What is Reishi?

reishi ( ganoderma lucidum ) is a fungus that grows on plums in Japan. This fungus is also called ling-zhi , ling chih and "Phantom Mushroom". This surname is because there are very few of these mushrooms - less than 10 mushrooms can be found for every 100,000 trees. Reishi was used in Asia for millennia to stimulate the immune system, increase energy and support longevity. It is used in herbal medicine to strengthen the immune system and reduce the side effects of chemotherapy, asthma, allergies and fungal poisoning. It is possible that Reishi can also protect the human body from some types of cancer because it can stop the formation of breast and uterus fibroids. It also contains ganoderic acids to prevent liver cancer.

For centuries, Reishi in Asia has been used to treat chronic stress. Recent research on Oral Roberts University has shown that Reishi inhibits nerve impulses through the central nervous system and reduces emotional stress. This effect wasUsed in Japan to treat physical pain, which occurs by neuralgia and shingles. Reishi is also used to prevent and treat memory loss.

Clinical studies have shown that Reishi can reduce blood pressure and cholesterol in the blood in animals and humans. Some people who do not respond to prescription drugs have improved when using Reishi. Reishi is also used to detoxify the body and prevent liver cirrhosis at an early stage of alcoholics.

Reishi can be purchased in many health food stores and herb. It comes in capsules, tablets, tinctures, extract and tea. Fresh Reishi mushrooms can also be consumed, but only if they are cooked first. The normal dose is between 2 and 6 grams of raw mushrooms consumed once a day, or about 150 to 300 mg of extract, which are taken three or four times a day.

This herb should not use anyone who is alergic to mushrooms or molds. No one should use Reishi continuously for more than three months at a time. When using for more than three months, Nosebleedy, stomach, dry throat and bloody stools may occur.