Magic Reishi (Lingzhi)

Medical Properties

Reishi has three major characteristics:

    1. Non toxic; no harmful side effects. 
    2. Immune modulator - modulates or regulates and fine tune the immune
        system. 
    3. Normalize and stabilize all internal organs.

Regular intake of Reishi can increase vitality, aid blood circulation, prevent blood clots, help prevent the growth of tumours, disperse stasis and accumulation, dispel inflammation and increase the body's ability to fight unwanted invaders.

Medical Use

Always consult your health care professional to advise you on dosages and any possible drug interactions. Traditional Chinese medicine has used Reishi in the treatment of viral infections such as hepatitis, chickenpox and herpes, as well as rheumatoid arthritis, asthma and systemic lupus erythematosus. It has been used against tumours, hypertension, bronchitis, nephritis, gastric ulcers, insomnia, diabetes, certain neuromuscular disorders and diseases of the prostate.The new research indicate the Reishi also have the perfect function for the beauty. Modern Western medicine has also tried using Reishi as a possible treatment for HIV-related diseases.

1. Cardiovascular Benefits
Reishi has been shown in some studies to inhibit platelet aggregation and reduce blood pressure. In studies of people with hypertension, researchers found blood pressure was significantly reduced over two-weeks' time with reishi supplementation.

2. Immune Benefits
Reishi is commonly prescribed by practitioners for long-term immune system support. In studies involving patients with advanced tumors, the patients were given Reishi for thirty days. Researchers found a marked immune-modulating effect as demonstrated by an increase in T lymphocytes and decreased CD8 counts. Patients also reported reduced side effects due to chemotherapy or radiation as well as postoperation recovery.

3. Blood Sugar Balance
Studies have shown Reishi to have a blood sugar lowering effect. Much of this activity appears to be due to polysaccharides known as Ganoderans A, B, and C. It appears there are three main mechanisms behind this hypoglycemic effect. This includes Reishi's ability to elevate plasma insulin levels, to enhance peripheral tissue utilization of glucose, and to enhance liver metabolism of glucose.

4. Anti-inflammatory Effects
Studies have shown that hot-water extracts of Reishi have anti-inflammatory effects. One study found that 50 milligrams of reishi powder had comparable effects to 5 milligrams of hydrocortisone.

5. Liver Protector
Reishi is commonly used for its hepatoprotective (liver protective) action. One study of patients with hepatitis B and elevated liver enzymes (SGOT/SGPT) and bilirubin were given reishi for three months. Significant reduction in SGOT and SGPT were noticed within one month. After three months all values were within normal range.

6. Oxygenation
One of the unique uses of Reishi is for altitude sickness. Reishi appears to reduce altitude sickness by oxygenating the blood. This benefit was studied in Asian mountain climbers that ascended mountains as high as 17,000 feet with minimal reaction.