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Reishi, *Ganoderma lucidum* In
TCM, it is called Ling Zhi, and literally means
"spiritual mushroom". It is revered as one of the
pre-eminent tonic herbs. It is considered to be a "Mushroon
of immortality. Taoist priests made potions from it,,
aspiring for longevity, heightened consciousness, and
immortality. It grows on decaying stumps of broad-leaf
trees. The fruiting body is reddish-orange to black.
It grows throughout the US, Europe, SA and Asia.
Energetics: neutral to slightly warming
Taste: sweet and mildly bitter
Channels entered: kidney, Liver, Heart
and lung
Chinese Actions: (*Chen and Chen*)
1. Nourishes the Heart and Calms the Shen-It treats
insomnia, forgetfulness, fatigue, listlessness and poor
appetite when there is a Heart and Spleen qi
deficiencies.
2. Stops coughing and arrests wheezing-treats cough and
asthma as it can dispel phlegm.
3. Tonifies Qi and nourishes Blood-it treats qi and
blood deficiencies with weak digestion, poor appetite,
listlessness, loose stool, fatigue,dizziness and sore
low back.
4. Strengthens all five viscera. |
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| It is both neurological and a
psychological support; promotes sleep and soothes the
nerves with no narcotic effect. It has a
Hepatoprotective effect; with strong antioxidant
properties. It has been shown to have antitumor,
antiarthritic effects; it is a blood sugar moderator and
a respiratory tonic. It has been used to alleviate high
altitude sickness by oxygenating the blood. |
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| In today's world, it is
indicated in treating cases of hypertension, high blood
cholesterol. palpitations, angina, as an adaptogen to
tonify the Mind/Body to improve resistance, and give a
sense of mental tranquillity and physical vitality;
anti-ageing via its polysaccharides and their inhibition
of free radicals; insomnia, neurasthenia, depression,
anxiety, poor memory; atherosclerosis, inhibits platelet
aggregation; arthritic, and inflammation of the joints;
stomach ulcer; diabetes; chronic inflammation of the
liver, and lungs; and is being uses as an adjuctive
therapy for breast cancer. |
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| The main component to the
immunological enhancing activities of Reishi are the
polysaccharides; a beta-glucan. |
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| IHOR BASKO |
| This IS the "mushroom of
immortality" and the first I have ever tried back in the
"roaring 70's" One of the best single herbs for
geriatrics. I began by mixing the powdered mushroom
with an amino vitamin B complex syrup for aging dogs and
cats. No side effects, easy to administer in liquid
form. Works synergistically with shiitake, maitake, and
cordyceps I recently found a patch growing near my
clinic entrance on some old hardwood chips (probably
shipped in from the mainland US). I also found a great
patch of them in Vermont when my wife and I were camping
right before the AHVMA conference there. They like
decaying hardwoods especially Oak. There are many
varieties: black (salty), blue(sour), yellow(sweet),
purple (sweet) white (hot) and red (bitter).......all
priced differently and found in different parts of the
world. G. oregonense and G. tsugae found in the North
West are similar to G. lucidum Also, protect against
ionizing radiation (we are having solar flares right
now) Increase white blood cells and hemoglobin.
Anti-viral (good to take to prevent the flu) Anti
inflammatory Treats mushroom poisoning |
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