| The interest of the modern Western world on | | | | which increase the activity of the body's |
| the wisdom of the ancient eastern Chinese | | | | natural killer cells(lymphocytes) that are |
| herbal remedy as a complementary or | | | | vital to eliminate foreign cells(such as |
| alternative therapy is rising and gaining | | | | cancer cells). |
| popularity because of its holistic approach, | | | | |
| emphasis on quality of life and prevention of | | | | Supporting research reports published in the |
| illness by strengthening and restoring the | | | | Journal of Alternative Complement Med. 2003, |
| body's immune system. | | | | Journal of Cancer Integrative Medicine 2004, |
| | | | International Journal of Oncology 2004, FASEB |
| Building a strong immune system is essential | | | | 2004 showed that reishi clearly: |
| for the body to recognize and eliminate | | | | |
| cancerous cells. Cancer is a disease | | | | - demonstrates anticancer activity in |
| resulting from uncontrolled defective cell | | | | experiments with cancer cells |
| division from damaged genes from any parts of | | | | |
| the body. A weaker or impaired immunity will | | | | - protects the liver and improves liver |
| increase your susceptibility to various | | | | functions |
| bacterial and virus infection, allergies, | | | | |
| eczema, chronic fatigue, sickness and aging | | | | - has possible therapeutic potential as a |
| prematurely also. | | | | dietary supplement for an alternative therapy |
| | | | for breast and prostate cancer |
| Modern advanced technology and scientific | | | | |
| research have helped to unlock the many | | | | Health Benefits of Reishi(Ganoderma Lucidum): |
| preventive and healing secrets in Chinese | | | | |
| herbs. | | | | - supports the body's own immune system by |
| | | | promoting the activity of antibodies |
| History of Ancient Herbal Remedy | | | | |
| | | | - improves the body's resistance to stress |
| Reishi (Ganoderma Lucidum) - is a mushroom | | | | and infections |
| commonly used in traditional Chinese medicine | | | | |
| and traditional Japanese medicine. In Japan | | | | - balances stress response |
| it is called Mannetake meaning 'thousand year | | | | |
| mushroom'. | | | | - reduces allergies |
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| Its Chinese name is Lingzhi which means "herb | | | | - promotes healthy liver function |
| of the spirit". It was a very rare and | | | | |
| precious Chinese herb in ancient time and | | | | - enhances the body's detoxifying process to |
| Emperors of the great Chinese dynasties and | | | | reduce accumulated toxins |
| Japanese royalty drank teas and concoctions | | | | |
| of Lingzhi for vitality and long life. | | | | - inhibits invasiveness of breast and |
| | | | prostate cancer cells |
| For over 2000 years Reishi mushroom has been | | | | |
| the most cherished and sought after medicinal | | | | - supports a normal, restful sleep |
| herb in Asia and rated as one of the superior | | | | |
| herbs in the "Seng Nong's Herbal Classic", a | | | | - enhances vitality and energy |
| 2000-year old medicinal Chinese book for: | | | | |
| | | | Tips to select the Best Reishi |
| - its efficacy for multiple diseases | | | | |
| | | | - choose red reishi - it has the highest |
| - maintaining and restoring balance to the | | | | quality extract and has most scientific |
| body's interdependent systems | | | | evaluations |
| | | | |
| - safety in long-term consumption with no | | | | - choose those with cracked spores - which |
| unfavorable side-effects | | | | release the medicinal benefits and better |
| | | | absorbed by body |
| - natural resistance of the body and | | | | |
| longevity | | | | - solid wood log cultivation - this |
| | | | determines the potency of the resulting |
| The dried powder of reishi was popular as a | | | | fungus |
| cancer chemotherapy agent in ancient China. | | | | |
| Research has shown that reishi clearly | | | | - look for Good Manufacturing Practice(GMP) |
| demonstrated anticancer activity with cancer | | | | standards - this ensures the stability of |
| cells and has possible therapeutic potential | | | | active bio-components harvested |
| as a dietary supplement for an alternative | | | | |
| therapy for breast and prostate cancer. | | | | - standardization of active constituents - |
| | | | the effectiveness of reishi lies in its |
| Medicinal mushrooms such as Ganoderma Lucidum | | | | polysaccharides and triterpenes contents |
| (Reishi) and Cordyceps have well been | | | | |
| documented in many recent scientific studies | | | | Many commercial preparations are available, |
| to be potent medicine to enhance and support | | | | such as extracts, dietary supplement, |
| the body's immune function from certain | | | | tinctures, dried fruiting bodies, teas and |
| compounds in them such as polysaccharides | | | | teabags, tonics and pills. |