelerates, areas of tissue necrosis expand (heart attacks, strokes, thromboembolism, etc.), the development of gangrene accelerates, chronic forms of diseases form, immunodeficiencies, depression, etc. occur.
Oxidative destruction of cells (oxidative stress) increases sharply with radiation injuries, aging, tumor development, with any diseases, with heavy mental and physical stress, with stress in the psycho-emotional sphere. Chemicals that block increased oxidation reactions are called antioxidants. Most antioxidants are not synthesized in the body, i.e. They are essential substances, as a result of which they must be continuously supplied to the body throughout life by consuming vegetables and fruits.
Antioxidants do not accumulate and cannot be “accumulated for future use”, but must be introduced externally, with food, therefore a person’s natural antioxidant system is directly related to his diet. The biologically active substances contained in Reishi are strong antioxidants. When taking Reishi, the activity of the body's own antioxidant system increases.
It is advisable to include Reishi in the diet for acute and chronic radiation sickness. The mechanism of its development is the destruction of all organs, tissues, cells by oxidative reactions induced by penetrating radiation. The main remedy for such patients are powerful antioxidants. The antioxidant properties of Reishi / Linzhi largely determine its pronounced positive effect on the body of healthy and sick people and positive cosmetic effects.
Composition of drugs and mechanisms of their action
More than 10 years ago, a unique state project was carried out - for the first time in the world history of the development of technologies for the production of dietary supplements, a new significant stage began - the production of liquid concentrated preparations from the contents of cells of higher fungi - fast-acting bioimmunoenergetic regulators.
The strength and specificity of liquid concentrated forms from the contents of the cells of higher fungi, primarily cordyceps, as well as lingzhi and aromatic mushrooms, primarily lies in the fact that these are 100% systemic preparations.
The systemic effect of such drugs is to quickly regulate the functioning of all body systems due to their unique composition. And, in addition, the natural power of cordyceps and other well-known medicinal oriental mushrooms is increased many times over by the original recipe and the unsurpassed biotechnology for producing drugs on a natural basis.
The peculiarity of Phoenix Corporation's drugs is their mild action and the same regulation of Yin and Yang. When using these drugs, processes in human cells are activated, and the aging process slows down.
preparations include the highest mushrooms, most famous in the East for their healing qualities: Chinese Cordyceps (Cordyceps Sinensis); Lingzhi (Ganoderma Lucidum); Fragrant mushroom (Lentinus edodes); Hericium erinaceus; various plants, Himalayan honey, mountain ants and other components.
Cordyceps belongs to the class of higher ascomycete fungi. It grows in the highlands of Tibet in the Chinese provinces of Sichuan, Yunnan, Qinghai and others at an altitude of about four thousand meters. If in the warm season a Cordyceps spore penetrates the larva of a certain species of butterfly (Hepialide), then in the spring the parasitic spore germinates. The growing mushroom first uses the valuable nutrients contained in the larva, and then, connecting with the root system of nearby Tibetan herbs, uses their valuable substances. Lack of oxygen in high altitude conditions, low air temperature and its fluctuations, as well as connections with space harden Cordyceps and make it energy-intensive.
From time immemorial, in the East, Cordyceps has been considered the most useful of all plants growing on Earth. Emperors and their entourage have always had special respect for Cordyceps. In China, Cordyceps is called the “Divine Gift”, “Magic Talisman”, since no other plant has such healing power.
Cordyceps has strong antioxidant properties due to its constituent beta-carotene (provitamin A), vitamins E and C, minerals selenium and zinc, ubiquinone (coenzyme Q10), immunomodulatory polysaccharides and other substances. Through the influence of Cordyceps on the pineal gland, more melatonin is released, which has the properties of a universal antioxidant with a strong antitumor effect.
Cordyceps contains 77 micro- and macroelements, more than 80 types of enzymes, essential amino acids, unsaturated fatty acids, etc. However, the doses of vitamins and minerals are not high. Therefore, these dietary supplements cannot cause overdose symptoms. But the most important thing for all drugs is the principle of synergy used in their manufacture. It consists in the precise selection of effective ratios of fractional doses of the incoming components, thereby achieving a potentiated effect and absolute non-toxicity, and therefore safety in their use.
American pharmacologists from Cordyceps have isolated the following unique substances: cordycepin, cordycepsic acid, adenosine, adenine and others, determining their strong effect on the immune system.
Despite the variety of substances that make up higher fungi, the main active principle is polysaccharides.
It has been found that most of the biological effects of Cordyceps are due to the presence of a unique complex of polysaccharides. Increasing the concentration of polysaccharides under experimental conditions made it possible to increase the immunoregulatory and antioxidant effects by 10-15 times.
This determines the therapeutic effectiveness of liquid Cordyceps formulations, in which, thanks to modern technologies, the concentration of polysaccharides has been brought to a unique level.
Cordyceps is the only plant on earth that simultaneously has a specific antitumor and antimetastatic effect. It should be noted that the increase in immunological reactivity by fib polysaccharides is accompanied by a systemic cytoprotective effect, which is what distinguishes fungal therapy from other types of immunotherapy.
Cordyceps strengthens the body's resistance to various external and internal factors, protects the body from radiation, and restores the damaged energy shell within just a few minutes.
Preparations from Cordyceps also have an antiallergic effect. Using these drugs, a powerful effect of cleansing the cell from toxins is observed; all toxic substances are actively removed from the body, incl. intestinal poisons, medicinal compounds, radionuclides, salts of heavy metals.
Cordyceps is a natural antibiotic and inhibits the growth of pneumococci, staphylococci, streptococci and many other microbes. This mushroom also acts on various viruses, including adenoviruses, influenza viruses, hepatitis, herpes, and SARS. Preparations from cordyceps are used in the complex treatment of AIDS patients. Cordyceps acts on protozoa (chlamydia, ureaplasma, trichomonas, etc.), helminths and fungi. A pronounced effect of Cordyceps on blood vessels has been noticed - their lumen is regulated, the walls of the vessels become elastic, and the thrombus-forming ability of the blood decreases. There is regeneration of liver cells - hepatocytes and cells of other organs. The microflora of the skin, nasopharynx and respiratory tract is normalized. Preparations containing Cordyceps restore kidney function and regulate metabolism (primarily lipids).
It is advisable to use cordyceps products to prevent chronic inflammatory diseases. Taking medications containing cordyceps restores the functioning of all organs and systems, as well as the mechanisms of their self-regulation.
Products from Cordyceps are very widely used as a preventive and health-improving agent. When used together with medications, the effectiveness of traditional treatment is significantly enhanced and the possibility of its side effects on the human body is reduced.
Lingzhi (Ling-shi, Reishi, Shiny polypore, Lacquered polypore, Ganoderma shiny) grows on the roots and trunks of fallen certain types of trees.
The Lingzhi mushroom is called the “Mushroom of Immortality.” In traditional Chinese medicine, Lingzhi is given the highest category in terms of breadth of action and absence of side effects.
The chemical composition of the mushroom is very rich: proteins contain all the essential and most common non-essential amino acids and amides. Fats contain mainly unsaturated fatty acids. Mushrooms are rich in vitamins (mainly C and D) and minerals (particularly calcium, phosphorus and iron). Lingzhi contains the most active polysaccharides among all medicinal plants. Only this type of mushroom serves as a source of a group of triterpenoids (ganoderic acids), which have a molecular structure similar to steroid hormones. Ganoderic acids have an antiallergic effect and improve oxygen absorption.
Research on medicinal mushrooms has shown that their anticancer effects are due to the polysaccharides and fatty substances they contain, which are likely ergosterols. Lingzhi differs from many other medicinal mushrooms in that it contains not only active antitumor polysaccharides, but also so-called terpenoids, which increase resistance to stress and potentiate the action of superoxide dismutase, preventing the accumulation of free radicals. The specific effect of polysaccharides is manifested in the activation of macrophages and T-lymphocytes, stimulation of interferon and a general improvement in the immune response at the cellular level. They have no toxic effects on the human body and are safe from a medical point of view. The degree of restoration of the damaged immune system, including in cases of AIDS, and antitumor activity depend on the duration of therapy using Lingzhi.
Lingzhi is considered both a tonic and an adaptogenic drug. As a tonic, it strengthens the body's strength, and as an adaptogen it helps to adapt to stress. Lingzhi is a natural adaptogen that improves health and normal functioning of the body. It not only enhances some components of the immune response in cancer patients, but also suppresses pathological changes in the immune system in autoimmune diseases.
Modern laboratory and clinical studies have revealed anti-inflammatory, antiviral, antimicrobial, antiallergic and antitumor properties of Lingzhi.
Lingzhi mushroom has particular therapeutic value for diseases of the upper respiratory tract (chronic bronchitis, etc.).
It can be concluded that Lingzhi has four main healing properties.
First, it has a strong antitumor effect.
Secondly, it is indicated for allergic diseases. When studying the chemical composition of Lingzhi at the American Cancer Institute, an amazing discovery was made: a substance called “lanostane” was found, which inhibits the formation of antibodies. Now patients with bronchial asthma, atopic dermatitis and other allergic diseases are being cured of them with the help of Lingzhi.
Third, the positive effect of using drugs from this mushroom for any pulmonary diseases.
And fourth is the widespread successful use of Lingzhi for cardiovascular diseases.
Shiitake (Xianggu, Fragrant mushroom, Black mushroom) got its name for its special taste and color. Known throughout the world under another name: sleeping Buddha mushroom. In ancient Japan, when growing a mushroom, monks used special wooden hammers to tap the tree on which the mushroom grew, with the sole purpose of waking up the “sleeping mycelium”, as well as the Buddha himself, so that he would not forget to invest the special healing properties in the Shiitake.
The healing properties of Xianggu are unique - this is confirmed by the centuries-old history of fungotherapy and many clinical studies in Europe, America, and Russia. For biochemistry, this mushroom became a sensation, as two discoveries were made immediately: the polysaccharide “lentinan”, isolated for the first time and possessing a unique antitumor ability that has no analogues in the plant world, and volatile-like compounds called “mushroom phytoncides”, capable of fighting any viruses - from the most harmless rhinoviruses (viruses that cause runny nose) to AIDS viruses.
Lentinan is used in complex antitumor therapy as a drug that delays the development of various tumors and prevents the formation of metastases through activation of the immune system. Lentinan binds to the surface of lymphocytes or to specific blood plasma proteins that activate macrophages, T-helper cells, natural killer cells and other effector cells. These activation mechanisms lead to an increase in the production of antibodies, interleukins (IL-1, IL-2, IL-12) and interferon-γ. Thus, the antitumor effect of lentinan is expressed in an increase in the immune status of the macroorganism.
However, the immunomodulatory effect of this polysaccharide expands the scope of its application, allowing its use in a variety of immunodeficiency conditions. The use of Xianggu lentinan leads to the restoration of the reduced activity of immune-competent cells. In this case, the activity of T-helpers is restored, releasing a number of biologically active factors that increase the number of activated macrophages, antigen-specific cytotoxic T-lymphocytes, and enhances the cooperative interaction of immunocompetent cells. Thus, the result of the action of the polysaccharide is the correction of the body’s immune status.
In addition, Xiangu has a unique ability to remove cholesterol, helps normalize blood pressure, and suppresses pathogenic flora in the body. Xiangu is an excellent immunoregulator and can be used as a prophylactic to prevent viral and colds.
In diabetes, this mushroom is used as a sugar-lowering agent; its use is also indicated in the insulin-dependent form, especially for the prevention of complications of the disease. In general, the aromatic mushroom has a very wide range of healing effects.
Hericium erinaceus, or Lion's Mane, also called Pom-Pom mushroom: a mushroom without the stem and cap found in regular commercial mushrooms. It looks like a snowball covered with white icicles. It grows quickly on sawdust substrates and bears fruit without problems at different temperatures. Chefs love this mushroom, and it truly has a wonderful aroma, sometimes reminiscent of shrimp meat in taste.
Hericium is widely used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat stomach diseases and prevent gastrointestinal cancer. This mushroom also increases the body's immune strength, promotes the regulation of the nervous system, and improves the functions of the respiratory system. When analytically determining the nutritional value of hericium, as in other edible mushrooms, a high concentration of minerals was revealed: potassium - 254 mg/100 g of raw material; phosphates (109 mg/100 g s/v); slightly lower levels of sodium (8.04 mg/100 g) and calcium (6.70 mg/100 g). 19 free amino acids were found (except methionine and tryptophan), i.e. the vast majority of essential amino acids. The concentration of amino acids is 15.9%, which is a very high figure. 32 aromatic substances have been identified in the body of this mushroom, which is significantly more even compared to shiitake.
And, of course, hericium contains a significant amount of immunomodulatory polysaccharides. And this is very important in the treatment of tumor tumors. The “first fiddle” is played by polysaccharides discovered only in mushrooms - beta-glucans. The mechanism of their action is diverse, but basically we can say that they activate specific cellular immunity. Glucans from mushrooms mobilize the immune system in various ways - they activate the production of interferons and interleukin, macrophages and T-lymphocytes; delay the formation and suppress the development of cancer cells at different levels of the development process, inhibit inflammatory processes of the skin and mucous membranes, protect the liver, are effective in any diseases associated with weakened immunity, such as allergies, AIDS, candidiasis, influenza, rheumatism, have an anti-inflammatory effect, can used over a long period of time to maintain immunity.
Himalayan honey
Himalayan honey is unusually rich in various biologically active substances, vitamins, macro- and microelements. It is one of the most versatile products for strengthening the body and replenishing vital energy.
Himalayan honey has healing-nutritive, restorative, antitussive, decongestant, debilitating, antimicrobial and antiseptic effects.
Honey is a substance that harmonizes the entire recipe as a whole, and therefore often forms the basis of pills and some decoctions. It is used as a healing food for exhaustion and serious illnesses.
Mountain ants Polyrhachis vicina Roger
The ant is an amazing insect, a member of one of the largest and most prosperous families of insects in the natural world on our planet. In amber samples that are over one hundred million years old, we can see prehistoric ants, the external structure and shape of which have changed little over the years. This shows us that these small inhabitants of our planet - ants - have a stable gene structure that has the strongest properties of survival and adaptation.
Published scientific research shows that the Mountain ant Polyrhachis vicina Roger (Pv Roger) is the most valuable among other ant species. Since ancient times, people have studied with particular interest the effects of ants in medicine by eating ant larvae. Parts of adult individuals were also used as the main raw material for various medicines.
Currently, many research centers, over the course of several years, have practically come to the effective use of drugs from ants for the successful treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. It has also been found that preparations from ants are quite successful in influencing the body in some chronic diseases, for example, hepatitis B and C, diabetes, etc. In addition, it is also the most valuable raw material resource of TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine), which can successfully prevent regression sexual function, helps restore reproductive function, etc., has a cosmetic effect, has a beneficial effect on the condition of the skin, being at the same time a regulator of Yin and Yang balance in the organs and systems of the body, which characterizes the product as a high-quality natural regenerative drug.
However, not all varieties of ants have nutritional and medicinal value. According to the conclusion of scientists, currently in the PRC it is possible to use mainly only one species of ants for food and medicinal purposes, which is confirmed by a certificate from the Ministry of Health of the PRC: these are ants living in the Changbai Shan mountains - mountain ants Polyrhachis vicina Roger (Pv Roger).
Mountain ants Polyrhachis vicina Roger (Pv Roger) contain: protein from 40% to 55%; 14 types of minerals necessary for the human body; 19 types of amino acids (including amino acids necessary for the body - threonine, phenylalanine, vapine, isoleucine, leucine, lysine, methionine, tryptophan); rich in vitamins A, B1, B2, B12, C, D, E, etc.; of inorganic salts there are salts of calcium, iron, phosphorus, selenium and zinc, especially rich in zinc salts. The nutritional value of this unique food raw material surpasses even wild mountain ginseng (taken in equal proportions).
Reishi relieves chronic fatigue syndrome
Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) was first described in 1984 by A. Lloyd. Its characteristic symptom is chronic fatigue experienced by the patient, which does not disappear even after a long rest and over time leads to a significant decrease in both mental and physical performance. Currently, chronic fatigue syndrome is recorded primarily in environmentally unfavorable regions where the level of chemical or radiation pollution of the environment is high. This disease occurs in both young and elderly people, and is more common in women.
Fatigue is a mandatory, but not the only sign of this disease. The onset of clinical manifestations of chronic fatigue syndrome is usually associated with a previous “cold” - flu, sore throat, and less often - with emotional stress. To eliminate chronic fatigue syndrome, immunocorrectors and agents that normalize the state of the nervous system are used.
Reishi has been successfully used to combat chronic fatigue syndrome. At the same time he:
- increases the tone of the whole body;
- increases endurance during oxygen deficiency (hypoxia)
- has high nutritional value, rich in amino acids necessary for the body;
- regulates the activity of the nervous and endocrine systems;
- stabilizes the psycho-emotional sphere and improves mood.
Lingzhi capsules - reviews
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Lingzhi mushroom has collected one of the largest number of reviews and comments. Here are just some of them:
“The effect of the drug on the face is wonderful, I began to feel much better, I wake up easier in the morning, at the end of the day I don’t feel tired, my vitality has increased.”
“Mom took the drug, 1 jar of 2 capsules 2 times a day, the size of the thyroid gland decreased, under the supervision of a doctor for an enlarged thyroid gland since 2005, although this had no effect on the nodes. For now, we will continue taking you for up to 3 months.”
"I am 48 years old. I use this remedy in the fight against mastopathy, I take it according to the regimen of 3 months - a break of 3 months. It works softly. From the start of use, the effect occurs within 3 weeks. After completing the course, it persists for 2.5-3 months, soreness in the chest disappears a week before menstruation, and the feeling of heaviness disappears. I think that this drug copes with its task. I recommend."
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Reishi - anti-allergy remedy
The main reason for the frightening increase in the number of allergy sufferers is that people have now surrounded themselves with millions of new chemicals that were not previously found in nature. Many of these substances have proven to be allergens for humans and animals. Allergic reactions include perverted reactions of the human immune system aimed at damaging one’s own tissues.
They are caused by numerous substances called allergens. Most of them enter the body from the environment, a smaller part is formed in the body. Most often, allergies are associated with the following allergens: plant pollen, certain food products, wool, animal down, feathers, cosmetics, medications, detergents, microorganisms (infectious allergies), varnishes, paints, gasoline, etc. Reishi is successfully used for various types of allergies:
- inhibits the release of slowly reacting substances during an allergic reaction;
- neutralizes secondary changes in tissues caused by allergies;
- has anti-inflammatory properties;
- improves blood microcirculation.
It is advisable to include reishi in the diet for bronchial asthma, urticaria, and food allergies.
Contraindications
It is worth paying attention to the fact that only reishi grown in the wild has the entire list of beneficial qualities. Ganoderma, cultivated artificially, is characterized only by general strengthening properties.
Preparations created on its basis saturate the body with useful microelements, valuable substances, but more. The natural drug can only be purchased in pharmacies; the manufacturers must be listed as China or Thailand.
The main contraindications are: age under 12 years, pregnancy and lactation, and individual intolerance.
Reishi protects the heart and blood vessels.
Chinese healers have been using Linzhi/Reishi for many hundreds of years to treat patients with heart disease, those who complained of a feeling of tightness in the chest, or chest pain. Since then, the condition of the heart and blood vessels of the inhabitants of the Earth has noticeably worsened due to a lifestyle that is not in tune with nature. Stroke, coronary heart disease, atherosclerosis - all these and many other disorders are associated with blood circulation problems. Consumption of reishi serves as a successful prevention and is used in complex therapy of cardiovascular diseases:
- regulates the level of lipids in the blood, reduces the level of lipids deposited on the walls of blood vessels;
- reduces cholesterol, prevents the accumulation of platelets, thereby reducing blood viscosity;
- serves to prevent the formation of blood plaques;
- stabilizes blood pressure levels to normal, while controlling both high and low blood pressure;
- significantly activates blood flow.
The use of Reishi / Linzhi is directly indicated in the complex therapy of cardiovascular diseases and during the recovery period after myocardial infarction and stroke.
Where to buy?
Lingzhi, Reishi, Ganoderma, Lacquer tinder fungus are all the same mushroom. You can buy it in pharmacies, online stores, in the Vietnamese or Chinese markets. There is little trust in markets and in case of fraud it is difficult to make a claim.
In our Jet-Life store, in addition to high-quality and certified products, you will receive advice on the range of preparations with Lingzhi mushroom, delivery to any corner of Russia. The store has been dealing with dietary supplements and medicines made from natural raw materials for more than one year, and the feedback is always working. There is no risk with medicinal mushrooms. Look at the reviews, how many years the online pharmacy or store has been on the market, check the certificates. By purchasing from unscrupulous sellers, you will save pennies and can spend rubles on restoring your health.
Reishi helps normalize liver function
From the point of view of Eastern medicine, Reishi “cleanses” the energy channel of the liver. Cleansing the liver meridian helps restore the circulation of internal energy, which, in turn, should lead to the cure of most known diseases. In addition, a “clean” liver channel prolongs youth and promotes longevity.
- activates the restorative and reproductive function of damaged liver cells;
- activates the liver's synthesis of protein and nucleic acid, enhances the detoxification function of the liver.
Reishi regulates blood sugar levels
Stable maintenance of normal blood sugar levels is an important condition for preventing a wide variety of diseases, including diabetes, cardiovascular problems, and tumors. It is necessary to normalize blood sugar levels in cases of immunodeficiency, frequent colds, and atherosclerosis. In all these situations, the introduction of Reishi (Linzhi) into the diet is indicated.
- stimulates the release of insulin;
- accelerates glucose metabolism;
- reduces side effects of diabetes medications.
Features of collection
Lingzhi, grown in natural conditions, is much more useful than its artificially grown counterparts. If you're lucky, you can find varnished tinder fungus in nature - in the subtropical zone of our country. It grows on deciduous trees. The most useful mushroom is considered to be one that grows on oak wood.
The chances of finding many Ganoderma splendors are extremely low - for every 100,000 trees there is one mushroom.
It is difficult to find brilliant ganoderma in nature - its spores germinate on certain trees and under certain conditions. To obtain a valuable mushroom for use, it must be cultivated artificially. Reishi was first cultivated in Japan in 1972. The collection and preparation of the mushroom, starting in July, continues until the first frost.
Reishi boosts immunity
The need for Linzhi as an immunomodulator will increase in the coming years. Every day on the planet the number of people suffering from secondary immunodeficiencies (acquired throughout life, not given from birth) is increasing, which sharply increases their sensitivity to infection. The consequence of immunodeficiency is an increase in infectious diseases (epidemic of tuberculosis, HIV infection, STDs, i.e. sexually transmitted diseases). Tens of millions of people suffering from immunodeficiencies are potential consumers of Reishi!
Clinical studies have shown that after a month of taking Reishi / Linzhi and normalization of immunity indicators, these indicators remained at a fairly high level for a year compared to the initial ones.
As an immune booster, Reishi:
- enhances the activity of immune cells;
- prevents the appearance of viruses (bacterial cells);
- increases the body's resistance to various types of viral and infectious diseases.
In what forms is it most often found and what is in demand?
Lingzhi mushroom can be purchased dry, whole, cut into plates, or in powder form. This is the raw material. And then, based on it, all kinds of medicinal products are made: decoctions, infusions, alcohol tinctures, extracts, syrups with mushroom powder, added to honey, oil extracts, seasonings, teas, even simply chewed on dried mushroom plates.
If you want to make a tincture or decoction yourself, purchase a powder; it is still more convenient to chop a whole mushroom or plates for better extraction of medicinal substances (the molecules have a fairly dense shell and need to be broken). Boil the mushroom over low heat for an hour, stirring (1 tablespoon per 1 liter). A tincture made with alcohol (50g per 1l) is more convenient and effective. Capsules with mushroom extract and the extract itself are popular; how to take them is usually written in the instructions.
Reishi is indispensable in the prevention and treatment of oncology
- contains active antitumor polysaccharides;
- organic germanium present in the reishi mushroom activates natural phagocytosis, which eliminates tumor cells;
- promotes the proliferation of lymphatic cells;
- eliminates cellular toxins that destroy cells;
- activates the immune factor, inhibits the proliferation of cancer cells;
- activates the hematopoietic function of the bone marrow;
- reduces the degree of bone marrow damage when cancer patients are irradiated during chemotherapy.
Reishi mushroom extract is a complex with a huge therapeutic spectrum, including a colossal number of both independently acting and combined substances that manifest their effect as a result of multi-level reactions of interaction with the cells of the antitumor immune “surveillance” of the human body. This weapon of immunity in cancer patients is dulled and practically inactive. Even if the immune system recognizes tumor cells, it is not able to actively influence them or resist them.
It should be understood that the place and role of Reishi extract works most effectively against certain types of cancer:
- lungs' cancer,
- colorectal cancer,
- esophageal carcinoma,
- prostate cancer,
- uterine cancer,
- breast cancer.
Reishi is a mushroom that mobilizes vital energy, which uses its unique property of streamlining the vital functions of the body, such as the cardiovascular system, hematopoietic system, etc., which allows you to keep the running mechanism of tumor necrosis at the peak of growth for an indefinitely long time!
Who can be confused with?
Reishi is sometimes confused with agaric. This mushroom is also called the white larch sponge. This mushroom is used for tumors. Its flesh feels like a sponge, hence the name. What is the difference between agaric and varnished polypore:
- it does not have a shiny and smooth surface, but a rough and rough one;
- the mushroom is white and covered with brown spots.
- grows mainly on larches, as well as on fir, cedar, and less often on birch.
Agarik grows up to 10 kg in weight, up to 30 cm in length.
