AMBIKA REAL HEALTH

"Heard of Ganoderma Mushroom??"

The cut throat competition, emerging struggle for existence, excellence, impatience, convenience and fast pace of life has cut its slice on health, nutrition and good habits.Today we are more prone to stress with increased exposure to toxins, less nutritive foods and a weak immune system to prevent our body from the onslaught of free radicals and chemicals.The rampant use of inorganic fertilizers, chemicals, hormones, insecticides and pesticides has stripped the soil of its fertility.

According to a CII - Mckinsey & Company world wide study, infectious diseases will take a back seat and lifestyle diseases will form the major chunk of illnesses in World.

With growing per capita income and new lifestyles Indians will be spending more on treatment of lifestyle diseases. lifestyle diseases like heart ailments, asthma,cancer, nervous and circulatory disorders, diabetes, hypertension and obesity are fairly widespread in the urban community.

In order to cope with this problem, the search for wellness measures have increased manifold and there is a renewed focus on pure and safe drinking water, inculcating good habits like yoga and aerobics, regular intake of vitamins, minerals and other dietary supplements to cover up the nutritional deficiencies, immuno-modulators and boosters to prevent diseases and to stay fit and healthy.

The wellness industry is also growing at a rapid pace, no matter where the sensex direction is going. The multitude of solutions offered to tackle this vexed issue is very confusing, non compliable and often counter productive as regular use of many of the supplement are injurious in the long run.

Ganoderma mushroom which has been revered for long as a herb for spiritual potency in the orient is in fact the perfect solution provided by nature to the vexed lifestyle related health problems because Ganoderma is a combination of 200

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bio active ingredients working in synergy and act as a powerful –

Anti – stress Metabolic Normalizer Immuno – regulator Energy booster Aids Digestion Anti – oxidant Improves Blood Circulation

'Get well, Stay well, and achieve best Health

With Hidden Energy of Ganoderma -The King of Herbs.'

The world is looking up to the alternative systems of medicine and holistic approach to tackle the ever-increasing health problems and ailments. To achieve this, more and more stress is being given to the naturally growing herbs and researchers are working to unfold the mysterious healing potential of the herbs.

One such herb has recently drawn the attention, of scientists globally. This is a mushroom, known by the botanical name "Ganoderma lucidum. In Japan, it is known as 'Reishi' in China as 'Lingzhi'. It is, being used in China for the last nearly 5000 yrs, and is known as 'A Mushroom Of Longevity And Immortality'.

KEY EFFECTS OF

Ganoderma lucidum also known as Lingzhi / Rishi is used very widely. According to the concept of Chinese medicine, Ganoderma lucidum can penetrate into and work on the five key human organs, so it can be served for impairment of the heart, lung, liver, pancreas, and kidney.

Ganoderma lucidum can cure the sickness of various human systems including respiratory, circulatory, digestive, neural,

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endocrine, locomotory, etc, involving medical, surgical, gynecological, paediatric, and ENT. All these are because of its fundamental effect of "supporting the vital essence and securing the root", thus to improve the immune system.

Ganoderma lucidum differs from any other medicines that are used to cure specific disease, or supplementary nutrients that only address particular body requirements. Ganoderma lucidum helps regulate entire body mechanism and metabolism to ensure that all organs function properly. Some specific effects of Ganoderma lucidum are as following:

Ganoderma is Health Specific and not disease or symptom specific. "There is no room for disease in a healthy body.

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The Health Benefits of Ganoderma Lucidum

King of Herbs

Reishi, or Ganoderma Lucidum, has been around for centuries. Worth it's weight in gold, used only by emperors and other royals, this 'Miracle Herb' has been overlooked by western culture for years.

To their detriment, few people know about Ganoderma's marvelous health benefits and antioxidant effects. Even the most expensive antioxidant on the market can only boast a fraction of the 100's of antioxidants found in Ganoderma Lucidum.

Especially good for the circulatory system and respiratory tract, Ganoderma has been known to lower high blood pressure, balance good and bad cholesterol, and lower overall cholesterol as well as reducing symptoms related to asthma, bronchitis and other lung related problems.

The health returns Ganoderma provides are too numerous to

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completely describe in this article but it has been investigated by scientists around the world as a treatment for cancer, arthritis, insomnia, fungal growth, and the list goes on.

Recognized in Japan and China as a licensed medical treatment, Ganoderma is also used for its sedative and calming effects. Years of ongoing research in Japan, China, USA, and the UK are consistently proving the unmatched benefits this mushroom provides in areas of holistic health and healing

How can one little mushroom do all that and more?

Ganoderma Lucidum affects the body as a whole, strengthening the immune system and balancing the body's natural state. Ganoderma gets to the core and works from the inside out producing some amazing results on the way.

Until recently, Ganoderma has been expensive and hard to find in viable quantities. That is because, out of thousands of trees in the forests of Asia, the Reishi mushroom only grows on ONE SPECIFIC TREE. One company has put years of time and effort into cultivating this mushroom indoors. The result of that effort will strongly affect the health of people all over the world.

"Trust Ganoderma-King of Herbs"

  UN-BELIEVEABLE RESULTS ... BUT NOT ... UN SCIENTIFIC

The Magic Effects of Ganoderma - the king of Herbs

For thousands of years Ganoderma has been considered by the Chinese to be a high quality herbal medicine. The so-called ‘A-one Medicine’ is the best medicine which does not have any side effects, even after using it for a long time. It can improve one’s constitution, increase the body’s healing ability to help maintain a healthy body, and have a long life.

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“The Outline Of Herbal Medicine” written by a very famous Chinese pharmacologist Dr Li Shin-Chen, classifies Ganodermas into six categories, by colour. They are Black Ganoderma, Purple Ganoderma, Blue Ganoderma, White Ganoderma, Yellow Ganoderma and Red Ganoderma.

Successful Cultivation:

Wild Ganoderma is very rare and is difficult to collect. Even if someone finds it by chance, its effects are always lost because of aging. It becomes hard like leather. They may also be toxic. Since they are haphazardly collected, quality control is impossible.

In 1970, a technician of Kyoto University Foodstuff Scientific Research Institute. Mr. Yukio Naci, used, ‘Spore Separation Cultivation Method’ to successfully cultivate Ganoderma. This method was introduced in the Republic of China in 1975. Since the climate, and soil conditions are ideal, this technique has been widely adopted.

The Magic Effects of Ganoderma:

Ganoderma has always been shrouded with a mysterious curtain for more than a thousand years. People only know ‘‘Ganodermas can keep one young and give one a long life if taken continuously”, but no one had ever scientifically investigated why it is so effective.

Under the attentive research done by both Chinese and foreign scholars in recent years, and the cooperative analysis and clinical experiments done by hospitals, colleges, and pharmaceutical manufacturers, its extensive efficacy has finally been discovered. It is a hemocatheresis, detoxicant, diuretic, liver protector, intestine regulator, cardiotonic, blood pressure adjustor, a cold tonic, antitussive and expectorant, a tranquilliser and anti-tumour drug.

Important components of Ganoderma:

1. Organic Germanium (Ge): Can increase the oxygen absorbed by the blood up to 1.5 times: can promote metabolism: prevent tissue degeneration. According to the research of Dr Kazuhiko Asai, Ganoderma contains 800 - 2000 p.p.m. of germanium. This is 4-6 times more than ginseng.

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2. Polysaccharides: These can improve the body’s immune system, eliminate viruses. Japanese pharmaceutical companies have refined it to medical quality and it has been approved by the Koseisho Health Department in Japan for insurance medicine.

3. Its bitter taste. It is under constant study by the Japanese medical and pharmaceutical fields. The efficacy is a result of the interrelation of germanium and polysaccharides. Some plants may contain one or the other, but Ganoderma is much more effective. The combination of components is different from other plants and all of the components must be preserved to insure efficiency.

Medical Principles of Ganoderma:

According to Dr Shigeru Yuji’s clinical experiments, the reason Ganoderma is effective is because of its basic functions:-

1. Lowers cholesterol in the blood and the amount of free fat.

2. Reduces blood sugar level; to restore pancreas functions.

3. Lowers blood lipids and stabilizes red cell membrane.

4. Due to Ganoderma containing Adenosine, it can lower platelet angulation, and lyses thrombi and prevent thrombogenesis.

5. Improves the function of the cortex of the adrenal glands to maintain endocrine balance.

6. Elevates the natural healing ability of the body, allows the body to establish a strong immune system.

7. Prevents tissue cell degeneration.

8. Prevents senility, maintaining a youthful constitution

9. Lowers the side effects of antihypertensive drugs.

10. Prevents organ degeneration.

11. Prevents allergy caused by antigens, because it inhibits the histamine releasing mast cell.

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12. Prevents and treats cancer and inhibits cancer cell metastasis.

a) Normalizes to prevent tissue degeneration.

b) Prevents sudden death of cancer patients caused by embolism.

c) Inhibits thrombogenesis and lyses thrombi on the wall of surrounding tissues and removes blockade of cancer medication, increases these drugs’ effectiveness.

d) Relieves pain caused by cancer

Is it really true that Ganoderma is the savoir of modem diseases and is a ‘Universal Medicine’ for all diseases?

By Yukio Naoi of Kyoto University Foodstuff Scientific Institute

“‘Is Ganoderma really a universal medicine?’” Let’s not talk about the diseases prevalent in history, but of modern diseases. In order to find the answer we have investigated its functions over and again for thirteen years. Satisfactory results have been obtained.

The first issue is whether Ganoderma can be effective on all kinds of diseases. Our reply is ‘Yes’, because it is able to maintain the health of the modern person. For an unhealthy person, Ganoderma can affect the most feeble parts of his body. To a patient, it can root out the source of the sickness and allow recovery.

Ganoderma can change an imbalanced body to a healthy one. There is no difference among human races, ancient or modern people. Ganoderma has an effect on all. The same people all over the world will obtain the same results.

If the patient’s constitution conforms to Ganoderma, it is as if a patent drug is achieving its highest effects. In fact, we have not found any person who obtained negative effects or inefficient results.

Some outstanding results obtained recently are simply analysed below, in order to evaluate the efficacy of Ganoderma.

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1. Headache and shoulder pain caused by hypertension & arteriosclerosis completely cured, and blood pressure also improved.

Reported by Mr Isao Tani of the Medical Research Institute of Kinki University:-

The experimental subjects were predominantly hypertension patients. Blood pressure showed significant improvement. One patient with a reading of 180 / 96, had a reading of 126/94 after three months. Such remarkable improvement is rarely seen without using antihypertensive.

Some female arteriosclerosis patients’ blood pressure dropped to 128/67 from 158/77, within three months. Their cholesterol level also improved from 269 to 242.

Some patients have hypertension with headache and shoulder pain. Their blood pressure dropped from 151/78 to 118/72 in one month, and headaches were eliminated.

Of a number of patients who had blood pressure and pain problems, both conditions improved.

Based on the above results, we may see that Ganoderma is useful to hypertension patients. Using anti-hypertensive to lower blood pressure can lower the systolic pressure, but not the diastolic pressure. Ganoderma can lower both. This is its outstanding quality.

2. Why is it effective for both systolic pressure and diastolic pressure?

Dr Shigere Yuji of Kinki University gives six explanations why Ganoderma is effective for cardio-vascular diseases:

a. Treats hypertension

b. Elevates blood pressure of hypotensive patients.

c. Prevents arteriosclerosis, lowers cholesterol levels.

d. Prevents thrombogenesis and dissolves thrombi.

e. Reduces the side effects of antihypertensive. 8

f. Used together with antihypertensive it may cause a hypotensive effect.

Cancer, sudden death and vascular obstruction diseases are threatening no more.

Figure: Cross-section of blood vessels progress of arteriosclerosis Normal Artery

Wall of vessel

Blood flow

Advanced Arteriosclerosis

Fat accumulation

(thrombosis occurrence)

3. It is also effective in treating cerebral vascular obstruction, cardiac infarction and cerebral apoplexy and angina pectoris.

Reported by Mr Uebara Kioshi of Kinki University.

Taking Ganoderma can reduce the serious symptoms of the above diseases, without traditional treatment. Among these cases, was a patient with a right cerebral arterial obstruction which occurred twice. He received the best result after taking Ganoderma and Urokinase, together. Complete mobility finally returned.

A patient suffering from cerebral vascular obstruction, who was partially paralysed, could move freely after taking Ganoderma. His free fat and B-lipo protein value returned to normal.

Taking Ganoderma can also improve the condition of cardiac patients. This proves that taking Ganoderma together with other drugs, may result in better results. By the way, since the above diseases are difficult to cure, it is better to take Ganoderma regularly to prevent their occurring in the first place.

4. It is effective in the treatment of acute or chronic hepatitis, or liver dysfunction.

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Reported by Dr Mitsui Hashimoto of Hashimoto Hospital.

At the present time, hepatitis is still a disease which cannot be treated with any specific method. If Ganoderma was effective, it would be a meaningful medicine for its treatment.

Six capsules per day were prescribed to some patients with hepatitis. Three months later all patient were recovering; their GOT and GPT values decreased from 200-300 to 100.

In addition, one patient who used Ganoderma together with some Chinese herbal medicines resulted in a decreased GOT and GPT. There was one case of hepatitis combined with hypertension. After taking Ganoderma, satisfactory results were obtained.

The above conditions can not be conclusive but positive results of taking Ganoderma on hepatitis can be expected.

When liver function is declining the patient may get tired. Taking Ganoderma can help ease fatigue.

5. The belief that ‘Liver disease is incurable’ should be abandoned.

The liver is the most important organ for health. Liver function is quite complicated. Therefore, liver disease is considered difficult to treat, and dietetic treatment is the only method adopted by Western physicians.

However, Ganoderma is able to make the complicated organ function, and have it return to normal. Based on our practical investigation, Ganoderma can contribute a very positive effect. Dr Shigeru Yuji reported that 10% of liver disorders could be cured after taking for two months, 40% of the patients were relieved of their symptoms, and their liver size was reduced. 50% of the patients felt their symptoms diminish.

6-1. Pain from gastritis, gastric ulcer, duodenal ulcer, etc. can be relieved immediately.

Reported by Dr Taro Tamura of Kinki University

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We used Ganoderma in gastritis, gastric ulcer, and duodenal ulcer treatment. The most interesting case was of a man, who had developed a gastric ulcer when he was young and which had recently returned. Other medicines were ineffective, but one week after beginning treatment with Ganoderma, his pain was significantly reduced. When the dosage was reduced, he felt pain once a day or almost no pain at all. He usually used an analgesic, but it seemed useless. This treatment is also effective for gastritis and duodenal ulcer patients who suffer from chest pain, loss of appetite, and gastric ulcer patients who are fatigued and feeble. It can also help gastric cancer post-operative pain. Some patients’ colour improved and they put on weight little by little, after taking Ganoderma.

6-2. Ganoderma protects the patients who overeat, or eat only one kind of food, or who are poisoned by food.

It has surprising results in treating dysentery, constipation, gastric hyperacidity, and peptic ulcer. Its effects are equal to that of medicines now in common use. Dr Shigeru Yuji also reports its high efficacy in treating gastritis and ulcers.

The main function of the stomach and the intestines is to absorb the required nutrients in food, then excrete the wastes before fermentation. People usually eat too much, or eat an imbalanced diet, or eat toxic foods. Then their digestive organs are damaged. Ganoderma can not only protect the organs but can improve the functioning of the digestive tract.

6-3. No need for the obese to go on starvation diets.

After World War II, people were poor and did not have enough food to eat. It was needless to care about obesity, for most people were very lean. Due to medical progress and improved economic conditions, contagious diseases and poverty are much less of a problem, while chronic diseases and different kinds of adult diseases are increasing.

It was found in our investigation that thin people who take Ganoderma can gain weight, and overweight people can lose weight. No matter how old or young, whether male or female, whatever one’s constitution, Ganoderma can allow a person to maintain the

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optimal body weight and figure. Ganoderma will adjust the constitution and equalize biological functions if one takes it steadily.

Since Ganoderma can eliminate obesity, overweight people do not need to worry about their obese figures and the figure-conscious women do not need to suffer the pain and ill effects of starvation diets and weight loss drugs.

7-1. Taking Ganoderma together with chemotherapy may have significant results for patients who have had surgery for breast cancer, colon cancer or gastric cancer.

Reported by Dr Hiroshi Kawai of Kinki University.

The experimental subjects were patients who were treated improperly after surgery, and patients who were suffering from the side effects of chemotherapy. After a mastectomy, and chemotherapy, one patient’s face became very dark. After using Ganoderma for two months, her colour improved.

One patient’s limbs became paralysed and swollen after a mastectomy. After using Ganoderma for one month, the numbness significantly improved.

Some patients used Ganoderma together with some herbal medicines for ten days after a colostomy. Night sweats disappeared and appetite improved.

Some patients who have had a gastric cancer operation lose their appetites. When six capsules of Ganoderma were taken each day, their appetites improved.

In view of the above results, we can see that Ganoderma taken with chemotherapy can be not only a valuable auxiliary treatment, but side effects of chemotherapy can be reduced.

7-2. Prevents cancer metastasis, relieves pain & can improve the chances for longevity.

Ganoderma belongs to the Polyporaceae of fungi family, and is believed to be an effective cancer treatment in Japan, China, the U.S.A, Canada, the U.S.S.R., and Scotland. Some medical specialists

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in different countries are using the latest scientific instruments to do clinical tests, e.g., Prof Ta-cheng, Medical College of the National Taiwan University; Prof Cheng Hui-hua and Prof Tung Ui-chi of Taipei Medical College. The experimental results have proved that Ganoderma is effective in cancer treatment. Information concerning Ganoderma in treating cancer collected from Research reports is listed below:

1. The anti-cancer components of Ganoderma are polysaccharides and germanium.*

2. Its efficacy is of additional efficacy and multiplicative efficacy. Taken separately, no effects can be obtained.*

3. It can strengthen stamina, elevate the immune system, and restrain cancer metastasis.

4. After undergoing surgery, it is helpful to patients with cancers such as:- oesophageal cancer, gastric cancer, breast cancer, intestinal cancer, and uterine cancer.

5. It can eliminate cancerous ascites, increase appetite, and relieve the pain of late stage cancer.

6. It can be used together with other cancer treatments, such as surgery, radiation, or combined with chemotherapy. It has no side effects and is effective.

Based on the above clinical reports, we may see that it possesses cancer preventing, suppressing, and curing qualities.

Most of us may have dental caries, myopia, or cancer tendencies when we are young, or they may develop at any time. We should try our best to prevent them from occurring. If we want to prevent tooth decay, we should eat more calcium and avoid sweets. If we want to avoid myopia, we should eat more vitamin A and avoid eye fatigue. If we want to prevent cancer, we should eat Ganoderma and avoid an imbalanced diet.

8. Ganoderma is also effective in treating varicose veins, on the waist and shoulders, and rheumatism of the hands and knees. It can also treat sciatica.

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Reported by Dr. Taro Kiyobara of the Hospital of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

Ganoderma can be used to treat low back pain, and pain of the hands, shoulders, and knees. There is one case of varicose veins which improved a little.

Ganoderma is considerably effective in the treatment of pain caused by blood, blood vessel, or hematoma on the torso. As to shoulder, neck and knee pain, in one case the pain originated from a deformed knee, but the pain was relieved.

Treating pain which results from some structural factor, such as low back pain caused by herniated intervertebratal disk is ineffective.

9-1. Ganoderma is also effective in treating gynaecological problems, such as menstrual cramps, vertigo, menopause disturbances etc.

Reported by Dr. Yoshinori Imanishi of the Imanish Gynaecology and Obstetrics Hospital.

The writer, who is an OB-GYN specialist, prescribed Ganoderma to women patients who had menstrual cramps, dizziness, irregular menstruation, menopause disturbances, and difficulty in becoming pregnant.

There were three cases which had positive results.

A 46 year old woman took Ganoderma for one month when her dizziness and shoulder pain was relieved. A pregnant woman had tightness in her chest and no appetite. After treatment with Ganoderma her condition improved. One woman with a physiological disorder, was married for many years, but could not conceive. After taking Ganoderma for three months, she became pregnant.

There are two cases where positive results were obtained from combining Ganoderma and herbal medicines. In the first case, serious dizziness and shoulder pain was relieved in three months. In the second case, abdominal pain was reduced. Ganoderma can relieve postpartum symptoms, acting as a hemocatheresis, diuretic and a detoxicant.

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9-2. Ganoderma is a required medicine for the pregnant woman and parturient woman.

When a daughter becomes pregnant, her parents may wonder if it is safe to give her Ganoderma. The expectant mother may become moody, especially if it is the first pregnancy. During pregnancy, women are quite sensitive to outer stimulation, both mentally and physically. Though it is a natural phenomena, most women have difficulty adapting.

During this period, taking Ganoderma may act as a hemocatheresis, a diuretic and as a detoxicant and will allow the foetus to develop normally. It is said that Ganoderma may help the woman who is not easy to get pregnant, or who has had habitual abortions before. Prof Kanata of Tohoku University believes that taking Ganoderma can strengthen sexual ability of both the male and the female intensifying the activity of spermatozoa and regulating ovulation of the female.

Information from different sources reveals that Ganoderma may be thought of as the ‘friend of the female’. It should be considered a required medicine for women.

10. Ganoderma may effect a 100% cure for renal diseases.

Kidney disease is also one of the difficult diseases to cure. They include acute or chronic nephritis, diabetic renal syndrome, nephrosis and rheumatic fever. These may be due in part to a high cholesterol count and a high blood sugar level. The kidneys are overloaded and blood cannot reach renal capillaries. Nephrosis results, with oedema, urine retention, fatigue and possibly serious uraemia.

Prof Fumio Tsurudani of the Nagoya University Medical Institute, Japan, did an experiment with patients suffering from renal disease to check the effectiveness of Ganoderma. It was found that it could not only lower proteinuria and cholesterolemia, but could maintain proper renal function.

Based on our experimental results, renal disease can be cured 100% by taking Ganoderma. It is indeed a surprising achievement.

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11. Diabetes is no more a terrible disease.

It is said that once you have diabetes, your life will be tangled with it. However, we cured a number of cases with Ganoderma.

As we know, insufficient insulin secretion is the cause of diabetes, and this results in some serious complications. Currently, Western physicians use insulin injections as the only treatment. Though insulin is able to lower blood sugar level, the symptoms recur very soon. Furthermore, it is just like a cortisone hormone injection, with many side effects. Insulin is unable to recover pancreas function, and it speeds up the aging of the organ.

The Medical Research Institute of Kinki University found in yearly experiments that Ganoderma has the same function as insulin. Accordingly, after taking Ganoderma, not only can insulin deficiency be supplemented, but it can make the pancreas regain its original function. In addition, it does not have any side effects like injections do.

12. The occurrence of hereditary diseases can be prevented.

Many kinds of hereditary diseases have a high occurrence rate. If you are healthy at this moment, you want to maintain this condition all your life. Ganoderma can help you to reach this goal. Ganoderma’s outstanding feature is that “it can adequately reflect slight symptoms of diseases, keeping the human body in harmonious condition”. This expression is the conclusion obtained from experiments on thousands of people.

Ganoderma is a kind of medicinal food with over two thousand years of human experience. After long term experiments, its pharmacological nature has been further clarified, and it is widely used to maintain the health of human beings. Its position in the medical field has been firmly established.

Time passes too quickly. Won’t you regret it if you leave this world without taking it?

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13. Ganoderma is also effective in the treatment of difficult and mysterious diseases such as:

1. No cause can be found

2. Event if the cause can be found, it is untreatable with drugs. For example, blood pressure disorders are caused by many factors, but it is too complicated to understand the source and eliminate it. Even though antihypertensive drugs can relieve the symptoms, the source cannot be eliminated.

For diseases which cannot be treated adequately with medicine, cannot be diagnosed, or cannot be cured by Western drugs, Ganoderma can be considered a precious panacea. Only Ganoderma can treat these diseases successfully, eliminating the root cause of various puzzling diseases

Appendix 1: Ten Major Causes of Death

1. Malignant tumour

2. Cerebrovascular disease

3. Accident

4. Cardiac disease

5. Hypertension

6. Chronic hepatitis and liver cirrhosis

7. Bronchitis

8. Diabetes

9. Tuberculosis

10. Suicide

Appendix 2: Reports from Japan

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The Japanese medical field has confirmed that Ganoderma has positive efficacy.

Physicians all over the world are concerned about high quality medicines. A new medical term ‘Adaptogen’ has been coined to indicate the specific effects of Ganoderma.

After long term research and experiments done by large Japanese hospitals and research institutes, Ganoderma’s positive effects have been confirmed in every respect, especially its hemocatheresis effect i.e. improves blood circulation and cell quality. It allows the internal organs to function properly, improves a weak constitution, and enhances the immune system. It has an evident efficacy in treating diseases caused by poor circulation. It is helpful in maintaining health and for a healthy appearance. The Japanese medical field is surprised and has acknowledged its positive effects on the following diseases:

1. hypertension and hypotension.

2. cardiac disease originating from hypertension and hematoma.

3. cerebral apoplexy, high blood sugar, blood vessel obstruction.

4. menopause disturbances, gynaecological diseases.

5. constipation, haemorrhoids.

6. chronic hepatitis.

7. urination difficulties, frequent urination.

8. gastric diseases, duodenal ulcers.

9. hypersensitivity, including nasal sensitivity and chronic catarrh.

10. chronic bronchitis asthma.

11. arthritis, lumbago, rheumatism (after middle age).

12. insomnia, lethargy, neurasthenia.

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13. skin rashes due to hypersensitivity, athlete’s foot, and ringworm due to hematoma.

It may sound strange that Ganoderma has an inversive effect i.e. it can both raise and lower blood pressure. Actually, because Ganoderma can harmonize body functions, increasing the natural healing ability of the body, it can strengthen the immune system, especially for the middle aged.

With Ganoderma, some people may experience reactions after beginning treatment. Some may have dizziness, weakness, or itching, or repeated defecation and urination. These are normal phenomena, and indicate that positive effects are beginning by dissolving the stored toxicants and discharging them. Patients with diabetes may lose a large amount of sugar, patients with rheumatism may have temporary intense pain. These phenomena are purely the normal, functional, adjustments, within the body. It is nothing but the performance of its efficacy. According to one’s personal constitution, the reactions will disappear in a few days.

Since Ganoderma is a natural medicine, it can be used with other Western drugs. Not only are there no adverse effects, it can also reduce the side effects of Western drugs.

DIRECTIONS FOR USING GANODERMA

1. DOSAGE DIRECTIONS

1. To maintain health: initial dose (first fifteen days), take one pair of capsules before breakfast, and one pair before going to bed. After fifteen days, once a day is sufficient. (Each time one pair capsules).

2. Patient with rheumatism, tracheitis, or pain, should take one pair twice a day, before breakfast and dinner, until the symptoms disappear. After that, once a day is sufficient. May be taken whenever there is pain. (Each time one pair capsules).

3. Seriously diseased patients with hepatosis, cancer, diabetes, apoplexy, should take more than three times per day, 1-2 pairs capsules each time. If needed, 1-2 pairs capsules may be taken 4-5 times per day.

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4. Since many people have a sensitive stomach, it is better to take the first bottle after meals. After the first bottle, take it 30 minutes before meals.

2. CAUTIONS

1. Ganoderma is a natural food which can be taken with kinds other of drugs.

2. In the morning after using it, you should take a slow jog or a brisk walk to warm up the body. You may take deep breaths to get some fresh air, and to supply the body with more oxygen, improving circulation and the metabolism.

3. Eliminate once a day.

4. Avoid foods rich in animal fat, fried foods, salty, canned foods, caffeine and spicy foods. Eat more fruits and vegetables and lean meats.

3. REACTIONS

1. Symptoms disappear.

2. Feel energetic.

3. Appetite increases, but body weight stabilizes.

4. Sleep more deeply and soundly. Sleeping hours will be reduced but will wake refreshed.

5. Improved elimination.

6. “The opposition effect reaction”: (a concept in Chinese medicine: the symptoms will become worse before they become better, because the causes of the diseases are being eliminated.) After taking Ganoderma for three days, slight opposition effect reaction may result. It is not a side effect. Please continue to use. It is just a result of its efficacy, and the reaction will be different for each individual. Not everyone will experience this reaction, as it depends on the amount of toxins in the body that are being eliminated. In general, one who has a hypersensitive constitution or who takes

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large amounts of chemical drugs, will easily have such a reaction. Sometimes, urticaria may appear, on the face or the body, or even in the mouth. Also, one may have oedema, diarrhoea, stomach ache, fever tinnitus, blood pressure variation and increased excretion. These are not side effects. Do not worry. Continue use. The symptoms will lessen or disappear very soon.

Some phenomena resulting from herbal medicine or alimentary therapeutics are considered as side effects of the drug. Actually, when these symptoms occur, the disease will be cured gradually. Someone even emphasised, “No opposition effect reaction, no cure”.

OPPOSITION EFFECT REACTION – BECOMING BETTER REACTION

1. When an acidic constitution changes to an alkaline one, the toxic substances within the body are being discharged. At this moment, different reactions will appear, generally within 3-10 days. Symptoms vary from one to another - for some they may be light, for others they may be more severe. It depends on one’s constitution. When the symptoms have disappeared, one may feel very comfortable and energetic.

PH (1)

Acid

PH (7)

Neutral

PH (11)

Alkaline

Acidic Constitution

pH 7.35

Health Body

Changes to

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2. When the body constitution is acidic, blood will be turbid. Diseases will appear in different organs. Be sure you do not develop an acidic body constitution. When the reaction is severe, the following symptoms could occur:

a. Acidic Constitution

1) Very sleepy, even in the day time.

2) Thirsty and dry mouth.

3) Urination at night, after gas passage.

3. For the following diseases, these reactions may occur only in the short period of time:

a. hypertension: heaviness in the head which may last for 1-2 weeks.

b. anaemia: nose bleeds for women.

c. gastric disturbances: heat in the chest, poor appetite.

d. gastric ulcer: pain.

e. gastroptosis: heavy felling in the stomach, hiccough

f. enteropathy: diarrhoea.

g. hepatopathy: hiccough or vomiting.

h. cirrhosis of the liver: bloody stool.

i. renal disease: protein level may suddenly drop, slight oedema in the face.

j. diabetes: blood sugar may rise, slight oedema in the hands and feet.

k. haemorrhoids: bleeding may occur occasionally.

OCCURRENCE OF “OPPOSITION EFFECT” REACTION

1. Nine out of ten patients may have this reaction.

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2. Patients who have this reaction will have faster results from Ganoderma. Patients who do not experience this will recover more slowly.

3. Length of reaction: a light reaction may last 2-5 days; a severe one 7-30 days.

4. If the reaction is serious, reduce the dosage, or see a doctor to relieve the symptoms first, then continue to use until the reaction has been eliminated.

5. Some may experience the reaction 3-10 days after beginning treatment with Ganoderma. Some may have the reaction 2-3 months later. The reaction is not limited to one experience only, unless the disease has been completely cured.

When Ganoderma has no effect the reasons are:

In general, after consuming one bottle, one may feel its effects. If you take it continuously, it will improve your health. However, some people may experience no effects at all. The reasons are listed below:

a. It was not taken at definite time, or the recommended dosage was not followed.

b. Stopped using when the “opposition effect reaction” occurred.

c. Diet, exercise and style of living did not conform.

d. Illness has lasted too long or too many chemical drugs have been used. The toxins within the body cannot be fully discharged.

e. The severity of the illness varies after beginning treatment. Patients lose their confidence, so they stop taking. When the disease has not been completely cured there will be an oscillating phenomena but pain may lighten little by little. Continue to use.

f. Psychological factors: Accept others suggestion to stop taking.

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NOTE: The contents of this report are based upon research reports from foreign countries. That Ganoderma is suitable for use as a health food is confirmed by these research results

Knowledge of Ganoderma's (in China called LINGZHI) and the method for maintaining health.

Since thousands of years ago, Ganoderma (a member of the family of fungi) has been considered by Chinese people as a kind of wonder drug, which promotes longevity. Details and its different names are in the historical Chinese Medical books, such as “Shen-Nung Herbal Medicine Book” or “The Outline of Herbal Medicine”.

I. The reasons Ganoderma's have not been popularly used in the Medical field.

Ganoderma's are helpful to maintain health and to improve health. However up to the present time, they had not been popularly used by the Chinese and Chinese doctors. The reasons are listed below:

1. They are difficult to collect. Ganoderma's are usually found by chance. When they are found, they could be destroyed by insects, or their healing quality have been lost due to aging.

2. There are too many similar kinds. The effective kind could not be found. In the past 30 years, we have collected more than thirty kinds of Ganoderma's in Taiwan.

3. The Ganoderma's can’t be collected in time and so lose their efficacy. When Ganoderma's are found, their efficacy is low, due to aging. Young Ganoderma's taste bitter and sweet but the taste will change to be very light when they harden like leather. Only young and growing Ganoderma's are effective.

4. There is no definite prescription. The technique and prescription adopted by Chinese medicinal doctors usually follow the information given by books such as Shang-Han-Lun and Chin-Kuei-Yao-Luch. However, neither books give adequate prescriptions for Ganoderma's. Because wild Ganoderma's are difficult to collect, and because there are so many kinds, we began trouble shooting by cultivating many different species. In 1973 we introduced some similar species and went to the mountains all over the country to

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collect the wild variety for comparison. Running the risk of poisoning we personally tasted each kind. After six years, we have successfully cultivated the Ganoderma's.

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II. Main components and functions.

As well as the components contained in the common mushroom, it has two other important components:

1. Germanium (Ge) No. 32. According to a research report by a Japanese doctor Dr Kazuhiko Asai, Ganoderma contains 800-2000 p.p. m of germanium. Germanium can promote blood circulation, can increase the oxygen absorbing capability of the body, can keep sufficient oxygen in the blood, can improve metabolism, and prevent functional degeneration. Based on an analysis by the doctor, germanium is the major component of Ganoderma. The germanium contained in Ganoderma is 4-6 times that of ginseng.

2. Polysaccharides: Contained in varying quantities in the common mushroom, Japanese pharmacists and medicine manufacturers have extracted the polysaccharides from ‘Yun-Jong’ which belongs to the same family as Ganoderma, and produced a medicine called P.S.K. This medicine has been used in clinical practice for cancer immuno-therapy, and was proved effective, and approved by the Koseisho Health Dept., for insurance medicine. It is prescribed to cancer patients for prevention, malignancies, and metastasis. The polysaccharides can increase antibody count which strengthens immunity. When the fact that Ganoderma contains great amounts of such components was first published in medical reports, the medical field paid much attention to it. Since artificial cultivation has succeeded, there is no need to worry about the supply. The Japanese medical and pharmaceutical fields are all researching and manufacturing, and have put Ganoderma's on the market as a health food.

III. The Efficacy of Ganoderma and Proof:

For thousands of years Ganoderma has been considered to be the ‘Longevity Drug’. Such a wife's tale has been gradually acknowledged as fact by users. If one takes it continuously, all illness will disappear. Unless it is taken continuously, there is no way to experience its marvel. In recent years, some overseas Chinese and Japanese medical colleges and drug manufacturers have studied its functions and used it in clinical practice. The following efficacies

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have been found: Hemocatheretic and diuretic, detoxicant, protects the liver, regulates the intestines, cardiotonic, adjusts the blood pressure, cold resistant, anti-bacterial, antitussive and expectorant, tranquilliser and analgesic, among others. This means that Ganoderma contains many different components. These components do not function alone, but function interactively.

According to a research report of the Kinki University in Japan, its main function is to regulate the blood, eliminate erythema congestivum, and make circulation improve to all parts of the body. It also strengthens liver function, detoxifies, promotes metabolism, increases vigour, increases the immunity and recovers physical agility. If taken steadily, all illness can be eliminated.

The greatest functions of Ganoderma are: Prevents all kinds of diseases, including cancer and prevents a decrease in physical function. It is good for maintaining health. It is better to take continuously, like the old saying. “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure”.

There are many experimental and research reports concerning the efficacy of Ganoderma for treating illness. We cannot list all of them here. According to results obtained from thousands of customers who have taken Ganoderma, it proves that all information from foreign countries is quite true. Ganoderma can not only prevent cancer malignancy and metastasis but it can prevent cancer from recurring. It also relieves the pain of late stage cancer patients.

It can also be used to treat the following:

Hypertension, heart disease, diabetes, impotency, liver disease, apoplexy, menopause disturbances, chronic bronchitis, asthma, neuralgia, rheumatism, shoulder stiffness, frozen shoulder, arthritis, neurasthenia, puerperal fever, thyroid tumour, irregular menstruation, leukorrhea, morning sickness, acne, haemorrhoid dermatitis, cramps, hiccups, baldness, uraemia, lupus erythematosis, and varicose veins. It is also helpful in eliminating tiredness, due to long distance driving, examination fatigue, violent exercise, etc. hangover, drug side effects, halitosis, stomach ache and elimination. If taken together with Western medicines, it is able to reduce drug side effects and intensify the drug’s effects.

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IV. Effects of Ganoderma:

Ganoderma is a natural product. To take it, we must pay attention to its quality and choose the right species. After taking it, we may feel:

1. Vigorous and energetic

2. Sleeping hours will be shortened, but feel energetic after awakening

3. Improved appetite.

4. Wastes are discharged smoothly and regularly.

For a few people, who have special constitutions, taking Ganoderma may result in dizziness or blood congestion in the face, as if alcohol had been drunk. This is due to increased blood circulation. Symptoms will disappear in half an hour. If someone has blood stool, the bleeding will increase after taking, or pain will become more intense, and sometimes eczema will appear. Do not worry, all phenomenon will disappear in a period of time.

V. Outlook and Expectations:

Ganoderma is a precious medicine discovered by Chinese people about two thousand years ago. Its efficacy is very broad. Though it has not been approved by our government as a medicine, it has been widely adopted by the Japanese. Not only are their specialists studying it aggressively, but all the huge pharmaceutical companies are manufacturing it, to meet peoples’ needs. Japanese take it as a daily health food. If its qualities are false, then it would have disappeared from the market already. As a matter of fact, Ganoderma has been very popular for more than ten years and its popularity is booming now. At the very beginning, it was sold at some department stores and art shops. Now, all the drug stores are selling it and the supply is unable to keep up with demand.

We are not a medicine or pharmaceutical agency but a fungi researcher. We would not describe without scruples, but we are disturbed by what we see i.e., so many kinds of diseases which can be treated with either Chinese or Western medical techniques. In

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such a situation, we feel we must introduce, by any means, Ganoderma and hope that it can be used as an auxiliary medicine.

ORGANIC GERMANIUM

Introduction to Organic Germanium:

1. It is a substance completely different from any previous medicine.

2. It can adjust the electric potential and has a magical electronic effect within the body.

3. A substituting oxygen function.

4. It improves tissue cell activity by increasing oxygen within the organs.

5. It eliminates P.C.B.s and food poisoning.

1. The Magic Water Source at L.L.L.

There is a small village named L.L.L. at the boundary between France and Spain in the Pyrenees Mountains. There is a water source there called ‘Magic Spring Water’.

Three to four million handicapped persons, or patients with incurable diseases have come there from different parts of the world, to drink the spring water, or to carry some back home. Newsweek Magazine, published August 9, 1971, reported the following story: A three year old girl suffered from kidney cancer. Although a kidney was removed, the cancer had already spread throughout her body. She had become very thin, weak, and had completely lost her hair from the chemotherapy. She was very pale. Doctors thought that no medicine could save her life. Her parents then took to L.L.L. to drink the spring water, however, her condition did not improve. Her parents were deeply disappointed. Three days after her return to England, the girl sat up in the bed and ate some oranges. A few days later, her symptoms disappeared, and her health was recovered. A photo of the lovely girl was on the cover of the magazine.

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Afterwards, this case was discussed widely by the medical field in Scotland. Since then, there have been many publications and photographs about ‘The Magic Water’ at L.L. L.

A Japanese doctor of engineering, Dr. Kazuhiko Asia, analysed the ‘L.L.L. Magic Spring Water’, using the ‘Atomic Absorptive Spectrum Method’, and found that the water contains organic germanium. Based on this knowledge, further research was done on some Chinese herbal medicines. It was found that Busy Sophora (Sophorae Subprostratae rade), Comphrey (Symphyti herba), and Ganoderma's, also contain a great amount of organic germanium.

2. Why does the water, which contains germanium, perform such miracles?

Germanium compound dissolved in water, is different from other medicines. It is a recent discovery which has changed people’s concepts of medicine. Based on modern physics theories, the medical field has recently developed quantum biochemistry. The human body is composed of electrical micro-organisms. They have electrical potential. Brain wave scans are used to diagnose different diseases of the brain. We try to discover if the brain’s electric potential is different from a normal one. In the same manner, the stomach, liver, heart, kidney, etc., all have a specific electrical potential of their own. Whenever an organ becomes dysfunctional, the potential will be abnormal. The basic unit of this electrical potential is the electron, and in the human body, hydrogen ions are the influential electrons.

Germanium changes abnormal potential to normal potential. Since the element germanium is a neutral semi - conductor, which is a peculiarly, active element in electronic mechanisms, its electrons seize away other substances easily. Take cancer cells as an example. When cancer cells develop very quickly, the electric potential on the cell membrane is raised. At this moment, if germanium elements are in surroundings, they will seize the electrons of the cancer cells, lowering the cancer potential, inhibiting malignancy and metastasis.

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However, if this element is to used in biochemistry, such as the absorption system, metabolism or secretion, it has to be changed to an organic element, with a water soluble nature.

Note: In 1970, after 20 years research, a Japanese doctor, Dr Asai, successfully produced water soluble organic germanium, and obtained the international patent rights.

3. Acting on oxygen centered molecular medicine, organic germanium can promote dehydrogenation and increase oxygen within the body.

In order to maintain life, we eat food for energy. The metabolic process burns food to generate energy as required by the body. The end products of this process are carbon dioxide and hydrogen. Carbon dioxide is exhaled and hydrogen is combined with the inhaled oxygen, to make water, which is discharged from the body. For disposing of these wastes, a large quantity of oxygen is needed.

Since organic germanium compound binds easily to hydrogen, it has a dehydrogenating function, acting as oxygen bonded to hydrogen and discharged. This leaves the oxygen in the body to be used more productively. In fact, organic germanium can be completely discharged within 20-30 hours, in the form of hydroxyl-germanium. Even trace amounts are eliminated, so it is not toxic to the body. (Based on animal experiments.) Examination after consumption of organic germanium showed that the amount of oxygen in the body was significantly increased.

1. Blood viscosity is lowered and skin colour improves.

2. Because the oxygen in the body is more than adequate, the mind is clear and there is no tiredness.

3. No yawning.

4. Cures carbon monoxide poisoning quickly.

5. Increases circulation to the extremities.

6. Effective on stroke victims, by increasing oxygen in the brain.

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7. Promotes deep sleep.

As an example for further explanation, white rats were exposed to radiation until red and white blood cells were reduced by 50%. They were then injected with an organic germanium solution. Two weeks later, the number of red and white cells was completely recovered. Moreover, although the bone marrow, which makes blood, was destroyed by radiation, it also recovered its function. (Japanese Radiation Medical Association Vol. 18 No. 11).

4. It is important to maintain the correct pH balance in the body. Acid constitutions lead to a shortage of oxygen.

Everyone knows that oxygen is the basic substance for maintaining life. It is quite clear that a shortage of oxygen is detrimental to the human body. Cells of the body are closely related to oxygen. If oxygen is insufficient, cells will degenerate. And if this occurs, it is easy to develop cancer.

What factors produce oxygen deficiencies?

First of all, food. A part of food changes to acidic substances through decomposition after consumption. If one eats certain foods only, his constitution tends to be acid, due to acid and alkalai imbalance. It is easy to become ill. This has been acknowledged by the medical field.

If the blood is acid, it contains too many positive hydrogen ions. Hydrogen ions and oxygen combine to make water. This is why there may be an oxygen shortage within the body. Accordingly, we must avoid an acid constitution.

Second, one’s mental state may cause an oxygen shortage. Whenever the body becomes nervous the mental state is unstable, and hormone secretion loses its equilibrium, the blood become acidy, leading to an oxygen shortage and a sick body.

5. Clinical experiments with organic germanium by Dr. Chirotaka Tanaka.

Organic germanium is effective in the treatment of the following diseases:

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· Arteriosclerosis

· encephalorrhagia (cerebral haemorrhage cerebral thrombosis encephalorrhagia)

· epilepsy

· stupor

· carbon monoxide poisoning

· other acute drug poisoning

· hemiplegia

· gastric ulcers

· menopause disturbances

· heart disease (angina pectoris)

· analgesia for cancer patients

· senile psychosis

· complications of encephalorrhagia

· chronic rheumatism

· Raynaud’s syndrome

Based on his clinical experiments, it was proved that organic germanium passes through the human body without doing any harm and has no residual accumulation phenomena.

Its efficacy includes:

1. Regenerates old, weakening cells and recovers their vigour. This fact can be inferred from examining the case necrotic big toe caused by Raynaud’s Syndrome. Within two days, blood and pink colour returned.

2. Rejuvenates the body organs.

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3. Eliminates carbon monoxide poisoning and acute drug poisoning quickly.

4. Treats melancholia, senile psychosis, epilepsy, etc. There are four cases documented where the patients were almost completely cured.

5. Prevents cancer from recurring after surgical removal. Suppresses cancer cells and prevents metastasis. It has a lesser effect in late stage cancer.

6. Treats cerebral apoplexy and paralysis, poor circulation in the limbs.

7. Treats heart disease, especially angina pectoris.

8. Taking organic germanium will give one a cheerful mood, tiredness will be gone, the body will be energetic, deep sleep will occur, face colour will improve, coldness in the limbs will disappear, nervousness will disappear.

9. Relieves pain caused by prostatis.

10. People with a good general health who take germanium may increase their mental capacity, energy, prevent cancer, and increase their immunity.

6. Organic germanium does not have any side-effects.

1) After germanium is completely absorbed and metabolised, it is completely discharged from the body. This length of time for complete discharge depends on one’s personal constitution, and usually takes 20-30 hours. There are no side effects.

2) Regarding its toxicity, according to experimental results at Kita Sato University, mice’ Lethal Dosage value was 50, when they were given orally 10 grams or more. This proves that germanium is harmless.

3) Variations in application. Though it is different from one person to another, in general, a few days, after taking germanium, time and quantity of wastes discharged in increased. The colour of the wastes

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will change, too. There is no need to worry. It is a reflection of germanium’s efficacy. People whose body contains denatured protein, after taking organic germanium for a few days, urticaria may appear. It is the opposition effect during denatured protein being destroyed. The opposition effect: a concept in Chinese medicine: the symptoms will become worse before they become better. Please continue to take. All symptoms will disappear in 5-7 days.

4) Dosage: To maintain health take 0. 10.3 grams per day. As a treatment, 0.5-0-2.0 grams per day. Drink dissolved in water.

7. Germanium and public injury from food.

Argument about public injury from food is increasing daily. Foods from polluted areas are all considered harmful. Cadmium and mercury poisoning are due to these heavy metals getting into and accumulating in the inner organs. In order to discharge these heavy metals out of the body, treatment is called for. It seems very simple, but effective medicines are few.

Organic germanium is a kind of sesqui-oxide. The oxygen atoms in its surroundings become negative charge and form a network, to compose together with positive charge of organic germanium, as given below:

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Ge - CH² CH²COOH

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Ge - CH² CH²COOH

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Germanium composed in such a form will be eliminated from the body in 20 hours. The heavy metals will be- carried out at the same time. This point has been proved to be true by pathologists conducting long term animal experiments.

8. It is also effective for P.C.B. poisoning (Polychlorobenzene)

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When chloric and benzenyl groups combine to form organic chloride, they will be toxic. If dissociate chloric and benzenyl become inorganic compounds - the toxigenicity will be lost and be discharged. There are many methods to separate chloric and benzenyl, using current molecular chemistry techniques - for instance, use radiation, or radiation of specific rays. Since organic germanium compounds also have special effects in electronic chemistry, during chemical experimental processing, chloric dissociating phenomena may be found. On another side, organic germanium may get into the intestinal blood vessels, to combine with blood cells to form a circulation system. This fact has been proven by pathological theory. Accordingly, it is specially effective in the treatment of liver, lung, and cerebral cell disease, for those organs are rich in blood.

The heavy metals and P.C.B.s in the body, will cause disease at the place where the blood quantity is large. (P.C.B.s accumulate in subcutaneous fat, and are discharged with sweat). Organic germanium can get rid of heavy metals and decompose P.C.B.’s until it is poison less. In other words, it may flow through the blood stream to eliminate harmful substances from the body.

Ganoderma / Red Reishi:/ Lingzhi - King of Adaptogens

San Francisco, CA 94111

June 12, 2007

Global Medicine Hunter® News Release

Dr. Meg Jordan, PhD, RN

GLOBAL HEALTH MEDIA

ADAPTOGENS: PROVIDING WHAT IS NEEDED

(San Francisco --) One of nature’s great mysteries is the adaptogenic quality of certain plants. Key word – adapt. Imagine a plant that is able to provide you with the right healing nudge, in the right amount, at the right time, in the right direction. Science has not been able to duplicate this confounding yet therapeutic action in any pharmaceutical agent.

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Only one in 300 herbs is an adaptogen. Rhodiola rosea, Eleuthero (once known as Siberian ginseng) and Astragalus are high potency adaptogenic herbs that are known in Traditional Chinese Medicine for giving you what you need: enhancing energy you if you’re stagnant, calming you if you’re irritable and wired.

An adaptogenic botanical for blood pressure will help reduce it for those with high blood pressure, and yet, taken by someone else with low blood pressure, the plant offers a gentle boost. An adaptogen for cholesterol will help boost the good (HDL) without raising the bad (LDL) cholesterol.

Red Reishi is notably Nature’s crowning achievement in adaptogen science. Reishi’s balancing qualities offer support for both the body’s immune and nervous systems. Herbalists use Reishi to support allergies, bronchitis, viral infections and hypertension, Its adaptogenic effect also extends to detoxification, mood and appetite, vigor, and mental alertness.

ADAPTOGEN FOR DETOXIFICATION

But no organ enjoys Reishi’s attention more than the liver! With its 300-plus biochemical processes and functions, the liver has the most to gain from regular intake of nature’s strongest adaptogen. This proves to be the case in preliminary studies showing Reishi extract as an effective aid in hepatitis B, helping to reduce elevated liver enzymes. (Stengler, 2005)

Reishi is often used by Chinese medicine practitioners for detoxification, which is a primary function of the liver that occurs in two stages. Today's environmental toxins, overabundance of petrochemicals, additives, pesticides, herbicides and xenoestrogens have our poor livers waving white flags! They are working overtime and barely able to perform the metabolic functions the body insists upon for healthy weight management and thousands of other functions. For the average person, consistent support of the liver’s filtering action is crucial for overall health and longevity.

ADAPTOGEN FOR STRESS REDUCTION

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Besides detoxification, stress reduction is a key aspect to Reishi’s adaptogenic qualities. No one escapes the stress of today’s busy world. Noise pollution, overwork, traffic, expenses and more add up to powerful and what’s worse – continuous—levels of stress.

As people search for effective de-stressing strategies such as meditation, moderate exercise, and a natural, whole foods diet, they still need a natural remedy to help the body ratchet down its chronic, and life-threatening stress level.

Red Reishi is the superior choice. The one-of-a-kind class of polypeptides acts as precursors to neurotransmitters and endorphins, and adjusts the effects of these chemicals through actions known as mediation, downregulation and upregulation—again, in whatever direction is needed, the perfect adaptogenic response.

ADAPTOGENIC TRAINING EFFECT

The effect of ingesting Reishi on a daily basis is akin to training the cardiovascular system through aerobic exercise, or training the musculoskeletal system through lifting weights. Reishi actually trains the body’s immune system and nervous system to perform better. Natural medicine experts are beginning to suspect that the body’s immune system requires such training, that we’re born with an immature system that requires “cooking” through childhood fevers and early slaying of infections such as chickenpox and stomach flu.

That “cooking” action of a fever helps immune modulators and killer cells do their job later in life, as long-term studies have shown that children who don’t live in pristine environments have a higher success rate vanquishing certain cancers. Their immune systems took on early struggles with dirt, poverty, filth, bugs and grew robust as a result.

If you were given every imaginable type of immunizations and live in germicidal-scrubbed homes, I’m not suggesting a daily ingestion of dirt, but I do know that Reishi can provide that training ground for your immune system at any age. Reishi can be taken daily without adverse effect to adjust the body’s orchestration of powerful stress hormones such as coritsol and norepinephrine, enzymes,

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neurotransmitters, catecholamines, prostaglandins and a wide range of other compounds.

The end result is less wear and tear on the body’s cellular lining, organs, and tissues, and greater support of the body’s immune and nervous systems. Your resistance to infections, colds and flu, virus, bacteria, fungus and exotoxic substances is vastly increased. And your energy efficiency, concentration, mood, sleep, and general sense of well-being are significantly enhanced.

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Reishi’s adaptogenic qualities include:

- supports nerve function

- scavenges free radicals

- tones and improves immune system function

- helps detoxify and protect the liver

- reduces inflammation

- quells allergies

"Heard of Ganoderma Mushroom??"

The cut throat competition, emerging struggle for existence, excellence, impatience, convenience and fast pace of life has cut its slice on health, nutrition and good habits.Today we are more prone to stress with increased exposure to toxins, less nutritive foods and a weak immune system to prevent our body from the onslaught of free radicals and chemicals.The rampant use of inorganic fertilizers, chemicals, hormones, insecticides and pesticides has stripped the soil of its fertility.

According to a CII - Mckinsey & Company world wide study, infectious diseases will take a back seat and lifestyle diseases will form the major chunk of illnesses in World.

With growing per capita income and new lifestyles Indians will be spending more on treatment of lifestyle diseases. lifestyle diseases like heart ailments, asthma,cancer, nervous and circulatory disorders, diabetes, hypertension and obesity are fairly widespread in the urban community.

In order to cope with this problem, the search for wellness measures have increased manifold and there is a renewed focus on pure and safe drinking water, inculcating good habits like yoga and aerobics, regular intake of vitamins, minerals and other dietary supplements

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to cover up the nutritional deficiencies, immuno-modulators and boosters to prevent diseases and to stay fit and healthy.

The wellness industry is also growing at a rapid pace, no matter where the sensex direction is going. The multitude of solutions offered to tackle this vexed issue is very confusing, non compliable and often counter productive as regular use of many of the supplement are injurious in the long run.

Ganoderma mushroom which has been revered for long as a herb for spiritual potency in the orient is in fact the perfect solution provided by nature to the vexed lifestyle related health problems because Ganoderma is a combination of 200 bio active ingredients working in synergy and act as a powerful

. Anti – stress

. Metabolic Normalizer

. Immuno – regulator

. Energy booster

. Aids Digestion

. Anti – oxidant

. Improves Blood Circulation

'Get well, Stay well, and achieve best Health

With Hidden Energy of Ganoderma -The King of Herbs.

The world is looking up to the alternative systems of medicine and holistic approach to tackle the ever-increasing health problems and ailments. To achieve this, more and more stress is being given to the naturally growing herbs and researchers are working to unfold the mysterious healing potential of the herbs.

One such herb has recently drawn the attention, of scientists globally. This is a mushroom, known by the botanical name "Ganoderma lucidum. In Japan, it is known as 'Reishi' in China as

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'Lingzhi'. It is, being used in China for the last nearly 5000 yrs, and is known as 'A Mushroom Of Longevity And Immortality'.

KEY EFFECTS OF

Ganoderma lucidum also known as Lingzhi / Rishi is used very widely. According to the concept of Chinese medicine, Ganoderma lucidum can penetrate into and work on the five key human organs, so it can be served for impairment of the heart, lung, liver, pancreas, and kidney.

Ganoderma lucidum can cure the sickness of various human systems including respiratory, circulatory, digestive, neural, endocrine, locomotory, etc, involving medical, surgical, gynecological, paediatric, and ENT. All these are because of its fundamental effect of "supporting the vital essence and securing the root", thus to improve the immune system.

Ganoderma lucidum differs from any other medicines that are used to cure specific disease, or supplementary nutrients that only address particular body requirements. Ganoderma lucidum helps regulate entire body mechanism and metabolism to ensure that all organs function properly. Some specific effects of Ganoderma lucidum are as following:

Ganoderma is Health Specific and not disease or symptom specific. "There is no room for disease in a healthy body.

Because you Deserve The Best ...... Naturally

The Health Benefits of Ganoderma Lucidum

King of Herbs

Reishi, or Ganoderma Lucidum, has been around for centuries. Worth it's weight in gold, used only by emperors and other royals, this 'Miracle Herb' has been overlooked by western culture for years.

To their detriment, few people know about Ganoderma's marvelous 43

health benefits and antioxidant effects. Even the most expensive antioxidant on the market can only boast a fraction of the 100's of antioxidants found in Ganoderma Lucidum.

Especially good for the circulatory system and respiratory tract, Ganoderma has been known to lower high blood pressure, balance good and bad cholesterol, and lower overall cholesterol as well as reducing symptoms related to asthma, bronchitis and other lung related problems.

The health returns Ganoderma provides are too numerous to completely describe in this article but it has been investigated by scientists around the world as a treatment for cancer, arthritis, insomnia, fungal growth, and the list goes on

Recognized in Japan and China as a licensed medical treatment, Ganoderma is also used for its sedative and calming effects. Years of ongoing research in Japan, China, USA, and the UK are consistently proving the unmatched benefits this mushroom provides in areas of holistic health and healing.

How can one little mushroom do all that and more?

Ganoderma Lucidum affects the body as a whole, strengthening the immune system and balancing the body's natural state. Ganoderma gets to the core and works from the inside out producing some amazing results on the way

Until recently, Ganoderma has been expensive and hard to find in viable quantities. That is because, out of thousands of trees in the forests of Asia, the Reishi mushroom only grows on ONE SPECIFIC TREE. One company has put years of time and effort into cultivating this mushroom indoors. The result of that effort will strongly affect the health of people all over the world.

"Trust Ganoderma-King of Herbs"

  UN-BELIEVEABLE RESULTS ... BUT NOT ... UN SCIENTIFIC

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GANOTHERAPY

In the body, all the five active elements of Ganoderma act in synergy (coordination) to bring in total health, which is the basis of GANOTHERAPY. Ganoderma, when consumed, reaches all the cells in the body due to its unique quality of being an Adaptogen. Then the following five steps of health improvement take place.

SCANNING : During this process, the body cells are checked for Toxins and Inactivity. Most of these kinds of defects at the cell level are reported by way of REFLECTIONS through the external organs like eyes, nose , ear etc. This is just a diagnostic phase which normally occurs within 6 weeks of starting Ganotherapy and lingers for about 5~7 days.

DETOXIFICATION ( CLEANSING ): (8 – 30 weeks) During this phase, the unwanted / harmful matters (called the toxins) are removed from the body. The body using its own natural excretory mechanism, which is activated by Ganoderma, carries out this process. This phase takes place for about 5 ~ 12 days, depending on the level and quality of toxins.

During this process of detoxification, water soluble toxins ( eg., sugar, uric acid ) find their exit through urine and sweat. Fat soluble toxins ( eg., cholesterol) are easily disposed off through phlegm.

REGULATION ( 1 ~ 12 months ) : The bio-Chemical as well as bio-electric factors of the body are balanced and the organ functions are regulated to normal levels.

BUILDING ( 6 ~ 24 months ) : In this phase, the damaged cells are repaired and reconstructed. Inactive cells are re-activated. Body’s natural immune system is activated.

REJUVENATION ( 1 ~ 3 years ) : It is a continuous process through-out life and during the process, body gains youthfulness. Oxidation of the cells prevented and ageing of the cells delayed. The natural immune system is activated at all levels.

Dosage Schedule for DXN Gano.

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Gano is not a DRUG (or MEDICINE), but a FOOD SUPPLEMENT only. Therefore, there is no dosage regime as such for Gano. However, based on the practical experience, certain dosage guidance has been arrived at for the Healthy as well as Unhealthy people. Optimum results have been observed by following this schedule.

It is to be understood that the health improvement largely depends on the consumer’s own body condition, level of toxins in the body, duration of suffering from any ailment and the other lines of treatment one is undergoing. But one can certainly expect a good overall improvement in health on continuous consumption for more than 12 months.

Dosage Schedule for DXN Gano

Gano is not a DRUG (or MEDICINE), but a FOOD SUPPLEMENT only. Therefore, there is no dosage regime as such for Gano. However, based on the practical experience, certain dosage guidance has been arrived at for the Healthy as well as Unhealthy people. Optimum results have been observed by following this schedule.

It is to be understood that the health improvement largely depends on the consumer’s own body condition, level of toxins in the body, duration of suffering from any ailment and the other lines of treatment one is undergoing. But one can certainly expect a good overall improvement in health on continuous consumption for more than 12 months. Long term health recovery and protection are more appreciated in Ganotherapy than the short term relief, as noticed in many other lines of treatment.

Dosage for the HEALTHY :

One pair ( 1RG + 1GL ) in the morning on empty stomach and one pair in the evening on empty stomach (about half an hour before Supper).

Dosage for the UNHEALTHY :

Gano dosage does not depend on the type of ailment. It is rather decided by the intensity of the ailment . All patients may be grouped

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under any of the three broad classifications, in order to arrive at the daily dosage.

 Intensity of Illness

Mild & Moderate

Serious Terminal

RG/GL pairs/day 3 --- 4 5---12More than 12 SPECIAL ATTENTION REQUIRED.

Improvement noticed

Good Good

Good support to other

lines of treatments.

Improves general

condition and quality of

life.

Recovery Period  (months)

3 -- 6 6 -- 12

Overall improvement.

Relief from pains and

side-effects due to other

drugs.

Post-recovery maintenance

2 pairs/day

permanentl

y

2 pairs/day

permanently

6 pairs/day permanently.

Continuous monitoring

required.

Note:

Physician’s advice should be followed for specific ailments. Gano is consumed in addition to the medications prescribed by the physician. Gano complements all other lines of treatment and it is not a replacement to medications, which are prescribed specifically for diseases.

People suffering from acute Gastric ailments, Ulcers of the digestive system, Respiratory allergies and Epilepsy should avoid consuming Gano on empty stomach.

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In the case of terminally sick people, gano is advised in addition to the other lines of medical care. For such advices, good experience in Ganotherapy is essential.

In the case of people suffering from congenital ( by birth ) defects and anatomical defects there may not be any direct improvement of the defect; but gano improves general health, energy and immunity.

For effective treatment of Infertility as well as Impotency, personal counseling and the study of diagnostic reports are desirable. Experienced ganotherapist may be of great help.

Always start the dosage with 1 pair a day during the first week, increase to 2 , 4, 6……… during the following weeks to reach the required dosage schedule as indicated above.

In the case of children below 10 years and weak/very old people, start with GL alone and then add RG to make a pair.

Benefits Of Using Ganoderma

Beauty is Skin-Deep ! but Health is Cell-Deep !!

Gano works at Cell Level – on the entire body.

Gano protects body from Diseases as well as Disorders.

Gano gives Health, Vigour & Vitality.

Gano reduces stress; retards ageing process and increases life span.

Gano is effective for all age groups – from Womb to Tomb !

Gano suits anybody and everybody.

Gano has no interaction with other lines of treatment. It complements the same.

Gano overcomes the side-effects of other medications and relieves the patients.

No diet restriction. Liberal dosage schedule; Mega dosages not harmful at all.

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No Side Effects ! No Addiction !!

Gano is for everybody – Healthy as well as Unhealthy.

A single herb is able to give all the three benefits of health to the human body, which is very unique in the health sciences. It is an Elixir of Life !

RECOVERY from the earlier ailments !

MAINTENANCE of the present good health ! PROTECTION from the future problems to health!

GANO is for Health, whereas DRUGS are specific to Diseases (or Symptoms)

Ganoderma Observation Theories

One of the holistic (whole body) approaches to alternative complementary medicine consists of 4 observation theories used to explain how Ganoderma supports the body and its Immune System to overcome health problems on its own.

4 Observation Theories

1. All health problems of the human body arise from 2 main causes:

· Toxin - anything in excess or not needed by the body is toxin. It can be virus, bacteria, dust, bad cholesterol, chemicals from toxic products and environment, etc.

· Imbalance of the body - if the body is not functioning as it should, the body is in a state of imbalance. This can be caused by trauma or injury, which can cause organs and internal systems to malfunction, resultng in symptoms that are often mistakenly diagnosed as "diseases".

2. Ganoderma supports the body while the body takes care of its own health.

3. The reaction is caused by the body and not by the Ganoderma. }

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It has been observed that Ganoderma has effects on the human body whether you are aware of them or not.

REFLEXOLOGY –

Ailment Reflection

1. Physical

2. Emotional

ORGAN (Internal) PHYSICAL (External) EMOTIONAL (Mind)Stomach Muscular DepressionLung Upper Respiratory SadnessKidney Ear & Hair FearLiver Eye AngerHeart Reddish Face Over-Happiness

Ailment Reflection - BLINKING LIGHT

When a car is having an engine problem, the panel board will display a blinking light.

This blinking light indicates that the engine of the car is having a problem.

Can the engine problem be solved by switching off the blinking light?

No, the blinking light tells you where the problem is. ‘

Do not just treat the symptom, use it to find the cause.’’

4. The dosage is independent of the situation.

Each person simply finds the dose that works for them.

The "1, 2, 4, 6" RG and GL General Consumption Rule,

for Body Cleansing or Detoxification for the average Adult.

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1st week - 1 pair (1 RG and 1 GL)

2nd week - 2 pairs (2 RG and 2 GL)

3rd week - 4 pairs (4 RG and 4 GL)

4th week - 6 pairs (6 RG and 6 GL)

For Maintenance Program - proceed with 2 - 3 pairs daily

· No response - Increase the dosage gradually

Manageable Situation - Continue the dosage

Non-Manageable Situation - Reduce the dosage by half

Note:

For those under prescription, do not stop taking your medication while taking RG & GL.

Follow your doctor's advice on medication.

Your Immune System is The Best Doctor

A Strong Immune System means Having a Healthy Body

" Nature has gifted man with a natural doctor right from his birth. " The name of this doctor in our body is "immune system". This doctor is born with us and dies with us.

" If your immune system is strong, the body is able to effectively fight diseases caused by bacteria, virus or simply body imbalances (e.g. elemental or nutritional deficiencies).

" However, when your immune system goes weak, the "foreign invaders" or toxins (poison) penetrate into the cells of the body and cause diseases.

" If lung cells are affected, it creates asthma or other respiratory diseases.

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" If heart cells are affected, it gives rise to blood pressure, heart related problems, etc.

" If kidney cells are affected, the kidney organs lose the ability to excrete waste products leading to kidney failure, then dialysis will be required and eventually kidney transplantation.

" If joints and bones are affected, it leads to arthritis leading to impaired mobility.

" If brain cells are affected, it affects sensory and loco motor functions of the body. It may also lead to migraine, meningitis, paralysis, blurry vision, etc.

" Worst of all, if those affected cells become extremely abnormal in structure (anatomy) and function (physiology) that would spread affecting the good cells, we call them cancer cells.

" Thus, when the doctor in us looses his power of resistance, we become weak and contract diseases in various organs of the body.

The Immune System is our best defence against disease. It is a network of cells, tissues and organs that work together to protect the body against attacks by "foreign" invaders or toxins. It destroys infected and malignant cells, and removes cellular debris. The system includes: 1. Protective Barriers: Mucous membranes and Skin

2. Creation of Antibodies: Tonsils, Thymus, Lymph Nodes and Tissues, Spleen and Bone Marrow

3. Soldiers Cells: T lymphocytes and B lymphocytes

Exposure to Toxins:

1. Dust

2. Pollens

3. Smoke (1st & 2nd hand smoking) or polluted air

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4. Micro organisms (virus, bacteria, fungi & protozoa)

5. Cumulative "mild" chemicals (preservatives, chlorine, fluoride, pesticides, etc.)

Many of these toxins get into our body as we breathe, eat, drink, and are exposed to the environment. Due to these daily exposures in varying degrees, our body cells become "out of balance". Then, health problems or diseases develop to the point that they become chronic or lifetime. To avoid this, we should always keep our Immune-System strong.

Exposure to toxins cannot be avoided as we cannot stop breathing, drinking or eating. So, we need a PERMANENT PROTECTOR against toxins!

Why do people get sick?

¨ Body exposure to toxins¨ Immune System reacts to toxins¨ Immune System uses up its existing cell population(immune system cells or "soldier cells")¨ Immune System uses up existing supply of raw materials(proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, nucleotides, vitamins, etc.)¨ No more Immune System cells or "soldiers" are producedor rate of production is slower than needed¨ "Stressed out" Immune System¨ Body of person gets SICK!

The experts speak on Reishi:

One key function, identified long ago by Eastern medical science, is defense--that is, the body has the need and ability to defend itself against threats to its equilibrium, whether they be physical, emotional, or energetic. Having noted and studied the body's defensive capabilities, Chinese doctors then explored the natural world to find ways of maintaining and enhancing them, and they discovered a number of ways to do so, including the administration of herbal remedies. Among these remedies is Ganoderma lucidum (known to the Chinese as ling chih and the Japanese as Reishi).

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8 Weeks To Optimum Health By Andrew Weil MD, page 15 Not all of the active components in Reishi have been isolated; like many other organic substances, the molecules in this plant are quite complex, though they are probably mostly polysaccharides and peptides. Dr. Terry Willard, a proponent of the medical uses of this mushroom, maintains that Reishi also decreases free radicals by 50.4 percent through an as yet, unidentified antioxidant. ... Other researchers suspect that Reishi may not have an antioxidant of its own but rather stimulates production of the body's own free radical scavenger, an enzyme called superoxide dismutase (SOD).

Attaining Medical Self Sufficiency An Informed Citizens Guide by Duncan Long, page 196 Reishi is a purely medicinal mushroom, not a culinary one, both because it is hard and woody and because it tastes very bitter. But it is nontoxic and has been the subject of a surprising amount of scientific research, both in Asia and the West.

8 Weeks To Optimum Health By Andrew Weil MD, page 140

Reishi Mushrooms known are the "lucky fungus," in Japan. Reishi mushrooms were originally used in China in both cooking and traditional healing. Reishi mushrooms, which are quite pricey, are available in Asian markets and gourmet shops. However, they may be worth their weight in gold.

Earl Mindells Soy Miracle Earl Mindel RPH PHD, page 107 Mushrooms, particularly Eastern varieties, revitalize the body. Various cultures consider them to contain the secrets of staying young. They also provide key B vitamins and a high concentration of pantothenic acid.

Food Swings by Barnet Meltzer MD, page 258 Ganoderma: Ganoderma lucidum, the Chinese "mushroom of immortality" called ling zhi (in Japan, Reishi) has been extensively studied in the laboratory. My teacher of Chinese medicine, the late Dr. York Why Loo, kept a specimen of dried wild Chinese ling zhi in a jar for use in his old age. So revered by Chinese doctors is ling zhi that it is frequently pictured on their business cards or displayed in their shop windows as a sign of respect for its importance.

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Viral Immunity by J.E, page 292 In China, many pharmacological, chemical, and biochemical studies have been conducted with this remarkable mushroom. Results show that Reishi meets all qualifications of being an Adaptogen and tonic.

Miracle Medicine Herbs by Richard M Lucas, page 9 Reishi is one of the most versatile medicinal mushrooms. It has long been used in Asia as an energy tonic to promote longevity and overall health. Studies indicate that Reishi is an antioxidant and contains polysaccharides and other compounds that may boost the immune system.

Off The Shelf Natural Health How To Use Herbs And Nutrients To Stay Well By Mark Mayell, page 88 Ancient Chinese herbalists considered the Reishi mushroom the most beneficial of all medicines. Today, the Japanese government officially recognizes the Reishi mushroom.

Prescription For Dietary Wellness by Phyllis A Balch, page 167 Sabley said that Reishi contains two major groups of organic compounds: Ganoderic acids (compounds with a structure similar to steroid hormones) and polysaccharides (long chains of naturally occurring sugar molecules or carbohydrates).

Attaining Medical Self Sufficiency An Informed Citizens Guide by Duncan Long, page 196

This mushroom is prized in Japan and China, where its rare qualities have been known for over 4,000 years. Scientific studies have confirmed its medicinal properties. Since the raw mushroom is woody and inedible, the traditional method of preparing Reishi is to make a tea by simmering it for a long time in water. Fortunately, it is also available in a powdered form. (capsules)

The Herbal Drugstore by Linda B White MD, page 327

Perhaps one of the reasons the Chinese regard mushrooms as spirit medicine is the claim found in the oldest recorded botanical monograph on this powerful Chinese medicine.

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The Way Of Chinese Herbs by Michael Tierra LAc OMD, page 431

* This information is intended only as a general reference for further exploration, and is not a replacement for professional health advice. This page does not provide dosage information, format recommendations, toxicity levels, or possible interactions with prescription drugs. Accordingly, only use this information under the direct supervision of a qualified health practitioner such as a naturopathic physician.

Ganoderma maintains good health, treat Diseases.in Holistic way.                        

Human body has since ages, been referred to as the best doctor. There are remedies available in natural herbs for almost all kinds of diseases. The real need is to know and understand them.

Mother nature has empowered the human body with a wonderful element, the body's natural defence system Called the ''lmmune System". If this immune system is in perfect order, our body has the tremendous potential to deal with any kind of ailment which afflicts the body. The immune system remains strong if we nurture our bodies with judicious and nutritious eating habits, sleeping habits and proper exercise.

But, unfortunately, owing to the changing life styles, our immune system has, over the years, been gradually and constantly deteriorating. There are many factors contributing towards this decline. We are living in an environment loaded with numerous kinds of toxins, which is affecting our health through the food, water and the air, by playing havoc with our immune system.

The medical science has made tremendous advances all over the world. Inspite of that, more and more people are getting afflicted with diseases. In the present times, "Health", in real terms, has become a rarity. Medical science, despite so many advances, is finding itself difficult lo cope with the ever-increasing diseases and disorders.

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The world is looking up to the alternative systems of medicine and holistic approach to tackle the ever-increasing health problems and ailments. To achieve this, more and more stress is being given to the naturally growing herbs and researchers are working to unfold the mysterious healing potential of the herbs.

One such herb has recently drawn the attention, of scientists globally. This is a mushroom, known by the botanical name "Ganoderma lucidum". In Japan, it is known as 'Reishi' in China as 'Lingzhi'. It is, being used in China for the last nearly 5000 yrs, and is known as 'A Mushroom Of Longevity And Immortality'.

There are 38000 varieties of mushrooms known to mankind, out of which six have been identified to have powerful therapeutic medicinal value. These six are popularly known as 'Red Reshi'. 'During the last about 30 yrs., lot of scientific and medical research has been done on reishi. in many countries. Scientists at the 'National Research Centre for Mushrooms' at Solan, Himachal Pradesh, India have also done extensive research on Ganoderma.

Dr. Lim Slow Jin, a Malaysian Scientist (a graduate of Indian institute of Technology, Kharagpur), researched on 'Ganoderma and human health' for more than 10 yrs, and was awarded Ph.D. in holistic medicine in 1997. In the year 2002, he was honoured with various awards - Doctorate of Science, Millennium Award, Albert Schweitzer Award, etc.

In 1993, Dr, Lim used a special technique to combine the six Varieties of red reishi and produced DXN-GANO ("DXN" is the name of the company Dr, Lim established in Malaysia in 1993).

Since its inception about 10 yrs. ago DXN has spread to about 40 countries (and is ^rowing fast) arid is winning acclaim all over. There am lens of thousands of testimonials globally to prove the worth of this product, which include skin diseases, diabetes, high as well as low blood pressure, arthritis, heart diseases, paralysis, cancers, childless couples, asthma, allergic disorders, nervous disorders, kidney stones and failure, epilepsy, obesity, liver

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disorders, ulcers, high cholesterol, migraine, piles, sinusitis, Sexual disturbances, menstrual irregularities, etc.

Ganoderma is not a medicine. It is a naturally growing mushroom, which is a health food supplement with no side effects or harmful effects, whatsoever. Its basic action is at the cellular level - to cleanse and detoxify the cells, balance the body systems and in the process strengthen the body's Immune System, which takes core of the various disorders in the body,

Ganoderma is Health Specific and not disease or symptom specific. "There is no room for disease in a healthy body.

Minnesota (USA) bused Institute of Natural Products Research has cited its benefits in Diabetes, High Cholesterol, liver disorders, atherosclerosis (major cause of heart diseases), etc.

A study conducted by the Meridian Medical Group at the Institute of Medicine and Department of Medicine, Cornell Medical College has appreciated the role of Ganoderma supplementation in Cancer Management.

The prestigious Japanese doctor, Dr. Fukumi Morishige, M.D., Ph.D., a researcher at the Linus Pauling Institute of Science and Medicine (an American Institute that has been awarded the most Nobel Prizes) who has used Ganoderma on hundreds of cancer patients, comments : "During my practice, I have obtained outstanding results using reishi cither as a preventive measure or during the course of treatment".

In 1994, Mr. Chang of Sloan Kettering Cancer Centre suggested further studies on the use of Ganoderma for prevention and treatment of cancer.

In a study conducted at the University of Texas Health Science Centre, San Antionio (USA), Ganodcrma's potential as an anti-inflammatory agent has been identified, Its role in prevention of Alzheimer's disease (an old age brain disorder) and cardiovascular diseases has also been reported.

A study frorn the Toyama Medical and Pharmaceutical

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Unjverity describes the inhibitory effects of Ganoderma against HIV-1.

Till date about 250 active components have been isolated from Ganoderma lucidum. Lot of work and research still needs to be conducted to fully understand its miraculous properties.

But there should be no rebuttals about its being called the 'King of Herbs'.

                "Trust Ganoderma-King of Herbs"    UN-BELIEVEABLE RESULTS ... BUT NOT ... UN SCIENTIFIC

'Ganoderma/Reshi/Lingzhi' - 'A Mushroom Of Longevity And Immortality'.

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LIVER

Detoxification through Liver Protection by miraculous herb Ganoderma

Ganoderma lucidum is able to protect the liver from damage by various physiological and biological factors. Moreover, effect can be obtained either pre-or post-damage. Ganoderma lucidum speeds up metabolism of both medicine and toxic substances in liver, leading to curing of toxicated hepatitis.

Ganoderma lucidum is also suitable for treating chronic hepatitis, effectively eliminating the related symptoms as dizzy, fatigue, and so on. Ganoderma lucidum can be used to treat chronic toxicosis, the various kinds of chronic hepatitis, and other hepatic diseases.

Liver is the largest internal organ and is called the 'Chemical Factory' of the body It is a reddish brown organ, weighing 1.2kg -1.5kg in adults, which lies on the right side of the abdominal cavity beneath the diaphragm.

The cells of the liver are called Hepatocytes, which are surrounded by a thick network of blood vessels called Sinusoids. Babylonians referred to the Liver as the seat of Human Soul, on seeing the rich supply of blood to the liver. There are more than 50,000 lobules in the Liver, which process about 200ml. of blood every rninute. During this process, various nutrients are easily transferred from the porous capillaries to the hepatocytes. Hepatocytes carry out more than 500 biochemical functions required by the body. One of the most important products of the liver, the Bile, is secreted by these hepatocytes and then fed in to the network of bile ducts. Bile plays a crucial role in proper digestion of the food.

Liver functions play a crucial part in the health and strength of the body as a whole. Some of the important functions are as follows:

Elimination of all toxic substances from the blood by detoxification.

Regulation of carbohydrate metabolism. Stores excess 60

dietary sugar forfuture needs.

Regulation of Protein metabolism. Synthesis of plasma proteins, clotting factors, transport proteins.

Regulation of Haemoglobin metabolism.

Regulation of cholesterol metabolism. It converts it to bile acids, which are then either excreted or used in the emulsification and digestion of fats.

Regulation of hormones. Concentration of these hormones depends on the efficiency of the liver.

Storage of various Nutrients, Amino Acids, Glycogen and Vitamins A, D, and B-complex vitamins (including vitamin B12, iron and copper).

Liver plays a significant role in the immune system of the body.

Toxins and Liver

In the liver, there are specialized protector cells called "Kupffer cells', which are located on the membranes of the sinusoids. These cells act as filtration units for the hepato-toxins, which are in systemic circulation, from damaging the liver cells.

These Kupffer cells also help in storage of excess, un-metabolized dietary Iron, which may otherwise damage the liver cells In spite of such protection being available with the liver, it is still under serious threat from the external factors.

Medical orthodoxy, till dale, has not recognized the fact that the average lifestyle, today, imposes a good amount of toxic overload on the Liver Though, the liver has the natural capacity to regenerate, it cannot cope with such an overload of toxins and is therefore forced To suffer silently.

Prolonged toxin overload on the liver reduces a number of liver functions, which incapacitates the body as a whole. The same also leads to malfunctioning of The immune system, resulting in

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Autoimmune Disorders

This explains the paradox of how the body's own immune system is fooled into attacking the twelvth body, which it is designated to protect. Hepalo-toxicity is common all over the world and people suffer from a wide range of ailments, which include the following:

Chronic fatigue arid obesity.

Depression, stressand Insomnia.

Auto-immune disorder.

Allergies and sexual dysfunction.

Headaches, Weakness and Irritability. 

Hormonal imbalance and Thymus malfunction.

Jaundice, Hepatitis, Liver Cancer and Haemochromatosis.

Liver Cirrhosis

LIVER CIRRHOSIS

Cirrhosis is the most fatal disease and is the twelvth leading cause of death, killing about 26,000 people every year, around the world In the case of cirrhotic liver, damaged (scar) tissues replace the healthy tissues, resulting in blockage of the normal flow of blood to various liver cells. Once the blood circulation to the liver cells is disrupted, the normal liver functions fail. All other functions of the body, being dependent on the liver, get progressively affected.

Liver Cirrhosis is a major metabolic derangement, which specifically affects the metabolism of ammo acids. Ammonia level in the blood increases due to several enzymatic reactions in the body, during various metabolic processes. Healthy Liver normally converts blood Ammonia into Urea, which prevents excess Ammonia in the blood. But when the Liver is cirrhotic, the Ammonia conversion is affected.

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This increases the blood Ammonia level beyond tolerable fimits. Ammonia is very toxic to central nervous system and is the major reason for the coma that occurs in patients with liver failure.

Scientifically, the causes for Cirrhosis have been identified to be,

Alcholic Iiver disease.

Chronic Hepatitis C.

Chronic Hepatitis B and D.

Autoimmune Hepatitis.

Inherited diseases like Heamochromatosis, Wilson's disease, Galactosemia, Glycogen storage disease.

Nonalcoholic Stealohepatitis (NASH). This type of hepatitis is associated with diabetes, protein malnutrition, obesity and coronary artery disease.

Blocked bile ducts.

Drugs, toxins and infections.

Symptoms

Many people with cirrhosis have no symptoms in the early stages of the disease. However, as scar tissue replaces healthy cells, liver function starts deteriorating and at this point symptoms surface out. Patient may experience symptoms such as Exhaustion, Fatigue, Weakness, Weight loss; Loss of appetite; Nausea; Abdominal pain and Spider-web like blood vessels (spider angiomas) that develops on the skin surface on the belly area. As the disease progresses, complications may develop.

Complications of Cirrhosis

Loss of liver function affects the body in many ways. Following are the common problems or complications caused by cirrhosisOedema and ascites : When the liver loses its ability to make the

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protein albumin, water accumulates in The legs (oedema) and abdomen (ascites).

Bruising and bleeding : When the liver slows or stops production of the proteins needed for blood clotting, a person will bruise or bleed easily. The palms of the hands may be reddish and blotchy with palmar erythema.

Jaundice : Jaundice is a yellowing of the skin and eyes that occurs when the diseased liver does not absorb enough bilirubin.

Itching : Bile products deposited in the skin may cause intense itching.

Gallstones : If cirrhosis prevents bile from reaching the gallbladder, gallstones rnaydevslop.

Toxins in the blood or brain : A damaged liver cannot remove toxins from the blood, causing them to accumulate in the blood and eventually reach the brain. In the brain. Toxins can dull mental functioning and cause personality changes, coma and even death. Signs of there buildup of toxins in the brain include neglect of personal appearance, unresponsive-ness, forgetful-ness, lack of concentration and/or changes in sleep habits.

Sensitivity to medication : Cirrhosis slows the liver's ability to filter medications from the blood. Because the liver does not remove drugs from the blood at the usual rate, they act longer than expected and build up in the body. This causes a person to be more sensitive to medications and their side effects.

Portal hypertension : Normally blood from The intestines and spleen is carried to the liver Through the portal vein. But cirrhosis slows the normal flow of blood Through the portal vein, which increases the pressure in side it. This condition is called portal hypertension.

Varices : When blood flow through the portal vein slows, blood from the intestines and spleen backs up into blood vessels in the stomach and esophagus. These blood vessels may become enlarged because They are not meant to carry this much blood. The enlarged blood

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vessels, called varices, have thin walls and carry high pressure and thus are more likely to burst If they do burst, the resull is a serious bleeding problem in the upper stomach or esophagus that requires immediate medical attention.

Insulin resistance and Typo 2 diabetes : Cirrhosis causes resistance to insulin This hormone, produced by the pancreas, enables blood glucose To be used as energy by the cells of the body. If you have insulin resistance, your muscle, fat and liver cells do not use insulin properly The pancreas tries to keep up with the demand for insulin by producing more. Eventually, the pancreas cannot keep up with the body's need for insulin, and type 2 diabetes develops as excess glucose builds up in the blood stream.

Liver cancer : Hepatocellular carcinoma, a type of liver cancer commonly caused by cirrhosis, starts in the liver tissue itself. It has a high mortality rate.

Problems other organs : Cirrhosis can cause immune system dysfunction, leading to frequent infections. Fluid in the abdomen (ascites) may become infected with bacteria normally present in the intestines, Cirrhosis can also lead to impotence, kidney dysfunction and failure and osteoporosis.

Case Study

Fora better understanding of the disease and recovery through the use of DXN products, let us take the case of Mr. G.E.Krishna Kumar (44yrs; Chennai India), hs suffered a Heart attack in June 2000 and then underwent Angiciplasly on 12"' August During the post operative period, he was diagnosed To be suffering from 'Drug induced Hepatic Dysfunction' LIVER CIRRHOSIS. Since Then, he was on various medications, but no improvement was noticed As the last resort. Liver Transplant was advised by the Doctors. Meanwhile, he continued to suffer from various problems such as, Ascites (fluid accumulation in the abdomen ), oedema on the legs non-healing ulcer on the umbilical region, typical Spider-web formation on the abdominal surface,frequent fever and vomiting of blood during June and December 2002. He was totally bed-ridden for more than a year.

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Started wilh 1 pair of RG/GL capsules, increased to 4 pairs from Ihe third week, for six months RG powder was externally applied onto Ihe UmDifical ulcer. Two Cups of DXN Tea consumed every day. Subsequently, changed over to Lmgzhi 3-in-1 coffee thrice daily. 30ml of Morinzhi juice was taken daily of Morrnzhi juice was taken daily.

May 2003:

Overall health condition improved very well.

No blood vomiting after February 2003.

No frequent attack Of fever or nausean

Good digestion; Good Appetite cycle- Very good bowel habits.

Very good improvement in the bio- chemistry levels Enzyme (SCOT SGPT) levels, Serum Bilirubin, Electrolytes and Proteins

Bilateral pedal (both lens) oedema reduced by 90%

No fluid tapping from his abdomen. The girth reduced from 34" to 31'

Skin condition improved. The hyper pigmentation patches disappeared completely. Spider web formation on The abdomen surface reduced.

Same consumption pattern of DXN products continued further.

Scientific Observations based on practical experience:

At present, there are nut enough medicines available for Liver ailments. Onfy products sourced from plants, like Liv 52, Tefrofi are prescribed. A lot of research work is going on around the world to find suitable medicines for Liver ailments.

Under these circumstances, Ganoderma and Morinzhi have been very helpful in Liver ailments All the Therapeutic

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elements in them have worked in synergy to improve the health.

Polysaccharides and Trkerpenoids in Ganoderma by activating the natural immune system, help in detoxification of the liver cells, which leads to reduction of toxin over-load on the liver.

Adenosine in Ganoderma improves the blood circulation and vascuiarity This improves the supply of nutrients and oxygen to the cells. It also enhances the distribution of enzymes and hormones To all the cells. Adenosine also improves The fat-metabolism and thereby contributes to liver functions.

Tri-terpenoids in Ganoderma activate various liver cells and also repairs the damaged cells, by providing high nourishment to the cells.

Ganoderic essence in Ganoderma acts as an antioxidanl, by protecting the cell membrane.

Selenium in Monnzhi is an excellent antioxidant It is also an activator of cell nucleus.

Xeronine in Morinzhi improves digestion and absorption of nutrients, specifically proteins, there by helps the liver functions.

Various phytonutrients, like the vitamins, minerals and ammoacids, from Ganoderma and Morinzhi contribute towards liver cell building and metabolism.

There is no side-effect or drug interaction observed. This goes to prove the theory of 'Adaptogen', to which classification Ganoderma belongs.

Conclusion -

Ganoderma and Morinzhi are to be consumed, as a 'Co-active therapy', in addition to the medical treatment, whichever be the line of medicine. Ganoderma and Morinzhi are quite safe lo patients, even on long term consumption and even at higher dosage of consumption. Major organs, like the liver, take a long time to recover

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due to their bio-complexity. But improvement in quality of life of the patient and protection from further damages may be noticed within a few months. These benefits are rarely noticed in other herbs, which make the Ganoderma and Morinzhi unique.

Acknowledgement:

The above article has been published with (he objective of providing some knowledge to the general reader, on the basic science on Liver and Liver-diseases along with DXN products, based on practical experience. We thank Dr. Lim Siow Jin (Researcher. Founder & CEO of DXN) for the guidance and encouragement for learning this healing science intensively for the last five years. We also thank our friends and senior Medical Consultants in DXN network for their valuable inputs for our learning. With all humility, we continue this pursuit. We welcome comments and queries from the Readers, to help.this learning process.

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ROLE OF GANODERMA ON CARDIOVASCULAR DISORDERS

Clinical studies and experiments with animals confirm that Ganoderma lucidum can effectively dilate coronary artery, increase coronary vessel blood flow, and improve circulation in cardiac muscle capillaries, thus increase the supply of oxygen and energy to cardiac muscle. Therefore Ganoderma lucidum helps to protect the heart from shortage of blood supply, and it is ideal for both curing and preventing heart diseases like nausea. Ganoderma lucidum can obviously reduce the level of blood cholesterol, liporotein and triglycerides in hypertensive patienst. It prevents the formation of arterial atheromatous patches.

If patches are already formed, Ganoderma lucidum will reduce cholesterol in arterial wall and soften the blood vessel to avoid further damage. It also partially improves blood circulation, and inhibits platelet aggregation. All these effects contribute to preventing various kinds of stroke.

Doctor's Opinion:

Dr.S. Ranjan, MD,. DM (Cardiology)

Education and Background:MBBS, MD in General Medicine, DM (Cardiology) of Madras Medical College, Post Doctoral Teacher in Cardiology for 17 Years, Personal Physician and Cardiologist to Former Honourable Presidents of India.

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Ganoderma and Heart

Once thought to be the source of feelings of love and emotion, the heart is actually the powerhouse of the circulatory system. Rhythmic contractions of this muscular pump push blood along the blood vessels to all parts of the body, even to its far extremities, and back to the heart again. The beating heart ensures that every cell of the body has an uninterrupted supply of food, oxygen, and other essentials. So powerful is the heart that it can pump the body´s entire blood volume of 5 litres (8.8 pints) around the body once every minute. On average, it beats, or pumps, 70 times a minute when the body is at rest, yet can increase this rate if the body is active. Over a lifetime of 70 years, the heart beats some 2.5 billion times without tiring or stopping for a rest, thanks to the cardiac muscle and its walls.

Heart Problems: Unseen inside the chest, the heart is taken for granted until something goes wrong. A common cause of heart problems is the narrowing or blockage of the coronary arteries, which provide heart muscle with oxygen, a condition known as "Coronary Artery Disease". Its main symptom is chest pain, noticed during stress or exercise when extra demands are put on the heart. The chances of developing this problem are increased by smoking, high blood pressure, high-fat diet, obesity, and inactivity.

Reishi or Ganoderma lucidum is a very powerful herb and it has been used for more than 5000 years for its medicinal effects. It has more than 200 active ingredients which makes it unique in its positive effect on health.

The important effects on the heart are due to its triterpene compounds. The triterpenes give Reishi an adoptogenic quality, providing the person with protection from a wide range of biological, environmental, and social stresses. They have a kind of harmonizing effects on the body. These harmonizing effects are in the immune system as well as the circulatory system.

Anti-Oxidant effect: Reishi, being a powerful anti-oxidant helps to scavenge the free radicals which are injurious to cells. Consumption of Reishi can help in the prevention of heart diseases, especially

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heart attacks by its powerful antioxidant effects. It has been proved to reduce cholesterol levels.

Antiplatelet effect: Reishi contains Adenosine which is a platelet inhibitor. This action is due to the activation of phospholipase. This antiplatelet effect prevents clot formation, regularizes blood flow in the blood vessels, especially in the micro-circulation, thereby preventing heart attack.

ACE inhibition-Lanostane triterpenes with ACE inhibiting effects have been identified in Ganoderma. Ganoderic acid F exhibited the highest effect. This effect lowers and normalizes the blood pressure and helps to reduce the load on the heart and improve pumping function, especially in a failing heart.

Vasodilator effect: Adenosine is a powerful vasodilator and it improves the blood supply and oxygen delivery to various organs. By improving the oxygen supply to the heart, Reishi is useful in preventing Coronory Artery disease and helps to overcome angina.

The ability of Reishi to calm the body and regulate its energy seems to be the key to its effect on blood pressure, the immune system, and ultimately how long that system will last.

I would say that

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KIDNEY

The real functions of Ganoderma the King of Herbs for Kidney

Are kidney diseases curable? Western medical says "No". Dialysis is the final outcome for kidney patient. But Traditional Chinese Medicine, TCM says "Yes". Kidney can be strengthened with the correct herbs for kidney.

However, both medical theories view kidney as different thing. Isn't kidney is just a... kidney?

Western medical kidneyIn western medical, kidney is a fist sized organ located at the back of your stomach. Each kidney contains approximately 1 million kidney cells. These cells absorb back nutrients from the blood and leave some water together with waste materials out as urine.

So for western medical theory, herbs for kidney strengthen kidney functions to improve:

Acute kidney infection (inflammation) Chronic kidney infection Last stage kidney infection

Herbs for kidney also improve diseases associated with the weakening of this vital organ such as:

High uric acid (Gout) Protein in urine Weak immune system

TCM's kidneyHowever, Traditional Chinese Medicine or TCM regards kidney as energy or meridian lines that pass through kidney and other body parts. According to TCM, kidney stores 3 kinds of energy:

Prenatal energy Postnatal energy Energy of the five main organs (heart, liver, spleen, lung and

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Kidney is regarded as the foundation of "yin" (negative) and "yang" (positive) energy for the five main organs. It supports and affects the functions of:

Bone Teeth Ear Hair Brain Waist (back)

Herbs for Kidney functionsWith these TCM's kidney functions, let's see what herbs for kidney can help to improve common health problems. Firstly, herbs for kidney enhance prenatal energy stored in kidney. Therefore, it improves:

Slow or retarded child growth (eg: small sized and skinny children)

Children with poor appetite Children with bedwetting problem

By enhancing kidney's postnatal energy, these herbs improve health conditions caused by aging especially during menopause stage of men and women.

Kidney stores energy of the five organs. It acts as the "yin yang" foundation for those organs. Therefore, herbs that strengthen kidney energy can improve diseases associated with the five organs especially:

Asthma (lung) Hardening of liver Liver cancer

Lastly, herbs for kidney can improve health conditions such as:

Bone spur and osteoporosis Teeth problems Hearing problems Hair loss

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Brain disease (eg: stroke, Alzheimer disease, Parkinson disease)

Backache Weak leg Afraid of cold Frequent urination

Limitation of herbs for kidneyKidney cells that have died cannot be revived. Herbs can only strengthen the functions of remaining kidney cells, preventing further damage. That's why it is impossible to treat a dialysis patient because their kidney has seriously contracted.

However, there is still some hope for patient that is near to having dialysis. These are usually patients with the following indicators in their medical report:

High Creatinine in blood High Urea in blood Protein existence in urine (urine with bubbles that won't

disperse)

The truth of Kidney functions report If medical report shows your kidney functions are okay, does it mean it's completely healthy? Well, not really.

If both your kidney has contracted to half (half of the cells died), your report will still show a normal kidney function. The half kidney can still handle the capacity to filter all your blood. That's why some people donate one kidney and still live normally.

But when your kidneys are left with around 20% to 30% of the original cells, your medical report starts to show abnormal indicators. Usually, it's too late and you will need to undergo a torturing treatment - dialysis.

So, please aware that medical report only provides indicators for reference.

Kidney disorder symptoms & causes You must suspect you have weaker kidney when you experience the following symptoms:

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Increase in blood pressure Difficulty in urinating Frequent urinating even when sleeping Pain at waist (back) Urine with too much bubble Weak leg

Kidney diseases are associated with the following factors:

Eat too much salty food (burden to kidney, heart and blood vessel)

Eat too much meat and seafood Drink less water Long term medication of antibiotics, pain killers, steroids, etc.

(toxics) High blood pressure (damage kidney blood vessels) Diabetes Always angry and stressful SLE – lupus (auto immune reaction) Often untreated sore throat (inflammation) Often refrain from urinating Prostate enlargement in men

Once you know the causes, you must know how to prevent it.

A torturing diseaseKidney disease is a very torturing disease. For patients with high blood pressure and diabetes, they can go anywhere they like provided they take medications on time.

But for patients undergoing dialysis, they cannot go anywhere they like. They need to go for dialysis 3 to 4 times per week. One session usually lasts for 4 hours. They cannot even drink too much water.

So, kidney care is extremely important. How to strengthen your kidney with natural food and herbs?

Strengthening kidney naturallyBesides herbs for kidney, there are some foods that can improve kidney energy such as black bean and black sesame. Ganoderma Lucidum as herb for kidney certainly help to improve its functions too.

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Ganoderma Lucidum's Nucleic Acid strengthens kidney to neutralize toxic, reduces protein in urine and breaks down cholesterol.

However, according to ancient Chinese medical classics, the most potent herbs for kidney is Cordyceps Sinensis (Dong Chong Xia Cao). It's a type of precious fungus grown in China with high medicinal values.

For better effects, take Ganoderma Lucidum and Cordyceps Sinensis together as they support each other to improve kidney function.

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Renal Diseases Care With Ganoderma

0. Ganoderma may effect a 100% cure for renal diseases. Kidney disease is also one of the difficult diseases to cure. They include acute or chronic nephritis, diabetic renal syndrome, nephrosis and rheumatic fever. These may be due in part to a high cholesterol count and a high blood sugar level. The kidneys are overloaded and blood cannot reach renal capillaries. Nephrosis results, with oedema, urine retention, fatigue and possibly serious uraemia. Prof Fumio Tsurudani of the Nagoya University Medical Institute, Japan, did an experiment with patients suffering from renal disease to check the effectiveness of Ganoderma. It was found that it could not only lower proteinuria and cholesterolemia, but could maintain proper renal function. Based on our experimental results, renal disease can be cured 100% by taking Ganoderma. It is indeed a surprising achievement. 11. Diabetes is no more a terrible disease. It is said that once you have diabetes, your life will be tangled with it. However, we cured a number of cases with Ganoderma. As we know, insufficient insulin secretion is the cause of diabetes, and this results in some serious complications. Currently, Western physicians use insulin injections as the only treatment. Though insulin is able to lower blood sugar level, the symptoms recur very

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soon. Furthermore, it is just like a cortisone hormone injection, with many side effects. Insulin is unable to recover pancreas function, and it speeds up the aging of the organ. The Medical Research Institute of Kinki University found in yearly experiments that Ganoderma has the same function as insulin. Accordingly, after taking Ganoderma, not only can insulin deficiency be supplemented, but it can make the pancreas regain its original function. In addition, it does not have any side effects like injections do.

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For thousands of years Ganoderma has been considered by the Chinese to be a high quality herbal medicine. The so-called 'A-one Medicine' is the best medicine which does not have any side effects, even after using it for a long time. It can improve one's constitution, increase the body's healing ability to help maintain a healthy body, and have a long life. "The Outline Of Herbal Medicine………CONtd….……………………8. It is also effective for P.C.B. poisoning (Polychlorobenzene) When chloric and benzenyl groups combine to form organic chloride, they will be toxic. If dissociate chloric and benzenyl become inorganic compounds - the toxigenicity will be lost and be discharged. There are many methods to separate chloric and benzenyl, using current molecular chemistry techniques - for instance, use radiation, or radiation of specific rays. Since organic germanium compounds also have special effects in electronic chemistry, during chemical experimental processing, chloric dissociating phenomena may be found. On another side, organic germanium may get into the intestinal blood vessels, to combine with blood cells to form a circulation system. This fact has been proven by pathological theory. Accordingly, it is specially effective in the treatment of liver, lung, and cerebral cell disease, for those organs are rich in blood. The heavy metals and P.C.B.s in the body, will cause disease at the place where the blood quantity is large. (P.C.B.s accumulate in subcutaneous fat, and are discharged with sweat). Organic germanium can get rid of heavy metals and decompose P.C.B.'s until

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it is poison less. In other words, it may flow through the blood stream to eliminate harmful substances from the body.

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HYPERTENSION

(Role of Ganoderma on Hypertension )

High Blood Pressure: A significant problem with Herbs being a significant answerby Terry Willard Cl.H, Ph.D

(09/01/1999), Canada - High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) is responsible for a considerable number of health problems leading to death. Hypertension affects 20% of adult white males and more than 30% of males with a black African heritage. Mainstream medicine classifies over 92% of hypertension as essential hypertension, or in other words, high blood pressure of unknown origin.

It is interesting to note that essential hypertension is virtually unknown in developing countries, with no rise in blood pressure due to advancing age. This would lead one to believe that more than 90% of blood pressure problems can be directly related to Western life style and diet.(1,2)

On the other side of the fence; what is mainstream medicine doing to solve the problem? Even though it has been shown that diet alone is as effective as prescription drug therapy in more than 50% of the cases, long term drug therapy is the most commonly used approach.

Unfortunately, long term use of several of these prescription drugs for lowering blood pressure may actually increase the risk of having a heart attack!

The most common group of drugs prescribed are beta blockers, such as Inderal (proranolol). They lower blood pressure by decreasing heart rate and cardiac output. The known side effects include congestive heart failure, light headedness, depression, fatigue and sexual impotence. They also increase blood levels of cholesterol and triglycerides, explaining why patients on beta blockers have a higher incidence of heart attacks than high-risk patients not on any medications.(3)

Diuretic prescription drugs are another large category of mainstream treatment. They also have been shown to increase the risk of having a heart attack. Such diuretic drugs have been shown to promote the

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excretion of several minerals, including calcium and magnesium. These two minerals have been shown to be effective in lowering elevated blood pressure and to aid in preventing heart attack.(4)

It is interesting to note that most authorities support non-drug treatment in mild to moderate hypertension (diastolic 95 mmHg). In fact, the Joint National Committee on Detection, Evaluation and Treatment of High Blood Pressure, is now recommending not to put most hypertensive patients on prescription drugs.(3)

The most significant factor in controlling high blood pressure is lifestyle. The lifestyle factors contributing to blood pressure levels the most are: smoking, stress levels and alcohol consumption. The most important dietary factors are: achieving a normal body weight; eating a high-fiber, low-fat, low-sodium and high-potassium diet. Other factors that appear to contribute negatively are: heavy consumption of caffeine, exposure to heavy metals (e.g., lead and cadmium), and excessive sugar consumption.(5)

The vitamin/mineral supplementations that we suggest are: Calcium (1.5 g daily), Magnesium (750 mg daily), Zinc (15 -30 mg daily), Ester C (1 - 2 g daily). The mainstay of the hypertension therapy we use is herbal, with the prominent botanicals being: Reishi, Garlic, Cayenne, Ginger, Hawthorn and Ginkgo.

Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum) is the most prominent herb I use in cases of hypertension. Reishi will not only lower blood pressure, it will strengthen the heart and lower blood cholesterol and triglycerides.

There have been several studies, dating back to the early 70`s with continuous research up to present time. Reishi has been shown to reduce blood pressure after only 10 days of consumption. In mild cases the normalization of blood pressure is between 25 and 120 days. One study with 53 patients with an average blood pressure of 165.5 (systolic) over 106.4 (diastolic) had 136.6/92.8 after 6 months, well within the WHO guide lines for healthy blood pressure.(6,7)

Reishi has the added benefit of lowering both cholesterol and triglycerides, along with improving the HDL (good cholesterol) to LDL (bad cholesterol) ratio of cholesterol.

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Even though the chemistry is quite complex, it appears that Reishi`s triterpene constituents are by far the most important ingredients for hypertension and cholesterol. Eight out of the more than 100 triterpenes have been shown to have anti-hypertension function. It appears these triterpenes work by inhibiting an enzyme known as ‘angiotensin converting enzyme` (ACE).(8) I normally give Reishi in a formula with ginger for blood pressure problems, suggesting 180 mg of guaranteed potency (GP 14% triterpenes, 15:1 extract), two to three times daily depending on the severity of the case.

Garlic (Allium sativum) and Onions (Allium cepa) have both proven to be very effective in reducing blood pressure and blood lipids. In humans, Garlic can reduce systolic pressure by 20 - 30 points and diastolic by 10 - 20 points.(9,10) Some studies have had amazing results in as short as 24 hours, but most results I see in the clinic range from 30 - 90 days for significant improvement. Part of the effects are obviously due to the blood lipid reducing factor, but other mechanisms are also in play. I usually give about 1,000 mg of Garlic, twice daily.

Cayenne ( Capsicum sp.) is one of the best known folk remedies for high blood pressure. As a herbal stimulant, it will strengthen the heart, regulate blood pressure, lower blood lipids, reduce peripheral resistance in the capillary beds and dilate blood vessel diameter.(11,12) , I normally suggest a patient take between 300 - 600 mg of guaranteed potency Cayenne (GP 90,000 heat units), twice daily, during meals.

Ginger (Zingiber sp.) is another folk remedy for high blood pressure that aids in reducing blood lipids and platelet aggregation. Ginger has also been shown to reduce peripheral resistance in the capillary beds as well as increase capillary permeability.(13) I often have the Ginger mixed with the Reishi and Cayenne, giving 100 - 400 mg, twice daily. A Ginger tea (boil 5 - 10 slices of fresh ginger root, for 2 - 5 min, in 2 - 4 cups of water) is also a pleasant way to take it.

Hawthorn (Crataegus oxyacantha) berries and flowers have been widely used as a folk remedy for both the heart and blood circulation. Clinically, they have been shown to be effective in reducing blood pressure, angina attacks, blood lipids and as a

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cardiac tonic. It is presently used widely in both Europe and Asia against hypertension. Hawthorn has been shown to improve the blood supply to the heart by dilating coronary vessels and to improve metabolic processes in the heart, thus increasing force of contraction, while eliminating some types of rhythm disturbance. Hawthorn also inhibits ACE, as does Reishi.(14,15) The active ingredients seem to be groups of flavonoids such as proanthocyanidins. I usually use 300 - 450 mg of guaranteed potency Hawthorn berries (GP 1.8% Vitexin), two - three times daily. By itself, it takes two - four weeks to notice its effect. I usually combine it with several of the above ingredients.

Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba) has an effect on the entire circulatory system relaxing the vessels by stimulating endothelium-derived relaxing factor (EDRF)and prostacyclin. It also strengthens micro-circulation in the capillary beds and thereby increases local oxygen levels. Ginkgo has a significant effect on reducing platelet aggregation.(16) I normally suggest between 100 - 200 mg of guaranteed potency Ginkgo extract (GP 24% flavoglycosides), twice daily.

Summary - The typical protocol I use for a person who comes in with high blood pressure includes making the above lifestyle changes, along with the following supplementation: Calcium (1.5 g daily), Magnesium (750 mg daily), Zinc (15 -30 mg daily), Ester C (1 - 2 g daily), Reishi (180 mg - 2 times daily), Garlic (1000 mg - 2 times daily), Cayenne (300 - 600 mg, twice daily), Ginger (100 - 400 mg, twice daily), Hawthorn (300 - 450 mg, twice daily) and Ginkgo (100 - 200 mg, twice daily).

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2. Meneely G., Battarbee H.; High sodium-low potassium environment and hypertension; Am J. Card; 38:768-81, 1976.

3. Murray M.; The Healing Power of Herbs; Prima Pub, Rocklin CA, p. 105-06, 1992.

4. McCarron D., Morris C., Cole C.; Dietary calcium in human

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hypertension. Science 217:267-9; 1982

5.Beattie A., Campbell B., Goldberge A. et al; Blood lead and hypertension; Lancet 2:1-3, 1976.

6. Katsuo Kanmatsue, Nagao K., et al; Studies on Ganoderma lucidum. I. Efficacy against Hypertension and Side Effects; Yakugako Zasshi 1985 105(10): 942-947.

7. Yearul K., Shuichi K. et al; Dietary Effect of Ganoderma lucidum Mushroom on Blood Pressure and Lipid Levels in Spontaneous Hypertensive Rats; Journal of Nutritional Science and Vitaminology 1988; 34(4): 433-438.

8. Aiko M, Katsuaki K, et al; Angiotensin Converting Enzyme-inhibitory Triterpenes from Ganoderma lucidum; Chem and Pharm Bulletin 1986, 37(2): 531-533

9. Petkov V; Plants with hypotensive, antiatheromatous and coronary dilating action; A J Chinese Med 7:197-236, 1979

10. Foushee D., Ruffin J., et al; Garlic as a natural agent for the treatment of hypertension; Cytobios 34:145-53, 1982

11. Negulesco J.A., Younge R.M.; Capsaisin lowers plasma cholesterol and triglyceride of lagomorphs; Artery 12:5 301-311 1985

12. Kawasaki H., Saito A., et al,/i>; Circ Res, 67 733-743; 1990

13. Gujarak S., Bhumra, et al; Effect of ginger (Zingiber officiale) oleoresin on serum and hepatic Cholesterol levels in cholesterol-fed rats; Nut. Rep. Int 17:183-189, 1978

14. Wagner H., Grevel J.; Cardiotonic drugs IV, cardiotonic amines from Crataegus oxyacantha; Planta Medica 45:98-101, 1982

15.Gabor M.; Pharmacologic effects of flavonoids an blood vessels. Angiologica 9:355-74, 1972

16. Auget M, Delaflotte S,et al; The Pharmacological bases for the vascula impact of Ginkgo biloba extract; In Rokan (Ginko biloba) -

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ROLE OF GANODERMA ON HYPERTENSION

Ganoderma lucidum can effectively reduce blood pressure of an anesthetized rabbit: systolic and diastolic pressure lowered by 15% and 25% respectively. Related neural activity is also inhibited: inhibition is 20% and 40% respectively. According to a report of a hospital, there had been 18 cases of high blood pressure successfully cured by Ganoderma lucidum extract, effectiveness up to 88.9%. It was stated that the effect of reducing blood pressure by Ganoderma lucidum was mainly the result of inhibition to the sympathetic nervous system. From another report, among 30 cases using Ganoderma lucidum products to cure high blood pressure, effectiveness was 88.3%. Moreover, it was found that Ganoderma lucidum also extends and stabilizes the effect of reducing blood pressure of other medicine.

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DIABETES

Ganoderma helps to reduce blood sugar

The constitutes in Ganoderma lucidum that reduce blood glucose are Ganoderma B and C. The principle is by enhancing utilization of blood glucose by body tossues. Ganoderma lucidum serves as a substitute to insulin to inhibit release of fatty acids. It thus improves symptoms in high blood glucose and high urine glucose patients. Blood glucose will be reduced from 173 to 116, cholesterol from 233 to 179, beat-protein from 580 to 465. Water-solubility polysaccharides in Ganoderma lucidum suppresse insulin-independent diabetes. The health food products manufactured by Japan Numata Kenji, has been widely used for the treatment of diabetes.

Ganoderma for Diabetes

Can Herbs for Diabetes help to reduce blood sugar?

Impossible! Most people think that herbs for diabetes are useless for improving diabetes. At least that's true for conventional medication which can only control it.

However, Traditional Chinese Medicine has its methods for improving this common disease. But treating diabetes with natural herbs can be quite complicated because more than one healing aspect are involved.

How Ganoderma Lucidum herb help to improve diabetes? Besides Ganoderma, what other herbs and supplements you can take to improve and control your diabetes?

The root of most diseasesDiabetes happens when blood sugar level constantly stays at a higher level. This leads to many other diseases such as:

high blood pressure kidney failure stroke

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blindness food ulcer and even impotence

Conventional treatment for diabetes uses drug medications to suppress blood sugar level. Before taking any herbs for diabetes, you too must begin your treatment with medication.

It helps to quickly reduce blood sugar level and maintain it. However, medication doesn't cure it. It only controls this disease and prevent other associated health problems.

Medication side effectThere are 2 groups of diabetes medication. The first type mainly forces the already weakened pancreas to produce more insulin hormone to reduce blood sugar level.

The second type mainly suppresses sugar absorption in intestines, thus maintaining blood sugar at a safe level.

However, long term consumption of diabetes medication causes two main side effects. One is the hardening of blood vessels, causing stroke and heart disease. The other side effect is the interference with fats metabolism, causing a patient to become fatter.

As you might have seen, some diabetes patients under long term medication are still affected with kidney failure and stroke. This shows that conventional medication alone is not the complte answer to treating diabetes.

How TCM treats diabetes The recommended treatment for diabetes is to combine western medication with herbs for diabetes prescribed according to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).

TCM looks at diabetes with a different view. It regards diabetes as a disease of excessive heat in the body and divides it into 3 condtions, namely:

Upper part heat (lung) Middle part heat (stomach)

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Lower part heat (kidney)

According to each specific condition, TCM doctor will prescribe the suitable herbs for diabetes to improve the actual cause of this disease. In the above 3 conditions, the main required healing functions are to:

1) Reduce body heat2) Enhance kidney energy3) Enhance "yin" energy4) Enhance body energy5) Improve blood circulation

4 Herbs for DiabetesWith these healing principles, the first recommended herbs for diabetes are Five Leaves Ginseng herb (Rhinacanthus Nasutus) and White Crane Lingzhi herb (Gynostemma Pentaphyllum).

These herbal plants effectively reduce body heat of the upper, middle and lower part. Both are used to reduce high blood pressure and high cholesterol too.

The second herb is Cordyceps Sinensis. This precious fungus is proven to improve kidney energy. It was used since ancient times by the Chinese to improve weak body constitution.

The third supplement for diabetes is bee's Royal Jelly. This natural supplement has the highest content of natural hormones. It helps to increase "yin" energy of the body. In TCM, "yin" is associated with body fluid such as blood, hormones, saliva, eye tear and joints fluid.

So, taking Royal Jelly helps to naturally increase insulin hormone produced by pancreas.

Ganoderma for DiabetesThe fourth herb is Ganoderma Lucidum. This herb helps to boost body energy and improve blood circulation. Therefore, Ganoderma Lucidum is one of the important herbs for diabetes.

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Although Ganoderma Lucidum herb alone is not enough, it can help to improve your blood circulation and increase their immune system. This prevents the disease from worsening.

The polysaccharides found in Ganoderma and Cordyceps are also proved to help insulin to transfer sugar into body cells.

The requirementBefore this, please take note of the following:

1) Reduce sugar and sweet food intake2) Don't get angry and stressful3) Exercise regularly

With the above lifestyles kept in mind, taking herbs for diabetes can certainly improve this common disease in the long run.

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A Phase I/II Study of Ling Zhi Mushroom Ganoderma lucidum (W.Curt.:Fr.)Lloyd (Aphyllophoromycetideae) Extract in Patients with Type II Diabetes MellitusYihuai GaoInstitute of Food, Nutrition and Human Health, Massey University; Landcare Research, Private Bag 92170, Auckland, New Zealand

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Jin LanInstitute of Human Nutrition and Department of Biochemistry, Qingdao Medical College, Qingdao University, China

Xihu DaiDepartment of Internal Medicine, Fuzhou General Hospital of Nanjing Military Region of the Peoples' Liberation Army, Fuzhou, R.P. China

Jingxian YeDepartment of Integrated Medicine. Hospital of Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, R.P. China

Shufeng ZhouDivision of Pharmacy, School of Life Sciences, Faculty of Science, Queensland University of Technology, Queensland 4001, Australia; and Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Science, National University of Singapore, Singapore

ABSTRACT

Animal studies have demonstrated that the polysaccharide fractions of Ganoderma lucidum (Ling Zhi, reishi mushroom) have potential hypoglycemic and hypolipidemic activities. This clinical study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Ganopoly (polysaccharide fractions extracted from G. lucidum by patented technique) in 71 patients with confirmed type II diabetes mellitus (DM). Eligibility criteria included type II DM of >3 months' duration for which patients were not receiving insulin; age >18 years; normal vital signs for age and disease state; normal electrocardiogram (ECG); and fasting plasma glucose (FPG) level of 8.9.16.7 mmol/L in sulfonylurea-naive patients or an FPG <10 mmol/L before washout in sulfonylurea-treated patients. Patients were randomly grouped to be given either Ganopoly or placebo orally at 1800 mg three times daily for 12 weeks. Patients underwent 4 weeks of dose adjustment followed by 8 weeks of dose maintenance. Fasting and stimulated glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c), plasma glucose, insulin, and C-peptide were monitered at predetermined intervals. Adverse events and hypoglycemic episodes were recorded. The treatment of Ganopoly significantly decreased the mean HbA1c from 8.4 at baseline to 7.6% at 12 weeks. Significant changes in mean FPG and

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PPG levels at the last visit paralleled the changes in mean HbA1c levels. At baseline, the mean FPG and PPG values in patients treated with Ganopoly were 12.0 and 13.6 mmol/L, respectively. At week 12, mean PPG values had decreased to 11.8 mmol/L. However, these parameters did not change or slightly increased in patients receiving placebo. The between-group difference in PPG levels at week 12 was significant (p < 0.05). Changes in fasting insulin, 2-hour post-prandial insulin, fasting C-peptide, and 2-hour post-prandial C-peptide were consistent, with the between-group differences in these end points being significant at the last visit. Overall, Ganopoly was well tolerated. This study demonstrated that Ganopoly was efficacious and safe in lowering blood glucose concentrations.Chinese herb Ganoderma lucidum mushroom can cure diabetes

A team from the University of Western Sydney’s Centre for Complementary Medicine Research (CompleMED) is working with the Cardiac Health Institute to find out if the medicinal mushroom, Ganoderma lucidum, can reduce high blood sugar, often a precursor to diabetes - as well as treat other health problems.The clinical trial is the first of its kind to rigorously test the mushroom - known in Asia as the ‘King of herbs’, because of its huge range of medicinal properties - and needs 170 Sydneysiders to take part.

UWS PhD researcher Nerida Klupp hopes the findings contribute to western medicine’s knowledge of this Chinese herb, and provide much-needed clinical evidence of a possible new treatment for people with metabolic syndrome.

“Many people in Australia have high blood sugar, which is often classified as diabetes or pre-diabetes. Many also have other medical problems such as high blood pressure, obesity and high cholesterol,” she says.

“Scientists and doctors now know these conditions are linked, and a person with at least three of these health problems is diagnosed with a condition called metabolic syndrome - also called ‘Syndrome X’.”

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“Affluent countries with lazy lifestyles and bad diets are at particular risk, with 44 per cent of Americans aged over 50 years of age diagnosed with metabolic syndrome. While we don’t really know how prevalent the condition is here in Australia, we suspect similar trends to those in the United States,” Ms Klupp says.

“Currently there is no single pharmaceutical treatment for metabolic syndrome, which is why we are conducting the first randomised clinical trial to test if this medicinal mushroom can offer western medicine an effective, long-term treatment to help lower blood sugar as well as control other problems associated with the condition,” he says.

Nerida Klupp says the mushroom has been revered in Asia for over 2000 years.

“Ganoderma lucidum, which is also known as Reishi, has long been used to fight a wide range of diseases, and was thought to be the ‘elixir of immortality’ - enhancing vitality and helping to delay ageing,” she says.

Thankfully, there has been increased cultivation of the herb over the last thirty years, and preliminary animal and human pilot studies have proved promising, suggesting it can have a positive effect on blood sugar levels, cholesterol levels and blood fats.

Traditionally, Ganoderma lucidum has been considered to be even more potent when taken in combination with another medicinal mushroom called Cordyceps sinensis.

“Cordyceps is also thought to have significant health properties, so we want to find out if Ganoderma is effective on its own, or whether it works better in combination with the second mushroom,” says Ms Klupp.

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ASTHMA

Positive effect of Ganoderma on chronic bronchitis & bronchus asthma

Ganoderma lucidum can stop coughing, clear sputum, and suppress asthma. It also relieves the symptoms of the related illnesses. Since Ganoderma lucidum can activate the immune system, it can prevent from flu, and thus above syndromes. Ganoderma lucidum is particularly suitable for the treatment of the patients categorized as "cold and wet" by Chinese medicine, while for the "hot and dry" patients would be relatively less effective. The average effectiveness is 80%.

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Ganoderma Role on Hyper Susceptibility (Allergy)

When the body is invaded by an antigen that ellicits an immunological reactions and results the various abnormality and immuno-pathological symptoms, Ganoderma lucidum can be used to suppress the reactions and resume the body order. The experiment shows that Ganoderma lucidum can stop the release of hyper susceptible factors and prevent the development of allergic reactions. Therefore, Ganoderma lucidum is relatively more effective over other current medicines when treating the illnesses caused by abnormal hyper-reactivity or autoimmunity such as allergic asthma, erythematous lupus vulgaris, rheumatoic arthritis, rheumatoic heart diseases, allergic rhinitis, skin diseases, etc. Ganoderma lucidum can also help to cure the toxification patients as the result of pro-longed usage of hormones.

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Cancer Prevention and Treatment by Ganoderma

Ganoderma / Lingzhi/ Rishi For Positive Cancer Treatment

A doctor once said, "Cancer is a serious disease, but it is not fatal. Patients have a good chance to recover." This statement sounds consolatory but basing on our recent research data, it can very well be true.

The prestigious Japanese doctor, Dr Fukumi Morishige, M.D.,Phd., currently involved in the research of reishi's role in cancer control, is a researcher at the Linus Pauling Institute of Science & Medicine - an American institute that had been awarded the most Nobel prizes. He also occupies an important role in Europe's medical fields as well, and is the only Japanese authority employed by the international cancer group. The following is his speech and case reports on reishi.

I have been a surgeon for 37 years and have performed numerous operations. I have a keen interest in surgery especially when I was young but gradually questions began to appear. Always feel that the ideal would be to induce the natural immunity power within oneself.

Being a surgeon, I had countless occasions to encounter cancer cases; however, the key to cancer controls is in its early detection, which is easier said than done. About one in a hundred would be considered a good percentage.

Nowadays, regular physical check-ups is the trend and this is good practice, but we have to realize that one cannot let our guards down just because cancer was not detected at the time of check-ups. People often suspect the physicians of misdiagnosing when cancer was detected at a later date. This notion is incorrect as there are many undiscovered cases even with monthly check-ups. For example, in the case of penetrance type stomach cancer, it is one of the most difficult to detect and these account for about 25% of the

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cases, therefore, prevention is equally important.

It is better to employ preventive measures in the case of cancer but there are no set methods. One can always rely on dietary control, but here again it is not a prescribed regiment. The best method at the present is reishi. I do not know of its amazing effects until after I have used it and I am truly surprised. During my practice, I have obtained outstanding results using reishi either as preventive measures or during the course of treatments.

Earlier on, I have come across patients and their relatives praising the merits of reishi. But being a medical person, I have thought that it might have a slight effect on certain chronic diseases but on cancer, surely, must be greatly exaggerated.

Reishi's tremendous effect warrants further studies. In June of 1986, a 39-year-old female came to me with lung cancer and complications of the chest wall membrane. She had been told that she could not be operated on by a number of hospitals. She left in a hopeless state. Upon returning home, her husband started to feed her reishi. After my examination, I was surprised by the findings: 6 months ago, she had edema in the chest cavity, secondary to cancer and now the symptom had completely disappeared. For a person who have already made her funeral arrangement and waiting for death to rediscover there is hope for life, is incredible. X-ray had presented an even better picture when I am going through her medical history. She insisted that this was the result of her husband giving her reishi. The edema had drained while the cancer tumor remained. On a rough calculation, this patient had used about 4 grams of reishi essence daily and this was quite a high dosage. We further undertook exploratory surgery and by using special freeze technique, it was possible to perform operations on chest membrane cancer. Looking at the x-ray, no cancerous cells were found. Only scar tissues were evident, which were different from cancer cells. I did a biopsy of the lung tissues and detected malignancy, but stable. The next case involved a child with congenital liver cancer. He had one operation when he was 5 years old and later, had his small intestines removed due to metasiasis. The treating doctor felt that the patient's condition was terminal and stopped treatment eventually. The boy's parents brought the patient home and fed him reishi through an N.G. tube

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(Nasogastric tube). The boy came to me when he was 9 and I was unable to detect any diseases. Nothing was found in the CT scan examination as well. Congenital liver cancer is a form of juvenile carcinoma and I was much surprised that the patient recovered after just regular ingestion of several grams of reishi essence. He continues to take 2 grams of the essence daily. Even the boy knows that without the reishi he might not have lived today. Juvenile carcinoma is usually fatal, but then this patient remains alive and healthy with no physical ailments are truly amazing. This fact now calls for new consideration on my part. When a person recovers by undergoing no other treatment but reishi ingestion, it is obvious that reishi deserves further research.

I was provided with large quantities of reishi essence from a very reputable chemical company in Japan. I administer the same to my patients in mega dosage combined with Vitamin C. Within one year, about 500 kilograms of reishi essence (approximately 6000 kilograms of premium reishi) were used on my patients. An interesting fact have surfaced during my treatment is that where large doses of reishi essence induce melena ( i.e. several grams or more daily), combination with Vitamin C put a stop to this. Furthermore, numerous observations have confirmed the fact that cancer patients are generally more susceptible to contract other diseases due to their lowered body resistance. However, after being treated with reishi, complications due to such inflections are greatly diminished. I have assigned random cancer patients to administer reishi essence with a control group of patients with other illness, e.g. arthritic rheumatism, chronic bronchitis, hepatitis etc., that is, people with lowered body resistance to diseases.

Immunogloburin test determines the level of immunity. We have found that after ingesting reishi, level of IgA, IgG, IgM have increased. This proves that reishi can elevate the body's resistance level.

At this time, I have 140 cancer patients. All have metastic cancer except 6 with breast cancer and 60 are being hospitalized. We have zeroed in on these cancer patients. Up to today (spring of 1988), about 300 patients have undergone testing.

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WHY IS REISHI EFFECTIVE AGAINST CANCER: POLYSACCHARIDES

Before I give case examples, I would like to unveil the secret of why reishi is so effective in the treatment of cancer. The conclusion is not fully understood at the present time and when it is, then, men would have found the ultimate cure for cancer. Employing all the latest medical technology, it is found that the polysaccharides in reishi are effective in suppressing cancerous cells. Japanese scientists are the first in making this discovery. Perhaps this had something to do with the fact that the country employs herbal medicine in treatment of diseases and conducts vigorous researches into polysaccharides. This fact is recognized in North America and is further awaiting findings from such Japanese researches.

WHY ARE POLYSACCHRIDES IN REISHI EFFECTIVE IN THE TREATMENT OF CANCER

Polysaccharides are made up of a high number of molecular components - up to millions of atoms and this makes it difficult to be absorbed into the human body system. In order to make it easily assimilated, its high count has to be lowered and using Vitamin C with reishi does just that. The polysaccharides are converted into oligoglucan that has a low molecular count and can be easily absorbed. It in turns stimulates the macrophage, which triggers the immune system in our body. Macre meaning big. This type of cell can devour any foreign organisms. They are not active when the body is functioning normally, but, in the presence of foreign organisms (e.g. bacteria), they become very active in attacking such bacterial foreign matters. The white blood cells in the blood stream comprise the initial defense against diseases but they are ineffective in chronic cases or malignant type of matters, at which time, the lymphocyte becomes the second line of defense. Failing that, the last defense will be the macrophage - it is like a sleeping lion being awakened to attack with truly exceptional result! They are capable of sweeping away any foreign organisms thus destroying the cancerous cells in the process. Under the microscope, the macrophage is observed to be one tenth the size of a cancer cell, yet, it possesses the power to destroy the latter. From this, we can understand their invaluability to the human body. However, the macrophage cannot be easily activated. We have found that

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aggregated atoms are responsible for this activation of the macrophage, and reishi contains the substance to manufacture these aggregated atoms.

REISHI - A HIGH MOLECULAR POLYSACCHARIDES

Earlier a patient with high blood pressure had inquired into the effects of reishi. I had told him that there was certainly no harm in trying as I had conducted research at that time. One fact is: even a diluted dose of reishi essence lowers blood pressure. However this patient had maintained his blood pressure level after reishi ingestion. Following my suggestion to ingest Vitamin C together with reishi, his blood pressure dropped to an acceptable level. The reason for this is, as mentioned previously, reishi contains up to a million atoms and cannot be easily absorbed into the body; therefore, one should combine it with Vitamin C.

Seventeen years ago, I have conducted research into the Vitamin C's ability to break down polysaccharides. At that time, the method of viscosity gauge has been employed. Placing Vitamin C into a measure of polysaccharide substance, a decrease of the polysaccharides molecular count is indicated by a drop in the viscosity. Thus, confirming Vitamin C's ability of dissolving polysaccharides.

Animal experiments have shown that all forms of sugar can be absorbed but are just the opposite in human, why? This has some correlation with Vitamin C - human body is unable to manufacture Vitamin C, while animals can. This is the reason why we need to combine the intake of Vitamin C with reishi.

New medical findings indicate that there is no harm in taking high dosage of Vitamin C daily. Dr. Linus Pauling, who is now in his 80's, ingests 18 grams of Vitamin C daily, and I ingest 12 grams a day. I believe a healthy person needs a supplement of 1 gram to 2 grams a day, that is 1,000 - 2,000 mg. This can contribute greatly to one's well being.

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- Brain tumor patient recovering consciousness in just 2 months.

We have made many discoveries. Using brain disease patients as examples, one 70 years old plus patient in the hospital had a 5 cm brain tumor. He had already lost consciousness despite surgery. He began the reishi treatment around June of 1986 and by September, he had recovered his senses, but the size of the tumor had remained the same. However by December, the tumor had decreased in size, even the neurologist was amazed. The patient now feels very well. Initially he was administered 6 grams of reishi essence through a stomach tube. After the recovery of his senses, oral intake was administered. The patient did not like the bitter taste of reishi essence, so the amount was reduced to 3 grams. Although the dosage had been reduced, his brain tumor eventually shrunk to about 1 cm. With the return of his memory, he left the hospital and stayed home with the family instead.

- Recession of lung cancer within 6 months.

I once treated a fifty plus female patient who had breast cancer. After her breast surgery, she had developed metastasic lung cancer. Later she deteriorated to hemoptysis. She began to use about 6 gm. of reishi daily for 6 months and the cancerous lung tumor disappeared. Before, she is often short of breath, but now she can walk up the stairs effortlessly. Therefore, she has complete confidence in the continuation of the reishi treatment.

- Breast cancer cured in 2 months with mega dosage.

This patient had breast cancer and the cancer cells had matastased to the bones. She had not been able to move from the head down. The pain was excruciating. Luckily, her digestive system was not affected and she was able to take 9 grams of reishi essence daily, which was later increased, to 20 grams. In just 2 months, she felt no pain. She had been discharged from the hospital after she made

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progress in her walking ability.

- Cancer of rectum spreading to the liver with remarkable recovery in 6 months.

Some time ago, this patient came to the hospital for treatment of metastasis of rectal cancer to the liver. He was given 6 grams of reishi essence. In 6 months, CT scanning reported that the cancerous tumor had decreased to about 1 cm in size, but the CT specialists did not believe in the merits of reishi and insisted that there was a mistake in the scanning. I was angered by this and argued that not only had the patient's CEA swelling came down but his general health had also improved. Was it not enough proof? Ordinarily, it is difficult to treat rectal cancers. Some cases are even terminal. This patient had such a smooth recovery which could only be credited to reishi. Generally speaking, it is easier to treat rectal tumor under 3 cm in size.

- Pancreas cancer patient can walk again.

A 60 year old male pancreas cancer patient had surgery and was in a better state for a while, but later deteriorated. He had edema and lost weight. Examination results revealed that he had extremely high count of CA19-9CEA. I informed him that with his present treatment he would die within a short period of time. I advised him to be hospitalized. Due to financial reasons, he was given another kind of medication but he reacted unfavorably to it. Therefore, we had to change his treatment to 9 grams of reishi essence orally and 30 grams of Vitamin C through intravenous injection daily. This began from August of 1986 which was over 1 year ago. The patient had since completely recovered and various examinations could not detect symptoms of any kind. He has gone back to work but continues to take 5 grams of reishi daily. He comes for a follow-up examination every 2 weeks and repeat CEA examinations show that his CA19-19 counts continues to drop. There is many more such cancer cases in my hospital. Although cancer cases involving the brain, lungs and liver are more serious, I feel that it is easier to treat than the cases involving the digestive organs. It is harder for the patients of the latter to ingest reishi orally. Besides cancer, reishi is also very effective in the treatment of hepatitis. With the use of 1 gram to 3 grams of reishi essence daily, hepatitis patients will have

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tremendous recovery results.

- Hepatitis cured with reishi.

One patient who had hepatitis for a few years and his SGOT & SGPT count was 200 - 300. Normal range is under 30. I administered 3 grams of reishi daily and in about 2 -3 months his SGOT & SGPT dropped to around 50. Even this is still higher than normal, continuous use will bring it in range. During this time, I asked him to stop using reishi and immediately the count shot up to between 150 - 200. The count dropped when treatment resumed. Thus proving the effect of reishi on hepatitis. A combination with the use of Vitamin C is essential. Under these conditions, 6 grams of Vitamin C is needed, i.e. 3 grams of reishi essence with 6 grams of Vitamin C. We must understand that hepatitis is a chronic disease and relapse is ever present. It is necessary to continue the intake of reishi (using smaller dosage) even after one's recovery from hepatitis. Prevention is always the best measure. Reishi is just as effective against other chronic diseases and optimum results are obtained when combined with the intake of Vitamin C. Especially true for long term prevention use. In conclusion, reishi has been proven to exert significant effect on diminishing pain, fortifying the body's immune system and prolonging life. Even though its role in cancer control has not been determined 100 percent yet. Medications presently employed to combat cancer have their effect but unfortunately these also produce serious side effects. Reishi have a history of 3,000 years, during which time it is widely used by many people with no reported unfavorable side effects. I therefore recommend reishi for treatment and prevention as a safety measure. I hope that people from all walks of life will take a concerned interest and share in this project. Hopefully, in the very near future, reishi can bring a brighter outlook to the human race in the conquest of longevity.

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Cancer Prevention and Treatment by Ganoderma, a Mushroom with Medicinal Properties Authors: Yihuai Gao a; Shufeng Zhou b

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b Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Science, National University of Singapore, Singapore

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Abstract Ganoderma, highly ranked in Oriental traditional medicine, has been used as a remedy for many types of chronic diseases, including hepatopathy, type II diabetes, neurasthenia, hypertension, and cancer. Various polysaccharides (i.e., -D-glucans and glycoproteins) and triterpenoids are the major active constituents present in Ganoderma. In vitro and animal studies have indicated that Ganoderma exhibits cancer-preventive and anticancer activity. Data from a clinical study in cancer patients showed Ganopoly, a crude Ganoderma polysaccharide extract, enhanced host immune function, including increased activity of effector cells such as T lymphocytes, macrophages, and natural killer cells, despite the lack of striking objective antitumor activity. Several clinical studies revealed that treatment of prostate cancer patients with the Ganoderma-containing PC-SPES (a mixture of eight herbal extracts) gave a significant decrease in the prostate-specific antigen levels, which compares favorably with second-line hormonal therapy that has agents such as estrogens and ketoconazole. Currently available data from numerous in vitro and in vivo studies suggest that the cancer-preventive and tumoricidal properties of Ganoderma might be ascribed to its antioxidative and radical-scavenging effects, enhancement of host immune function, induction of cell-cycle arrest and apoptosis, and other biological effects. Although Ganoderma may represent a practical and promising approach for cancer prevention and cancer treatment, further experimental, epidemiological, and clinical studies are needed to identify unrevealed molecular targets, resolve the relationship between Ganoderma intake and cancer risks, and explore the optimum dosing, efficacy, and safety, alone or in combination with chemotherapy/radiotherapy.

Keywords: Ganoderma ; Cancer; Immune function; Prevention

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 Key effects of Ganoderma on Aging Prevention

The polysaccharides and polypeptides found in Ganoderma lucidum can effectively delay aging by the following mechanisms.

a. To enhance and regulate immune function. Such enhancement and regulation can effectively delay aging in adult and aged people. For the youngster, the immune system will be optimized to ensure healthy growth.

b. To regulate metabolism and enhance synthesis of nucleic acids and proteins. Research works have shown that Ganoderma lucidum enhances synthesis of nucleic acids and proteins in blood plasma, liver, and bone marrow, hence effectively prevent aging. It is observed that the use of Ganoderma lucidum to prevent aging benefits not only the aged, but also the young, since growth and development process will ultimately lead to aging.

c. Effect on Free Radicals. One cause of aging is the reduction of self-originated antioxidant or antioxidant-like material (such as SOD)in the body. These antioxidants are essential for encountering damage to the body by free radicals. Ganoderma lucidum polysaccharides possess the properties that are very similar to SOD which can remove the free radicals and prevent its damage to the body by stopping over-oxidation of lipid. Such action protects the cells and delays their aging.

d. Ganoderma lucidum polysaccharides prominently enhance DNA synthesis in cell nucleus, and increase the number of cell divisions, which results in delayed aging.

 

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Ganoderma –A positive approach to Health & Wellness

 Mushrooms are valuable health food - low in calories, high in vegetable proteins, chitin, iron, zinc. fiber, essential amino acids, vitamins & minerals. Mushrooms also have a long history of use in Traditional Chinese Medicine.

 Their legendary effects or promoting good health and vitality and increasing your body's adaptive abilities have been supported by recent studies. These studies suggest that Mushrooms are problotic -they help our body strengthen itself and fight off illness by maintaining physiological homeostasis - restoring our bodies balance and natural resistance to disease.

 The compounds they .contain have been classified as Host Defense Potentiators (HOP) which can have Immune system enhancement properties. That is one of the reasons they are currently used as adjuncts to cancer treatments in Japan and China.

   "In Japan, Russia, Chinna, and the U.S.A. several different polysaccharied antitumor agents have been developed from the fruiting body, rnycelia, and culture medium of various medicinal mushrooms (Lentinus edodes, Ganoderma lucidum, Schizophylium Commune, Trametes versicolor, Inonotus obligquus, and Flammulina veluipes). Bolh cellular components and secondary metabolite of a large number of mushrooms have been shown to effect the immune system of the host and therefore could be used to treate a variety of disease states".

Many scientific studies performed in universities and medical facilities have produced volumes of studies on the medicinal effects of mushrooms on many different ailments affecting humans. For example : Reishi has been called an "immune potentiator" and can increase the production of Interleukin-l & 2. It has been reported that Reishi extracts" exerted an inhibition effect on tumor growth.

Recent studies have also indicated that Reishi can have a number of other effects: Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant,

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Antiviral through inducing intcrferon production. Lowers blood pressure, Cardiotonic action through lowering serum cholesterol, Expectorant & Antitussive, Liver (Hepatitis) - protecting and detoxifying, Protection against ionizing radiation, Antibacterial, and Anti-HIV activity.

Reishi Contains calcium, iron and phosphorus as well as vitamins C, D, and B including pantothenic acid, which is essential to nerve function and the adrenal glands.

An extract (Lentinan) from Shiitake (for centuries called "Elixir of Life") has been incensed as a anti-cancer, stomach cancer, ovarian cancer and lung cancer.

Lentinan stimulates the production of T lymphocytes and natural killer cells and can potentiate the effect of A Z T in the anti-viral treatment of A.I.D.S.

Shiitake is rich in several anti-oxidants (Selenium, Uric acid & Vitamin A, E & C) as well as Vitamin D. Shiitake mushrooms may also lower blood pressure in those with hypertensions, lower serum cholesterol levels, increase libido, stimulate the production of Interferon which has anti-viral effects, and has proven effective against Hepatitis in some cases.

The right species of Cordyceps can be a powerful stimulant for macrophage activity strengthening your immune system's ability to fight against bacterial and viral infection. Human clinical studies indicate that Cordyccps can be effective for treatment of high cholesterol, poor libido/impotence, arrhythmia, lung cancer, and chronic kidney failure. It is also reported That Cordyciips causes smooth muscle relaxation. This can make it especially helpful for treating chronic coughs, asthma, and other bronchial conditions.

Recent human clinical studies have indicated that Tremella fuclformfs (Bai Mu Eth) stimulates the immune system. Other recent studies have indicated that Tremella fucifarmis demonstrates anti-tumor activity, lowers LDL, cholesterol, protects the liver and is anti-inflammatory and may slow the aging process- Grifola frondosa (Maitake) has also been shown to stimulate (The immune system and to be effective against some tumors.

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Many of the compounds founds in Shiitake, Reishi, Cordyceps, and some other mushrooms are classified as Host Defense Potentiators (HOP), These compounds include: heimcellulose (AHCC), polysaccharides, polysaccharide - peptides, nocleosides, triterpeniods, complex starches, and other metabolites. it is believed ihat combinations of these products target the human immune system as well as aid in neuron transmission, metabolism, hormonal balance and the transport of nutrients and oxygen. Through a Host-mediated (T cell) immune machanism, they help the body regulate the development of lymphoid stem cells and other important defense responses.

it is important to maintain both your good health and your body's balance. Each time we get sick, a potential vulnerable spot may open in our body's defenses, Over time cell mediated immunity may become inadequate or malfunction- This could allow multiple genetic mutations in the same location (malignant transformations) to reach cell proportions resulting in abnormal or malignant growth. The process is generally quite slow and takes many years and may take many bouts of illness to manifest itself. The objective should to maintain a well-regulated body If we can keep our immune system functioning efficiency, minimize the frequency and severity of all illness, and recover quickly, we are more likely to enjoy a healthy quality of life.

Most studies on the health benefits of mushrooms for humans have focused on immune enhancement properties. Complex sugars and their are able to stimulate a higher level of cytokine production in humans, Cytokines are proteins produced by the immune system to facilitate communication between cells. Complex cellular processes such as proliferation and differentiation are regulated in part by extracellular signaling molecules: for example, polypeptide growth factors, cytokines, and peptide hormones, Many exert their mitogenic effects by binding to specific cell surface receptor protein tyrosine kinases. This interaction triggers numerous biochemical responses, including changes in phospholipid metabolism, the activation of a protein phosphorylation cascade, and the enhanced expression of specific immediate-early, delayed-early, or late response genes. Some common cytokines include interleukins, interferon, natural killer cells (NK cells) activating factors

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and tumor necrosis factors.

Vitamin and mineral supplements should be taken on a regular basis to be most effective. A balanced diet, sufficient rest, a positive outlook, and regular consumption of nutrient supplements including nutraceutical mushroom products can increase the odds ot obtaining and maintaining good health.

Many times we get sick because of deficiencies or imbalances in our systems that allow pathogens to attack our bodies. Today, we live in artificial environments where air is filtered and food in processed. We frequently administer antibiotics and a variety of interventions to cure our aliments to mask their symptoms. Our immune systems are no longer being challenged as often as they would be in a more natural environment.

A major function of our immune system works like a computer data file. Pathogens invading our systems are being monitored constantly: Information on new pathogens and other molecules is stored in our immune data base,. When hostile pathogens attack our bodies, our immune systems are more capable of mounting fast immune responses if" we have a substantive data base of foreign substances. However, with a meager data base in an under developed immune system, we are incapable of dealing with many pathogens. A alow immune response will not able to cope with an onslaught of pathogens. Mushrooms Nurtaceuticals can provide a regular benign challenge to the immune system by presenting many different molecules to the data base in a non-hostile manner. It has been remarked that with mushrooms supplements we have "24 hour Nautilus for our Immune system".

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NEURASTHENIA

Ganoderma lucidum effect on insomnia caused by neurasthenia

In Chinese medication, Ganoderma lucidum has been used to treat neurasthenia and insomnia since it works on the central nervous system. Extract from Ganoderma lucidum can inhibit and reduce the level of body activity. This inhibitory effect is quantitative and is helpful for resuming the order of activity level. The fact that Ganoderma lucidum can delay the death as the result of over-dosage of a central stimulant such as caffeine demonstrates shows that Ganoderma lucidum works on the central nervous system by applying an inhibitory effect.

In ancient Chinese medical publications, Ganoderma lucidum can serve to "stabilize emotion", "increase wisdom", and "enhance memory power". Recently, it is reported that Ganoderma lucidum has prominent effect on insomnia caused by neurasthenia: Effectiveness is 87.14% to 100%.In general, effect becomes obvious after a period of 10 to 15 days, when sleep improved, appetite increased, and body weight gained. Related headache and dizzy will be reduced or stopped. Ganoderma lucidum has a relatively strong effect on the central nervous system that makes Ganoderma lucidum an effective substance for treatment of neurasthenia and insomnia. Ganoderma lucidum is becoming more and more indispensable to the sufferers of neurasthenia and insomnia. To date, the effect of Ganoderma lucidum on neurasthenia and insomnia has been clearly described and stated in the China State pharmacopoeia.

 

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TEMPORARY REACTIONS

Ganoderma side effects or temporary reactions?

Will Ganoderma Lucidum cause any side effects? Do you feel more uncomfortable after taking this herb?

Actually Ganoderma is one of the safest herbs to consume for long term. As an adaptonegic herb, it helps to balance body conditions without any side effects at all.

However, some people experience temporary reactions after taking this herb for a few days. This is more obvious for those with serious chronic illness. But for healthy person, they don't feel all these reactions.

Actually, this is not Ganoderma side effects. It's part of the healing process you must go through. Ganoderma temporary reactions happen when this herb begins showing its effectiveness in:

clearing circulatory blockage removing toxics and improving body constitution.

Examples of temporary reactions High blood pressure may become a little higher at first, before slowly coming down. The same applies to high blood sugar (diabetes). For chronic stomach ache, you may feel your stomach getting more painful in the beginning. Other common reactions are:

Body pain - You may have internal injury due to accident around that painful area. Pain is also felt around body parts with blood circulation blockage.

Body itch - You may have accumulated too much toxic in your body. Or you may have problem of weak liver function. This often happens if you consume medication such as pain killer, steroids or sleeping pills for long term.

You may experience itchiness and red pimple-like dots on your skin. These are very normal reactions. Once Ganoderma removes most of the toxics, your condition will automatically improve.

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More acne - Same as above, this is a detoxification effect. Your body toxics are channeled out through your face instead.

Diarrhea - A detoxification effect too. This time, the channel is through the intestines.

Swollen leg - This is a sign of weak kidney function. You may have kidney problem or diabetes.

All these effects are only temporary and very normal. It's a hump you must go through before you can achieve complete healing with this herb.

What to do about it? If you cannot stand it, reduce Ganoderma dosage to half. Upon feeling better, increase the dosage back again. At this stage, patience and faith are very important.

Many people give up at this stage, blaming Ganoderma for making their condition worse. Some people even get scolded for recommending it.

But for those who understand this process and have faith in this ancient medicinal herb, health improvement is just around the corner.

So remember... Don't worry if you experience any temporary Ganoderma reactions. Continue to take it until condition improves. If you cannot bear it, simply reduce the dosage to half and increase it back when you feel better.

Usually the reaction lasts for a few days to a few weeks. If you're getting more uncomfortable even after a few months, consult a doctor quickly. Your health problem may be more serious than you think.

Some says Ganoderma really has side effects Actually, Ganoderma Lucidum herb itself has no side effects for long term consumption. Side effects only happen if dishonest manufacturers mix steroids into their Ganoderma supplement. It's easy to detect this.

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You'll usually feel better in one or two days. But when you stop taking it, the problem comes back immediately. After some time, your face swells and your body weight increases. These are the side effects of steroids.

The presence of heavy metal such as mercury or lead also causes side effects for long term consumption. Poor cultivation method and polluted cultivation site causes this contamination. Learn more about Ganoderma cultivation.

Therefore, it's very important for you to choose the better Ganoderma extract for long term health care. It's simple. Just follow these 5 criteria for choosing Ganoderma extract.

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USAGE OF GANODERMA

Why you don't feel better with Ganoderma Lucidum herb

Have you taken Ganoderma Lucidum herb without any significant results? Or have you tried other herbal product claimed with mysterious health benefits but still, it doesn't work at all.

And now, you're very skeptical on any recommended herb supplement. Well, you're not alone! This resulted from manufacturers or distributors over stating their product benefit to win more sale.

Suddenly, we have tons of herb supplement to cure chronic diseases ranging from asthma to S.L.E. And suddenly, everyone becomes a cancer expert with their miracle prescriptions.

Actually, treating a disease is no easy task. With so many factors involved, treatment effective for someone is not necessary good for you. If you don't feel better with Ganoderma Lucidum or other herbal products, here are some possible reasons...

1) Wrong PrescriptionSimply said, you're taking herb supplement that doesn't help in any way to improve your health. It may be effective for others but not you. It's like treating diabetes with high blood pressure medicine. For example,

Taking only Ganoderma Lucidum for osteoporosis (bone problem) is simply not enough. Instead you need to take Coral Calcium with Vitamin D. If you're a woman with menopause, you need addition of soy isoflavone for alternative hormone replacement therapy.

For kidney disease, Cordyceps Sinesis herb is more important. This herb enhances kidney energy more effectively compared to Ganoderma Lucidum.

If infection occurred, you need addition of Bee Propolis which has stronger natural antibiotic properties.

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You must focus supplement functions to match your health conditions. Taking supplement that consists of 20 to 30 different herbs may disappoint you. Those are only for general health care.

Disease prevention and disease improvement are totally different. For example,

Vitamin E can prevent fats particles from combining and clotting in blood vessel. Thus, in certain way, Vitamin E can prevent coronary heart blockage and stroke. But this doesn't mean that if you have heart blockage, taking Vitamin E can clear away those accumulated fats.

So, don't fall prey for herbal product for supplement and prevention but claimed with healing ability instead.

Wondering whether Ganoderma herb can help you? Just contact me.

2) Inferior ProductHow pure is the herb supplement? How high is the concentration?

Imagine the difference between a capsule with 20% of Ganoderma Lucidum in grinded form and another capsule with 100% pure Ganoderma extract at 16 to 1 concentration.

You need to take 80 capsules (16/0.2) of the former one to match the effectiveness of 1 capsule of the latter. That's why some Ganoderma Lucidum supplement is more expensive than others.

It's very important for you to choose the superior product for better effectiveness.

3) Insufficient DosageTaking one capsule per day or six capsules per day gives totally different result. Make sure to take enough dosage for effective health improvement.

Sometimes, you cannot blame this herb. It's that you don't take enough of it.

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4) Lack of PatienceYou need to allocate a realistic time frame for this medicinal herb to show its magical effects. (Okay, it's not magic. Just pure science)

For most cases, with enough dosage, you can expect at least 2 to 3 months time to see any significant results.

Depending on disease severity, some feel the improvement after a few days of consumption. But some see the benefits only after a few months.

For serious or long time chronic illness, you need to prepare for the temporary negative reaction resulted from taking Ganoderma Lucidum. This is part of its healing process and is very normal.

Some people don't understand this and gave up taking Ganoderma. With this, they've missed all the health benefits from this medicinal herb.

5) Unhealthy Diet and EmotionStill indulging in your favorite unhealthy foods? Can't live without fatty, fried and grilled food? How about meat, sugar, salt and peanut? Do you hate vegetables and fruits as well?

Patients with uncontrolled diet are near impossible to cure. How about your emotional health?

Are you easily burst up with anger? Do you often suppress your anger? Hating someone forever? Stressful and worrying about everything?

Most people don't know this. Emotional health is 100% related to your physical health. To improve your sicknesss, you must take care of your emotional health first.

Let's start all over againExperienced disappointment with Ganoderma Lucidum supplements? Well, don't give up first. Let's start again at step one, choosing the superior Ganoderma product.

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Are Medicinal Mushrooms Magic?                       by Terry Willard Cl.H, Ph.D

(06/07/1999), Canada - From the vision-producing mushrooms the shamans used in their initiation rites to the mushroom hunter of northern Europe, mushrooms have always held a great fascination for man. Many a fairy tale has included members of the Fungi Kingdom as part of the backdrop. Yes, mushrooms are members of the Fungi Kingdom.

People often shudder when they hear the word `fungi`. It brings up images of some life forms taking over a university student`s refrigerator, athlete`s foot, dirty showers or maybe a yeast infection. There are more than 100,000 different species of fungi, some beneficial to man, some not. Some are edible, some poisonous, some produce visions and some have strong medicinal properties.

In the Western world, medicinal mushrooms have not played as much a central role as they have in Asian culture. We do, howerver, find references in Western culture for medicinal mushrooms as far back as 455 B.C. with Hippocrates` use of them.

Fungi are also mentioned in the works of Pliny ( 23-78 AD), Dioscorides (55 AD) and Galen (130 - 200 AD), showing that the ancients were quite familiar with their uses.{1} Even in the present day, after the discovery in 1928 of penicillin (a fungus), we find them playing a prominent role, making up a whole class of antibiotic medicines. But, for the richness of folklore on medicinal mushrooms, we have to delve into Asian culture, where there is more than 3,000 years of recorded fungi use, continuously maintaining a prominent spot in their medical systems.

It shouldn`t be surprising that some mushrooms have strong medicinal properties when you consider their basic role is that of transmuting waste material into good, nutritious material. It is surprising that they are considered panacea, making medicinal mushrooms seem somewhat magical. Claims from being tonic and energy enhancing, with beneficial effects on the immune, respiratory, circulatory, endocrine, nervous, digestive and

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skeletal/muscular systems, make one wonder if they are a little over-stated.

The fact that they are used to reduce tumors, blood cholesterol, blood pressure, bronchial inflammation, nervous tension, viral infection, insomnia, duodenal ulcers, allergies, diabetes, hepatitis, progressive muscular dystrophy and high-altitude sickness makes us wonder how they work. They are also being used to reduce symptoms of AIDS, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, Asthma, Cancer and the side effects of chemo-therapy. At the same time these wondrous medicinal mushrooms are being used to enhance over- all energy, athletic feats, intellectual challenges, environmental stresses and are considered longevity herbs. {2,3}

What makes them tick? Besides the myths of their transmuting our toxic waste material and negative emotions into healthy ones, we can gain some insight by looking at their biochemistry. There are three basic groups of chemicals that seem to be responsible for a large amount of the medicinal effects of these mushrooms. They are branched polysaccharide-protein complexes, triterpenes and nitrogen-containing compounds, for example adenosine.

Polysaccharides have been extensively studied in the last several years for their immune regulating abilities. Many well-known medicinal herbs such as Echinacea, and Astragalus have polysaccharides as a major part of the immune-enhancing actions. It now appears that the polysaccharide-protein complexes are even more important than the individual polysaccharides. Most of the medicinal mushrooms are very rich in these complexes, resulting in many of the immune responses credited to their action.

Triterpenes are an interesting group of compounds which have a steroidal nature, being similar to our own hormonal system. Working as hormonal communicators, these biochemicals have a profound effect on subtle actions in our bodies.

Nitrogen-containing compounds, like the amino acids, are known to be building blocks of our basic cellular material of RNA, also being very important in our energy system. Adenosine, a nucleoside, is the core of cAMP and ATP

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From these fundamental biochemical roles we can understand why medicinal mushrooms can have such a wide range of therapeutic action. To demonstrate some of these actions, I am going to discuss five of my favorite medicinal mushrooms: Reishi, Maitake, Shiitake, Cordyceps and Poria cocas.{4,5}

By far my favorite of the medicinal mushrooms is Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum, and related species) because it has all of the above biochemical groups and it holds the prominent position in Asian medicinal folklore. Reishi has a large range of therapeutic uses and can be found growing around the world.

My favorite description of Reishi is the Chinese by-line, `` . . . to protect an academic from their own brain.`` Reishi will calm the nervous system, reduce insomnia, lessen paranoia and readjust what the Chinese call disturbed Shen Qi (spiritual mind). One of my patients suggested that taking Reishi, was like getting an additional half hour of meditation a day. Meditation in a bottle.

Is North America ready for that or what? Reishi is revered for its effect on the heart and respiratory tract because it relieves tightness in the chest. Reishi also affects the circulatory system by lowering blood pressure, blood cholesterol, while balancing LDL/HDL ratios and reducing other blood lipids. Reishi is also specific for asthma, allergies, bronchitis along with many other respiratory problems. This herb is considered a longevity tonic because of its antioxidant effect.{5}

Reishi`s antimicrobial action works against bacteria, fungi and viruses. Several countries use this mushroom to treat cancer, AIDS, fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome. Reishi calms the autonomic nervous system. It also reduces spasticity, ulcers, colitis and detoxifies the liver. Reishi`s anti-allergenic effect works for air bound and food bound allergens.

Instead of taking Reishi completely alone for long periods of time, take Reishi with other supplements. Vitamin C and ginger are particularly good companions for it. A useful formula for the above is: Reishi solid extract 1:15, Echinacea root, Ginger root, and

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Barberry root. This is one of the most prominent formulas we use in our clinics.

Maitake (Grifola frondosa), also known as the dancing mushroom, is a prized medicinal mushroom from Japan. Its strongest effects are on the immune system. Some studies suggest it has even stronger immune action than Reishi, while other studies dispute that data. It does definitely have an advantage in the fact that it is a great edible mushroom, while Reishi is not. A special component called the D-fraction is a polysaccharide-protein complex that seems to be responsible for much of its immune modulating effect. Maitake has been successfully employed in AIDS patients, reducing symptoms and slowing down its progression.

As an anti-cancer agent it has reduced tumors as well as the side effects of chemotherapy. It has also been shown to reduce blood pressure, help recovery from hepatitis, and reduce blood sugar in diabetics. As a weight management herb, it has slow, but consistent results to aid in weight loss. As with some of the other fungi, Maitake can aid in reducing uterine fibroids. However I have found that Cordyceps is better in my clinical experience. {6,7}

Shiitake (Lentinus edodes) is beneficial in reducing dermatitis, liver cirrhosis, vascular sclerosis, high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol. It has been used for preventing toxicity from acid foods. It has antitumor activity by inhibiting growths of sarcoma 180 (97.5%) and Ehrich carcinoma (80%). Shiitake`s immune-regulating effect can been seen in many studies including being useful in treating chronic fatigue syndrome. Antimicrobial properties have been demonstrated in a large range of viruses, bacteria and fungi. LEM (Lentinis edodes mycelium) is often the form used in medicine these days. This delicious mushroom can be found as a popular addition to both Japanese and Chinese cuisine. {1}

Cordyceps sinensis (Dong chong xia cao) is also known as the Caterpillar fungus because it grows on insect caterpillars. It has received quite a lot of attention due to it ability to enhance athletic performance, being heavily consumed by Asian athletes in the last few Olympics. Besides its strong tonic effect, it can be used to increase oxygen uptake in the lungs, while reducing bronchial inflammation and working as an expectorant. It is well known to

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relieve exhaustion, night sweats, sexual impotency and as a sedative. It benefits the kidneys, lungs and gonadal function, increasing sperm count. It is specific for reducing uterine fibroids. Cordyceps stimulates immune function (due to CS-1) by activating T-cells and B-cells, while increasing interleukin-1 and gamma-interferon. It is still one of the most expensive of Chinese herbs. {1,3}

Poria cocas (Fu ling) is one of the most used fungi in the Orient, being incorporated into many formulas. It has been shown to have a relaxing effect on the nervous system and smooth muscles. Poria cocas will also lower blood glucose, reduce diarrhea and edema, working as a good diuretic. Its tonic effect aids in digestion and absorption of food, while having a quieting effect on the spirit, strengthening the heart and reducing insomnia and forgetfulness. {5,8}

I often combine all of the above medicinal mushrooms together in a formula to get the full effect of medicinal mushroom power. We use this formula in the clinic for a variety of things including a calming tonic that enhances the immune system, while reducing some of North America worst health issues. As you can see with the huge amount of both folklore and scientific information, these medicinal mushrooms can play an important role in almost anyone`s health program. Even though it is true that several mushrooms should not be consumed by people with Candida Yeast infections, all of these mushrooms are not only safe in these patients, they can often reduce the symptoms and underlying causes of this problem.

There are many myths around these mushrooms, but my favorite is the one I learned from one of my teachers, an Amazon Shaman. In trying to understand more about the personality of a medicinal mushroom, I asked him to explain. I wanted to know more about his use of Reishi (G.lucidum) that grew in his area. He stated that the part we use is its fruit. The actual plant lives underground, often covering several acres and even up to a couple miles under the Amazon jungle. He explained that these fungi are very old Beings, living in earth (Gaia) energy for 1,000s of years. This has created a calming, wise energy to these mushrooms -- an energy that we might consider a wise sage of possessing. By using its fruit as

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medicines, we take on some of the calming wise energy, helping to ground us - something many in western society could use.

1. Hobbs, C; Medicinal Mushrooms; Bontanica Press, Santa Cruz CA; 1995 p. 7-19.

2. Benjamin D; Mushrooms poisons and panaceas; W.H. Freeman & Co; New York, 1995.

3. Ying J, Mao H; Icons of Medicinal Funfi From China; Bejing; 1987.

4. Chihara G, et al Antitumor polysaccharide derives chemically from natural glucan; Nature 225;943-944 1970.

5. Willard T.; Reishi Mushroom; Herb of spiritual Potency and Medical Wonder; Sylvan Press Issaquah Was; 1990.

6. Townsend Letter for Doctors, May 1994, pp. 432-434;

7. Explore! For the Professional, Vol. 4, No. 5, 1993, pp. 17-19.

8. Willard T.; Textbook of Advance Herbology; Wild Rose College; Calgary AB Canada; 1991.

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SPORE

Why Ganoderma spore is important for Ganoderma growth and human being?

How does Ganoderma grow and spread itself? What is the significance of Ganoderma spore towards human being?

Every summer and autumn, when Ganoderma Lucidum fruit body ripen, smoke seems to come out from this fungus. Actually, it's releasing Ganoderma spore powder to reproduce and continue its life.

Carried away by the wind, most spore ends up in ashes or in the soil. Only some rare lucky spore find their way to the forest and land on wooden log that will mother them.

From spore to complete lifeThe Ganoderma spore quickly form primary hypha. The hypha is equivalent to the ovum or sperm of human being. It is not a wholesome life body and is very weak.

The primary hypha must find another of its kind in order to complete the fertilization process into secondary hypha to proceed with normal growth.

This process is like an ovum of female obtaining complete life after being fertilized by a sperm.

The secondary hypha keeps excreting hydrolase enzyme into the wood. Such enzyme has a very strong decomposing ability.

It absorbs fiber after breaking it down and manufacture essential nutrients for its own growth.

As long as the nutrients in the wood are sufficient, the secondary hypha will live for many years, even up to a few hundred years. The strong will of hypha proves its ability to overcome adverse conditions such as humidity and other viral infections.

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In fact, Ganoderma Lucidum ability to fight against disease, insect and other harmful factor is outstanding among the world of Basidiomycetes.

Shaping up the mushroom When hypha used up the nutrients and the climatic condition do not allow continuous growth of hypha, it will find a way to reproduce. Some hypha will break down on the surface and reproduce themselves. And the mushroom finally pops up.

Following the fruit body growth, numerous basidium (spore carrier) are formed on top of it. This is why superior grade of fungi like Ganoderma Lucidum and mushroom are known as Basidiomycetes.

The two nuclei within the basidium first combined to form a single nucleus. Then, it divides itself to produce four small nuclei, forming four spores. Finally the basidium ejects the ripen Ganoderma spore from its fruit body.

The new generation of Ganoderma spore is produced and the cycle repeats itself.

The uncrown king This is how Ganoderma Lucidum survive the warm and humid forest environment. It abandons the best of greenery and chooses to reproduce on decaying wood, making wonders out of the rotten.

Ganoderma Lucidum is an important ambassador between human being and mother nature.

It is regarded as the uncrown king of the Mycetes kingdom, making extraordinary contributions to human being.

Other members of the Basidiomycetes family such as mushroom and tremella live on wood fiber too. They are also beneficial to our health in one way or another.

This common characteristic comes not by chance. In the process of breaking down wood fiber, nutrients beneficial to human body are formed.

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The best part is that not only does Ganoderma Lucidum feed on wood fiber, its fruit body will eventually become hard. The polysaccharides and triterpenes produced in this process cannot be found in human body.

Some of these components are bioactive and are very important tonics in regulating the internal and external environment of human body. And these nutrients are mostly in Ganoderma Lucidum fruit body and Ganoderma spore.

The precious Ganoderma sporeThe most precious part of this fungus is the Ganoderma spore. It contains the most beneficial components for our health such as polysaccharides, Ganoderma acid and minerals.

However, Ganoderma spore shell is hard and solid. Human body cannot easily digest it. That's why a special spore shell breaking technique must be used to unlock its essences.

The existence of spore powder depends on the cultivation method. Different types of growth pattern produce different quality of Ganoderma Ludicum. Three common cultivation methods are natural growth, vacuum packing and log wood cultivation.

Reishi Mushroom Information

This is where you can learn about the Reishi Mushroom.

General Information About the Reishi Mushroom

Reishi: The Mushroom of Immortality

Reishi and Traditional Chinese Art

Modern Studies of Reishi

1. Reishi and the Immune System - Wei Chi

2. Reishi and the Circulatory System - Blood Regulators/Spleen Chi Tonic

3. Reishi and the Liver128

4. Reishi and the Central Nervous System - Shen Tonic/Stabilizer

Fu Zheng Therapy

Other Health Effects of Reishi

Using Reishi

Closing Remarks

The following is a published article on the Reishi Mushroom by:

James G. Rea-Bailey - The Tea Garden Herbal Emporium

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DOCTORS OPINION

Dr.S. Ranjan, MD,. DM (Cardiology)Education and Background:MBBS, MD in General Medicine, DM (Cardiology) of Madras Medical College, Post Doctoral Teacher in Cardiology for 17 Years, Personal Physician and Cardiologist to Former Honourable Presidents of India.

Ganoderma and Heart

Once thought to be the source of feelings of love and emotion, the heart is actually the powerhouse of the circulatory system. Rhythmic contractions of this muscular pump push blood along the blood vessels to all parts of the body, even to its far extremities, and back to the heart again. The beating heart ensures that every cell of the body has an uninterrupted supply of food, oxygen, and other essentials. So powerful is the heart that it can pump the body´s entire blood volume of 5 litres (8.8 pints) around the body once every minute. On average, it beats, or pumps, 70 times a minute when the body is at rest, yet can increase this rate if the body is active. Over a lifetime of 70 years, the heart beats some 2.5 billion times without tiring or stopping for a rest, thanks to the cardiac muscle and its walls.

Heart Problems: Unseen inside the chest, the heart is taken for granted until something goes wrong. A common cause of heart problems is the narrowing or blockage of the coronary arteries, which provide heart muscle with oxygen, a condition known as "Coronary Artery Disease". Its main symptom is chest pain, noticed during stress or exercise when extra demands are put on the heart. The chances of developing this problem are increased by smoking, high blood pressure, high-fat diet, obesity, and inactivity.

Reishi or Ganoderma lucidum is a very powerful herb and it has been used for more than 5000 years for its medicinal effects. It has

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more than 200 active ingredients which makes it unique in its positive effect on health.

The important effects on the heart are due to its triterpene compounds. The triterpenes give Reishi an adoptogenic quality, providing the person with protection from a wide range of biological, environmental, and social stresses. They have a kind of harmonizing effects on the body. These harmonizing effects are in the immune system as well as the circulatory system.

Anti-Oxidant effect: Reishi, being a powerful anti-oxidant helps to scavenge the free radicals which are injurious to cells. Consumption of Reishi can help in the prevention of heart diseases, especially heart attacks by its powerful antioxidant effects. It has been proved to reduce cholesterol levels.

Antiplatelet effect: Reishi contains Adenosine which is a platelet inhibitor. This action is due to the activation of phospholipase. This antiplatelet effect prevents clot formation, regularizes blood flow in the blood vessels, especially in the micro-circulation, thereby preventing heart attack.

ACE inhibition-Lanostane triterpenes with ACE inhibiting effects have been identified in Ganoderma. Ganoderic acid F exhibited the highest effect. This effect lowers and normalizes the blood pressure and helps to reduce the load on the heart and improve pumping function, especially in a failing heart.

Vasodilator effect: Adenosine is a powerful vasodilator and it improves the blood supply and oxygen delivery to various organs. By improving the oxygen supply to the heart, Reishi is useful in preventing Coronory Artery disease and helps to overcome angina.

The ability of Reishi to calm the body and regulate its energy seems to be the key to its effect on blood pressure, the immune system, and ultimately how long that system will last.

I would say that

ONE APPLE A DAY KEEPS THE DOCTOR AWAY!ONE ASPIRIN A DAY KEEPS THE HEART ATTACK AWAY!!ONE RG/GL A DAY KEEPS THE CARDIOLOGIST AWAY!!!

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Immune Power For Kids

© Leo Galland M.D., F.A.C.N. Director, Foundation for Integrated Medicine; author, The Four Pillars of Healing: How The New Integrated Medicine Can Cure You.

Asthma, allergic rhinitis, chronic otitis media and sinusitis are increasing at frightening rates among children in the United States. There are several measures that parents can take to effectively reverse this trend. These measures are supported by scientific research and have been very effective in my own clinical practice. The first step is a nutritious diet, which decreases consumption of foods made with added fat and sugar. The National Cancer Institute reports that only one per cent of U.S. children consume a well-balanced diet and only about a third meet the government's food-pyramid targets for fruits, vegetables, grains, meat and dairy. Most surveys over-estimate vegetable intake because they classify french fries and potato chips as vegetables, accounting for about a fourth of alleged vegetable consumption among children. Previous studies from the U.S., Britain and Australia have shown that the eating of fish and tomatoes and the intake of minerals like magnesium and selenium are inversely related to the risk of developing asthma.

Detailed guidelines for feeding children in every age group, along with recipes, are supplied in my first book, Superimmunity for Kids. Recommendations for nutritional supplementation are listed below.

The second step is provision of a hygienic home environment. The three most important areas to control are smoke, dust and humidity. Children exposed to cigarette smoke at home have a higher frequency of asthma, respiratory infection and otitis. House dust can contains surprisingly high levels of lead and toxic waste, tracked in and concentrated from roadside soil, accumulating for years despite routine vacuum cleaning, sometimes exceeding concentrations found at superfund sites. House dust is especially hazardous to toddlers crawling on carpets, because carpet pile is a repository for dust. Excess moisture in the home (a relative humidity of fifty-five per cent or more) encourages the growth of dust mites and of mold. Mites secrete an enzyme which damages the lining of the respiratory

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tract; children with a high mite exposure are at increased risk for developing asthma. Children who live in homes with visible mildew or moisture are at increased risk for developing repiratory illness and for missing days from school. I describe nine simple steps for parents to take to ensure an environmentally safe home in previous issues of this column.

The third area is regularity of rest and exercise. Exercise of moderate intensity, such as brisk walking or cycling, thirty minutes a day, improves immune function and mood and prevents migraine headache. Most older children, high school students especially, are sleep-de-prived. Sleep deprivation or interrruption reduces natural killer cell activity. Parents should help their children plan schedules that permit eight to ten hours of sleep a night. Daytime relaxation also has important health benefits. A period of quiet, focused relaxation each day relieves anxiety, improves nighttime sleep, and stimulates immune function of stressed individuals.

Nutritional supplements and herbs can make a substantial contribution to childhood health. Omega-three essential fatty acids, found in fish oils and flax oil, are essential for normal immune regulation and brain function. The past century has witnessed a dramatic decline in omega-three consumption, due to changes in food processing, food choices and animal husbandry practices. Cod liver oil, which can be a rich source of omega-three's, has long been used as a food supplement for children. A recent double-blind placebo-controlled study found that capsules of flax oil, two grams per day, decreased frequency, severity and duration of illness and days missed from school among children suffering from recurrent respiratory infection. I frequently recommend flax oil as a preventive supplement for children and adolescents at a dose to two to six grams per day.

Vitamin E levels in the blood of U.S. chil-dren are mark--edly low-er than those of Japa-nese, German, Austrian or Canadian children, sugge-sting that children in the U.S. may as a group suffer from a mild deficien-cy. Healthy chil-dren with lower vitamin E lev-els have impaired immunity on laboratory tes-ting. The immune defects associated with a relative vitamin E deficiency in "healthy" children are the same deficits associ-ated with in-creased mortali-ty in the elderly.

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Children with recurrent respiratory infections have lower blood levels of zinc, iron and vitamin A than do children without recurrent infection. Adequate intakes of zinc and iron can be difficult to obtain from food, even when the diet is better than average. For young children I recommend a preventive daily supplement supplying ten milligrams each of zinc and of iron and twenty-five hundred units of vitamin A; adolescents need twice the dose. Because zinc and iron interfere with each other's absorption and because iron causes oxidation of vitamin E, children who are not doing well with a multivitamin/mineral pill should take separate doses of zinc, iron and vitamin E at different times of the day. Zinc is best absorbed on an empty stomach, but may cause nausea. The second best time for giving zinc is with a high protein meal. Iron is best absorbed with a high protein meal and when given with vitamin C. Vitamin E is best absorbed with food; the optimal immune-boosting dose is a hundred milligrams per day for small children and two hundred milligrams a day for adolescents.

Adolescents and children may sometimes develop repeated infections despite a hugienic environ-ment, a regular schedule of rest and exercise, and a diet of high nutri-ent density, appropriately tailored to one's consti-tutional needs, supplemented with EFAs and antioxidants. There are many addi-tional measures which may be taken to stimulate resis-tance. I recommend these frequently to patients in my medical practice and have been impressed with their safety and efficacy for children and adolescents:

(1) Vitamin C, five hundred milligrams per day, increases the activity of white blood cells.

(3) Granular lecithin, one tablespoon a day, has also been shown to improved the activity of white blood cells.

(4) The amino acid dimethylglycine (DMG) has been shown to boost antibody responses to immunization in healthy human volunteers. The dose used was one hundred and twenty milligrams per day.

(5) Immune stimulating herbs may help children overcome acute viral infection. The safest and best-studied are:

Echinacea species, which grow wild across the American mid-west from Wisconsin to Texas. All parts of the Echinacea plant have been

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used for centu-ries by Native Americans to treat wounds and snake bite. Recent studies on its effects reveal marked stimu-lation of many immune functions, including increased activity of phagocytes. Echinacea is very safe.

The two main species, Echinacea angustifolia and Echinacea purpurea, are primarily recommended for acute treat-ment (ten to fourteen days) of colds or the flu. The dose needed is at least 900 mg per day, and I prefer Echi-nacea purpurea root to other preparations. Some people with chronic or recurrent infec-tions benefit from taking Echinacea for prolonged periods, especially, during the winter. It may be taken continuously for eight weeks at a time and should be stopped for a week or two between each eight-week period.

In the treatment of acute respiratory infection, the activi-ty of Echinacea is often enhanced by Chinese herbal mixtures traditionally used for treating fever. My favorite is called Isatis Formula. It is commercially available as an alcohol extraction of the leaves and roots of six plants. The dose is one to three drop-persful three times a day. During heavy flu seasons, over three quarters of my patients taking the Echinacea and Isatis combina-tions have made statements like, "Everyone around me was sick for weeks, taking antibiotics. I usually get sick for three weeks with the flu, but I was better within a few days after starting these herbs."

Astragalus root is a component of many traditional Chinese herbal formulas, generally considered to be a strong tonic and reistance-builder. Contemporary studies reveal that Astragalus can increase natural killer cell activity. I often recommend Astragalus for maintenance therapy of people with chronic or recurrent infectious diseases of any type, because of its high margin of safety.

(6) Mushrooms. Fungal extracts are widely employed in traditional Chinese medicine. Shiitake (Lentinus edodes) and Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum) contain polysaccharides that increase natural killer cell activity and inhibit tumor growth in animals and in humans. Like Astragalus, Shiitake and Reishi are used in contem-porary Chinese medicine as Fu Zheng remedies, which means they "support the normal", stimu-lating health, rather than being used as medication to treat sickness. A dose which stimulates immune

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responses is 900 mg per day of each. For people with severe allergies, it is advisable to use Reishi alone, as Reishi may inhibit allergic reactivity and Shiitake may increase it.

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Leo Galland, M.D. has received international recognition as a leader in the field of Nutritional Medicine for the past 20 years. A board-certified internist, Dr. Galland is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians and the American College of Nutrition, an Honorary Professor of the International College of Nutrition, and the author of more than 30 scientific articles and textbook chapters 2nd Edition (Elsevier 2005). He has also written two highly acclaimed popular books, Superimmunity for Kids (Dell 1989) and Power Healing (Random House 1997), and has created Drug-Nutrient Workshop.

Red Reishi: King of Adaptogens

ADAPTOGENS: PROVIDING WHAT IS NEEDED

(San Francisco --) One of nature’s great mysteries is the adaptogenic quality of certain plants. Key word – adapt. Imagine a plant that is

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able to provide you with the right healing nudge, in the right amount, at the right time, in the right direction. Science has not been able to duplicate this confounding yet therapeutic action in any pharmaceutical agent.

Only one in 300 herbs is an adaptogen. Rhodiola rosea, Eleuthero (once known as Siberian ginseng) and Astragalus are high potency adaptogenic herbs that are known in Traditional Chinese Medicine for giving you what you need: enhancing energy you if you’re stagnant, calming you if you’re irritable and wired.

An adaptogenic botanical for blood pressure will help reduce it for those with high blood pressure, and yet, taken by someone else with low blood pressure, the plant offers a gentle boost. An adaptogen for cholesterol will help boost the good (HDL) without raising the bad (LDL) cholesterol.

Red Reishi is notably Nature’s crowning achievement in adaptogen science. Reishi’s balancing qualities offer support for both the body’s immune and nervous systems. Herbalists use Reishi to support allergies, bronchitis, viral infections and hypertension, Its adaptogenic effect also extends to detoxification, mood and appetite, vigor, and mental alertness.

ADAPTOGEN FOR DETOXIFICATION

But no organ enjoys Reishi’s attention more than the liver! With its 300-plus biochemical processes and functions, the liver has the most to gain from regular intake of nature’s strongest adaptogen. This proves to be the case in preliminary studies showing Reishi extract as an effective aid in hepatitis B, helping to reduce elevated liver enzymes. (Stengler, 2005)

Reishi is often used by Chinese medicine practitioners for detoxification, which is a primary function of the liver that occurs in two stages. Today's environmental toxins, overabundance of petrochemicals, additives, pesticides, herbicides and xenoestrogens have our poor livers waving white flags! They are working overtime and barely able to perform the metabolic functions the body insists upon for healthy weight management and thousands of other

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functions. For the average person, consistent support of the liver’s filtering action is crucial for overall health and longevity.

ADAPTOGEN FOR STRESS REDUCTION

Besides detoxification, stress reduction is a key aspect to Reishi’s adaptogenic qualities. No one escapes the stress of today’s busy world. Noise pollution, overwork, traffic, expenses and more add up to powerful and what’s worse – continuous—levels of stress.

As people search for effective de-stressing strategies such as meditation, moderate exercise, and a natural, whole foods diet, they still need a natural remedy to help the body ratchet down its chronic, and life-threatening stress level.

Red Reishi is the superior choice. The one-of-a-kind class of polypeptides acts as precursors to neurotransmitters and endorphins, and adjusts the effects of these chemicals through actions known as mediation, downregulation and upregulation—again, in whatever direction is needed, the perfect adaptogenic response.

ADAPTOGENIC TRAINING EFFECT

The effect of ingesting Reishi on a daily basis is akin to training the cardiovascular system through aerobic exercise, or training the musculoskeletal system through lifting weights. Reishi actually trains the body’s immune system and nervous system to perform better. Natural medicine experts are beginning to suspect that the body’s immune system requires such training, that we’re born with an immature system that requires “cooking” through childhood fevers and early slaying of infections such as chickenpox and stomach flu.

That “cooking” action of a fever helps immune modulators and killer cells do their job later in life, as long-term studies have shown that children who don’t live in pristine environments have a higher success rate vanquishing certain cancers. Their immune systems took on early struggles with dirt, poverty, filth, bugs and grew robust as a result.

If you were given every imaginable type of immunizations and live in germicidal-scrubbed homes, I’m not suggesting a daily ingestion of

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dirt, but I do know that Reishi can provide that training ground for your immune system at any age. Reishi can be taken daily without adverse effect to adjust the body’s orchestration of powerful stress hormones such as coritsol and norepinephrine, enzymes, neurotransmitters, catecholamines, prostaglandins and a wide range of other compounds.

The end result is less wear and tear on the body’s cellular lining, organs, and tissues, and greater support of the body’s immune and nervous systems. Your resistance to infections, colds and flu, virus, bacteria, fungus and exotoxic substances is vastly increased. And your energy efficiency, concentration, mood, sleep, and general sense of well-being are significantly enhanced.

Reishi’s adaptogenic qualities include:- supports nerve function- scavenges free radicals- tones and improves immune system function- helps detoxify and protect the liver- reduces inflammation- quells allergies

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Dr. Meg Jordan, PhD, RN, is a medical anthropologist and behavioral medicine specialist. She teaches at San Francisco State University. mail@megjordan.com

(constjohn@aol.com) St. John Group 1750 Montgomery Street San Francisco, CA 94111 Phone : 415-454-2243 Fax : 415-459-3165

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High Blood Pressure: A significant problem with Herbs being asignificant answerby Terry Willard Cl.H, Ph.D

(09/01/1999), Canada - High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) is responsible for a considerable number of health problems leading to death. Hypertension affects 20% of adult white males and more than 30% of males with a black African heritage. Mainstream medicine classifies over 92% of hypertension as essential hypertension, or in other words, high blood pressure of unknown origin.

It is interesting to note that essential hypertension is virtually unknown in developing countries, with no rise in blood pressure due to advancing age. This would lead one to believe that more than 90% of blood pressure problems can be directly related to Western life style and diet.(1,2)

On the other side of the fence; what is mainstream medicine doing to solve the problem? Even though it has been shown that diet alone is as effective as prescription drug therapy in more than 50% of the cases, long term drug therapy is the most commonly used approach.

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drugs for lowering blood pressure may actually increase the risk of having a heart attack!

The most common group of drugs prescribed are beta blockers, such as Inderal (proranolol). They lower blood pressure by decreasing heart rate and cardiac output. The known side effects include congestive heart failure, light headedness, depression, fatigue and sexual impotence. They also increase blood levels of cholesterol and triglycerides, explaining why patients on beta blockers have a higher incidence of heart attacks than high-risk patients not on any medications.(3)

Diuretic prescription drugs are another large category of mainstream treatment. They also have been shown to increase the risk of having a heart attack. Such diuretic drugs have been shown to promote the excretion of several minerals, including calcium and magnesium. These two minerals have been shown to be effective in lowering elevated blood pressure and to aid in preventing heart attack.(4)

It is interesting to note that most authorities support non-drug treatment in mild to moderate hypertension (diastolic 95 mmHg). In fact, the Joint National Committee on Detection, Evaluation and Treatment of High Blood Pressure, is now recommending not to put most hypertensive patients on prescription drugs.(3)

The most significant factor in controlling high blood pressure is lifestyle. The lifestyle factors contributing to blood pressure levels the most are: smoking, stress levels and alcohol consumption. The most important dietary factors are: achieving a normal body weight; eating a high-fiber, low-fat, low-sodium and high-potassium diet. Other factors that appear to contribute negatively are: heavy consumption of caffeine, exposure to heavy metals (e.g., lead and cadmium), and excessive sugar consumption.(5)

The vitamin/mineral supplementations that we suggest are: Calcium (1.5 g daily), Magnesium (750 mg daily), Zinc (15 -30 mg daily), Ester C (1 - 2 g daily). The mainstay of the hypertension therapy we use is herbal, with the prominent botanicals being: Reishi, Garlic, Cayenne, Ginger, Hawthorn and Ginkgo.

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Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum) is the most prominent herb I use in cases of hypertension. Reishi will not only lower blood pressure, it will strengthen the heart and lower blood cholesterol and triglycerides.

There have been several studies, dating back to the early 70`s with continuous research up to present time. Reishi has been shown to reduce blood pressure after only 10 days of consumption. In mild cases the normalization of blood pressure is between 25 and 120 days. One study with 53 patients with an average blood pressure of 165.5 (systolic) over 106.4 (diastolic) had 136.6/92.8 after 6 months, well within the WHO guide lines for healthy blood pressure.(6,7)

Reishi has the added benefit of lowering both cholesterol and triglycerides, along with improving the HDL (good cholesterol) to LDL (bad cholesterol) ratio of cholesterol.

Even though the chemistry is quite complex, it appears that Reishi`s triterpene constituents are by far the most important ingredients for hypertension and cholesterol. Eight out of the more than 100 triterpenes have been shown to have anti-hypertension function. It appears these triterpenes work by inhibiting an enzyme known as ‘angiotensin converting enzyme` (ACE).(8) I normally give Reishi in a formula with ginger for blood pressure problems, suggesting 180 mg of guaranteed potency (GP 14% triterpenes, 15:1 extract), two to three times daily depending on the severity of the case.

Garlic (Allium sativum) and Onions (Allium cepa) have both proven to be very effective in reducing blood pressure and blood lipids. In humans, Garlic can reduce systolic pressure by 20 - 30 points and diastolic by 10 - 20 points.(9,10) Some studies have had amazing results in as short as 24 hours, but most results I see in the clinic range from 30 - 90 days for significant improvement. Part of the effects are obviously due to the blood lipid reducing factor, but other mechanisms are also in play. I usually give about 1,000 mg of Garlic, twice daily.

Cayenne ( Capsicum sp.) is one of the best known folk remedies for high blood pressure. As a herbal stimulant, it will strengthen the heart, regulate blood pressure, lower blood lipids, reduce peripheral resistance in the capillary beds and dilate blood vessel diameter.

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(11,12) , I normally suggest a patient take between 300 - 600 mg of guaranteed potency Cayenne (GP 90,000 heat units), twice daily, during meals.

Ginger (Zingiber sp.) is another folk remedy for high blood pressure that aids in reducing blood lipids and platelet aggregation. Ginger has also been shown to reduce peripheral resistance in the capillary beds as well as increase capillary permeability.(13) I often have the Ginger mixed with the Reishi and Cayenne, giving 100 - 400 mg, twice daily. A Ginger tea (boil 5 - 10 slices of fresh ginger root, for 2 - 5 min, in 2 - 4 cups of water) is also a pleasant way to take it.

Hawthorn (Crataegus oxyacantha) berries and flowers have been widely used as a folk remedy for both the heart and blood circulation. Clinically, they have been shown to be effective in reducing blood pressure, angina attacks, blood lipids and as a cardiac tonic. It is presently used widely in both Europe and Asia against hypertension. Hawthorn has been shown to improve the blood supply to the heart by dilating coronary vessels and to improve metabolic processes in the heart, thus increasing force of contraction, while eliminating some types of rhythm disturbance. Hawthorn also inhibits ACE, as does Reishi.(14,15) The active ingredients seem to be groups of flavonoids such as proanthocyanidins. I usually use 300 - 450 mg of guaranteed potency Hawthorn berries (GP 1.8% Vitexin), two - three times daily. By itself, it takes two - four weeks to notice its effect. I usually combine it with several of the above ingredients.

Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba) has an effect on the entire circulatory system relaxing the vessels by stimulating endothelium-derived relaxing factor (EDRF)and prostacyclin. It also strengthens micro-circulation in the capillary beds and thereby increases local oxygen levels. Ginkgo has a significant effect on reducing platelet aggregation.(16) I normally suggest between 100 - 200 mg of guaranteed potency Ginkgo extract (GP 24% flavoglycosides), twice daily.

Summary - The typical protocol I use for a person who comes in with high blood pressure includes making the above lifestyle changes, along with the following supplementation: Calcium (1.5 g daily), Magnesium (750 mg daily), Zinc (15 -30 mg daily), Ester C (1 - 2 g daily), Reishi (180 mg - 2 times daily), Garlic (1000 mg - 2 times

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daily), Cayenne (300 - 600 mg, twice daily), Ginger (100 - 400 mg, twice daily), Hawthorn (300 - 450 mg, twice daily) and Ginkgo (100 - 200 mg, twice daily).

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Red Mushroom - Herb of spiritual Potency

Doctor's Opinion:

Dr N K Venugopal,

Prof K K Janardhanan

Prof M T Joseph

Red mushroom, the ancient Chinese secret of health and longevity, is emerging as an elixir of life for many in India suffering from various ailments, including cancer, claim doctors in Tamil Nadu and Kerala."It is not disease-specific or organ-specific. It is a dietary supplement, which corrects the disorders of the body mainly by enhancing immunity and rebuilding lost or damaged cells," says Dr S Ranjan, a leading cardiologist in Chennai.

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Kerala's Ernakulam district, says he has been prescribing products made out of ganoderma for over six years and claimed to have found total cure in about 1,000 patients suffering from various ailments."The regular intake of ganoderma along with medication has proven that cancer can be cured in early stages," he says, adding that the polysaccharide fractions in ganoderma are mainly responsible in developing immunity against tumours.

Prof K K Janardhanan of the Department of Microbiology, Amala Cancer Research Institute, Thrissur, says he was impressed by anti-cancer properties of ganoderma during various studies."Our research has shown that methanolic extract of ganoderma lucidium, the variety commonly found in South India, possesses significant anti-tumour and anti-oxidant activities," he says.

"When mice were administered a dose of 500mg of ganoderma per kg of body weight after implanting a tumour, it was found that the tumour load was reduced by 97.7 per cent within 10 days," he says.

Dr.Venugopal says he has noticed that even in patients in their final stages of cancer, ganodema increases life-expectancy, reduces pain substantially, improved quality of life and reduces the side-effects of chemotherapy and radiation.

Dr Ranjan also says it was the anti-cancer effect of ganoderma on a person with myelomonocytic leukemia that exposed him to the virtues of the mushroom.

"A friend of mine was having blood cancer in its final stages in 1999 when he started having ganoderma products. Within days, he showed signs of remission. He had a more comfortable living for four more years," he says.

The effect of mushroom was found to be cent percent in diabetics, psoriasis, liver and cardiovascular disorders, says Dr Venugopal.

Prof M T Joseph of Thodupuzha in Kerala's Idukki district says he was suffering from acute psoriasis eight years back. "Different systems of treatment, including allopathy, ayurveda and homeopathy, could not bring any relief. Then, I came across

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ganoderma through a friend who was cured of acute diabetics. After consulting a few experts, I started having ganoderma and, to my surprise, within a few months I fully recovered," he says.

"Another remarkable thing I found was that many other smaller problems like ulcer in the stomach and bleeding of the gum also were cured," he says, claiming that apart from building up immunity of the body, the mushroom also has anti-ageing properties.

Various products of ganoderma are being consumed by people in around 60 countries, says Dr Vengugopal, adding that these have been certified by United States Food and Drug Authority and approved by Japan in anti-cancer care.

While Indonesia has an approved diploma course in ganotherapy, various species of ganoderma have been included in Chinese pharmocoepia.

In China, mushrooms were in use for over 4,000 years for physical and mental well being. Known as 'Ling zhi' in local parlance, it was an expensive tonic mostly reserved for emperors and the rich.

The medicinal properties of various varieties of red mushroom, especially those found in India, have special reference in the ancient Ayurvedic texts, adds Dr Venugopal.

Agricultural research centres in India, including National Research Centre for Mushrooms, in Solan, Himachal Pradesh, and Kerala Agricultural University have successfully grown some species of ganoderma.

As much as 6,000 tonnes of ganoderma extracts are produced yearly across the globe, with China, Japan and the two Koreas being the main producers. The total trade touches $4 billion, he says.

Dr Ranjan says researchers worldwide are trying to isolate molecules to be used in the allopathic system of medicine. "Though some researchers have developed Ganomycin A and B, the clinical tests are still not complete," he says.

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International Journal of Medicinal MushroomsClinical Trials for Medicinal Mushrooms: Experience with Ganoderma lucidum (W.Curt.:Fr.) Lloyd (Lingzhi Mushroom)

Doctor's Opinion:

Shufeng ZhouDivision of Pharmacy, School of Life Sciences, Faculty of Science, Queensland University of Technology, Queensland 4001, Australia; and Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Science, National University of Singapore, Singapore

Yihuai GaoInstitute of Food, Nutrition and Human Health, Massey University; Landcare Research, Private Bag 92170, Auckland, New Zealand

Eli ChanDepartment of Pharmacy, Faculty of Science, National University of Singapore, Singapore

ABSTRACTDespite the popularity of medicinal mushrooms, most are not well researched in terms of clinical efficacy and toxicity. We have completed seven clinical trials of Ganoderma lucidum in several diseases including cancer, Type II diabetes, coronary heart disease, chronic hepatitis B, and neurasthenia. Most of these studies were randomized, double-blind, multi-centered and placebo controlled. The results arising from these studies are promising. For example, treatment with Ganopoly for 12 weeks showed hypoglycemic activity in Type II diabetes, improved the symptoms/signs of patients with coronary heart disease or neurasthenia, and produced some antiviral and liver protective effects in patients with chronic hepatitis B infection. However, the same treatment regimen did not result in any objective response in late-stage cancer patients, although some stable disease status was observed. Ganopoly appeared to enhance

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immune functions in some cancer patients, but the results have yet to be confirmed. Ganopoly was generally well tolerated. Overall, the findings from all these clinical studies suggest that Ganopoly may have multiple pharmacological activities, although the activities are minor, moderate, or lacking as a result of many factors, such as inappropriate dosage regimen, difficulties in finding suitable biomarkers and end points, large interpatient variability in responses to the treatment, and unknown mode of action. Well designed clinical studies are needed to explore the mode of action, efficacy and safety of G. lucidum in patients.

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Ganoderma, Elixir of Life

Ganoderma or reishi or lingzhi all refer to the fruiting body of Ganoderma lucidum (Leyss. ex Fr.) Karst. [red lingzhi] and G. japonicum (Fr.) Lloyd. [purple lingzhi]. Ganoderma is a general tonic which benefits qi (energy), improves memory, benefits complexion, eases joint movement, strengthens tendons and bones, and calms nerves. The most common listed traditional uses are against general weakness, cough, asthma, insomnia, and indigestion. Modern, more recent uses include nightmares, neurasthenia, heart problems (coronary heart disease, arrhythmia, hyperlipemia, hypertension etc.), lack of appetite, chronic hepatitis, Food poisoning, chronic bronchitis, leukocytopenia.

Ganoderma is known as lingzhi in Chinese and reishi or mannentake in Japanese. It was the "elixir of life" sought by emperors and sages during most of China's long history, and has been glorified in Chinese literary classics, with a reputation as a tonic to prolong life much more than that of ginseng.

Both ganodermas are widely distributed in China, especially along coastal provinces. Ganoderma lucidum is also found growing on hardwoods in North America. Until recent years, ganoderma was rather rare and was primarily reserved for the privileged classes. But since the successful cultivation of G. lucidum, it is now

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readily available both from the Far East as well as the United States and Canada.

During the past few decades, hundreds of scientific studies (especially chemical and pharmacological) on ganoderma have been published, mostly by Japanese and Chinese researchers. These scientists have found ganoderma to contain many types of biologically active chemical constituents, including sterols, triterpenes, polysaccharides, fatty acids, amino acids, peptides, adenosine, betaine, alkaloids, and trace minerals (high in germanium), among others. Its pharmacological activities are very broad, including sedative, analgesic, anticonvulsive, hypertensive and hypotensive, anti-allergic, liver protectant, hypoglycemic, antitumor, anticoagulant, hypolipemic and hypercholesterolemic, anticholinergic, antioxidant, immunomodulating, smooth muscle relaxant, antitussive, antiasthmatic, vasodilative, diuretic, anabolic, antiinflammatory, anti-fatigue and antibacterial, etc. Even though these are isolated studies, the sheer quantity of bioactivity seems to give some justification of ganoderma's good reputation as a highly valued general tonic. Let's face it, there is no way one can subject a tonic like ganoderma to so-called clinical trials (double-blind, randomized, etc.) and expect to obtain meaningful results.

As an observant reader, you would have noticed that ganoderma has both hypotensive and hypertensive as well as both hypolipemic and hyperchlolesteremic effects. These are opposite effects and the kind of research that would drive some scientists nuts, especially those looking for one drug / one effect. Some biochemists and pharmacologists may try to explain these findings in fancy technical terms, with elaborate theories and mechanisms of action. But the fact is that they may not have the foggiest idea why ganoderma exhibits opposite effects. Me? I don't know either. But I would simply attribute all these effects to Mother Nature's work being superior to those of human endeavors; you just can't simply break it down to fit our limited scope of understanding.                                                                         Dr. Albert Leung

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Dr. Albert Leung's book, Better Health with (mostly) Chinese Herbs and Food discusses the use of 60 different herbs as healing foods, including ganoderma on pages 33-34. For more information about Dr. Leung and his writings, visit http://www.earthpower.com/.Posted by Dr. Albert Leung at 3:21 PM 1 comments Links to this postTuesday, May 29, 2007

Fungus Yields FungicideBy Jennifer Viegas, Discovery News

Feb. 28, 2006 — A fungus would seem to be the last place to find a fungicide, but two separate research teams recently analyzed fungi and successfully identified two potent antifungal substances.

Infections like Athlete's foot and Candida that are caused by fungus, which is a parasitic plant lacking in chlorophyll, leaves and true stems and roots, spread easily and are often difficult to cure.

In people with compromised immune systems, such as AIDS patients, fungal infections can be life threatening. Scientists hope the new fungicides will lead to better treatments.

Since the fungicides also target plant molds, they may also lead to safer, more effective fruit and vegetable sprays in future.

For the first study, recently published in the Journal of Applied Microbiology, lead author J.Y. Liu and researchers from Nanjing University in China studied marine fungi that reside in a fish called the white croaker, Argyrosomus argentatus.

They extracted the fungi from various tissues of the fish and then tested it on the three most common opportunistic human fungal pathogens.

These are Candida albicans, which often leads to yeast infections in women; Aspergillus niger, which is commonly associated with ear

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infections; and Trichophyton rubrum, which causes "jock itch" and other skin infections.

One fungus from the fish, called Myrothecium, successfully wiped out the entire trio of tenacious pathogens.

Liu and his team believe this fish fungus produces a natural poison that slows down protein and nucleic acid production in the pathogens. This likely leads to their eventual demise.

For the second study, published in a recent Peptides journal, Hexiang Wang of Beijing's China Agricultural University and co-author T. B. Ng discovered an antifungal protein in the medical mushroom Ganoderma lucidum, more commonly known as the Reishi mushroom.

In tests, the mushroom protein wiped out three fungi that commonly cause the gray, green or black moldy rot found on fruits and vegetables. It also cleared up a fungus associated with human fingernail and skin infections.

The findings suggest that in the future, farmers and gardeners might spray a mushroom-derived concoction on their plants to kill and inhibit mold.

According to the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York, prior studies found that Reishi increases immune-boosting T-cells in patients suffering from advanced cancer.

The mushroom may also stimulate the immune systems of HIV patients and others, but it can interfere with prescribed drugs, so health care professionals advise that individuals consult with their doctors before taking Reishi.

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at Berkeley's Elephant Pharmacy, which offers one of the nation's largest selections of alternative medicines.

Martin told Discovery News that she was not surprised that fungicide could be found in a fungus, since she said Chinese medical practitioners often look to the cause of an illness for its treatment.

"If the research proves to be true, then it will be helpful to us because fungal infections are so difficult to clear up," she said. "Black walnut and tea tree oil are two popular alternative medicine treatments now, but even they do not always work."

Martin added, "Since Reishi is a mushroom, it is also less scary to us because we are familiar with edible mushrooms.

It is hard for me to say to someone, 'Here is your bowl of huangqi,' (a root used to treat fatigue) because the individual probably has no idea what that is. Medical mushrooms seem to be more widely acceptable."

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                 Are Medicinal Mushrooms Magic?                               by Terry Willard Cl.H, Ph.D

(06/07/1999), Canada - From the vision-producing mushrooms the shamans used in their initiation rites to the mushroom hunter of northern Europe, mushrooms have always held a great fascination for man. Many a fairy tale has included members of the Fungi Kingdom as part of the backdrop. Yes, mushrooms are members of the Fungi Kingdom.

People often shudder when they hear the word `fungi`. It brings up images of some life forms taking over a university student`s refrigerator, athlete`s foot, dirty showers or maybe a yeast infection. There are more than 100,000 different species of fungi, some beneficial to man, some not. Some are edible, some poisonous,

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some produce visions and some have strong medicinal properties.

In the Western world, medicinal mushrooms have not played as much a central role as they have in Asian culture. We do, howerver, find references in Western culture for medicinal mushrooms as far back as 455 B.C. with Hippocrates` use of them.

Fungi are also mentioned in the works of Pliny ( 23-78 AD), Dioscorides (55 AD) and Galen (130 - 200 AD), showing that the ancients were quite familiar with their uses.{1} Even in the present day, after the discovery in 1928 of penicillin (a fungus), we find them playing a prominent role, making up a whole class of antibiotic medicines. But, for the richness of folklore on medicinal mushrooms, we have to delve into Asian culture, where there is more than 3,000 years of recorded fungi use, continuously maintaining a prominent spot in their medical systems.

It shouldn`t be surprising that some mushrooms have strong medicinal properties when you consider their basic role is that of transmuting waste material into good, nutritious material. It is surprising that they are considered panacea, making medicinal mushrooms seem somewhat magical. Claims from being tonic and energy enhancing, with beneficial effects on the immune, respiratory, circulatory, endocrine, nervous, digestive and skeletal/muscular systems, make one wonder if they are a little over-stated.

The fact that they are used to reduce tumors, blood cholesterol, blood pressure, bronchial inflammation, nervous tension, viral infection, insomnia, duodenal ulcers, allergies, diabetes, hepatitis, progressive muscular dystrophy and high-altitude sickness makes us wonder how they work. They are also being used to reduce symptoms of AIDS, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, Asthma, Cancer and the side effects of chemo-therapy. At the same time these wondrous medicinal mushrooms are being used to enhance over- all energy, athletic feats, intellectual challenges, environmental stresses and are considered longevity herbs. {2,3}

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What makes them tick? Besides the myths of their transmuting our toxic waste material and negative emotions into healthy ones, we can gain some insight by looking at their biochemistry. There are three basic groups of chemicals that seem to be responsible for a large amount of the medicinal effects of these mushrooms. They are branched polysaccharide-protein complexes, triterpenes and nitrogen-containing compounds, for example adenosine.

Polysaccharides have been extensively studied in the last several years for their immune regulating abilities. Many well-known medicinal herbs such as Echinacea, and Astragalus have polysaccharides as a major part of the immune-enhancing actions. It now appears that the polysaccharide-protein complexes are even more important than the individual polysaccharides. Most of the medicinal mushrooms are very rich in these complexes, resulting in many of the immune responses credited to their action.

Triterpenes are an interesting group of compounds which have a steroidal nature, being similar to our own hormonal system. Working as hormonal communicators, these biochemicals have a profound effect on subtle actions in our bodies.

Nitrogen-containing compounds, like the amino acids, are known to be building blocks of our basic cellular material of RNA, also being very important in our energy system. Adenosine, a nucleoside, is the core of cAMP and ATP

From these fundamental biochemical roles we can understand why medicinal mushrooms can have such a wide range of therapeutic action. To demonstrate some of these actions, I am going to discuss five of my favorite medicinal mushrooms: Reishi, Maitake, Shiitake, Cordyceps and Poria cocas.{4,5}

By far my favorite of the medicinal mushrooms is Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum, and related species) because it has all of the above biochemical groups and it holds the prominent position in Asian medicinal folklore. Reishi has a large range of therapeutic uses and can be found growing around the world.

My favorite description of Reishi is the Chinese by-line, `` . . . to protect an academic from their own brain.`` Reishi will calm the

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nervous system, reduce insomnia, lessen paranoia and readjust what the Chinese call disturbed Shen Qi (spiritual mind). One of my patients suggested that taking Reishi, was like getting an additional half hour of meditation a day. Meditation in a bottle.

Is North America ready for that or what? Reishi is revered for its effect on the heart and respiratory tract because it relieves tightness in the chest. Reishi also affects the circulatory system by lowering blood pressure, blood cholesterol, while balancing LDL/HDL ratios and reducing other blood lipids. Reishi is also specific for asthma, allergies, bronchitis along with many other respiratory problems. This herb is considered a longevity tonic because of its antioxidant effect.{5}

Reishi`s antimicrobial action works against bacteria, fungi and viruses. Several countries use this mushroom to treat cancer, AIDS, fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome. Reishi calms the autonomic nervous system. It also reduces spasticity, ulcers, colitis and detoxifies the liver. Reishi`s anti-allergenic effect works for air bound and food bound allergens.

Instead of taking Reishi completely alone for long periods of time, take Reishi with other supplements. Vitamin C and ginger are particularly good companions for it. A useful formula for the above is: Reishi solid extract 1:15, Echinacea root, Ginger root, and Barberry root. This is one of the most prominent formulas we use in our clinics.

Maitake (Grifola frondosa), also known as the dancing mushroom, is a prized medicinal mushroom from Japan. Its strongest effects are on the immune system. Some studies suggest it has even stronger immune action than Reishi, while other studies dispute that data. It does definitely have an advantage in the fact that it is a great edible mushroom, while Reishi is not. A special component called the D-fraction is a polysaccharide-protein complex that seems to be responsible for much of its immune modulating effect. Maitake has been successfully employed in AIDS patients, reducing symptoms and slowing down its progression.

As an anti-cancer agent it has reduced tumors as well as the side

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effects of chemotherapy. It has also been shown to reduce blood pressure, help recovery from hepatitis, and reduce blood sugar in diabetics. As a weight management herb, it has slow, but consistent results to aid in weight loss. As with some of the other fungi, Maitake can aid in reducing uterine fibroids. However I have found that Cordyceps is better in my clinical experience. {6,7}

Shiitake (Lentinus edodes) is beneficial in reducing dermatitis, liver cirrhosis, vascular sclerosis, high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol. It has been used for preventing toxicity from acid foods. It has antitumor activity by inhibiting growths of sarcoma 180 (97.5%) and Ehrich carcinoma (80%). Shiitake`s immune-regulating effect can been seen in many studies including being useful in treating chronic fatigue syndrome. Antimicrobial properties have been demonstrated in a large range of viruses, bacteria and fungi. LEM (Lentinis edodes mycelium) is often the form used in medicine these days. This delicious mushroom can be found as a popular addition to both Japanese and Chinese cuisine. {1}

Cordyceps sinensis (Dong chong xia cao) is also known as the Caterpillar fungus because it grows on insect caterpillars. It has received quite a lot of attention due to it ability to enhance athletic performance, being heavily consumed by Asian athletes in the last few Olympics. Besides its strong tonic effect, it can be used to increase oxygen uptake in the lungs, while reducing bronchial inflammation and working as an expectorant. It is well known to relieve exhaustion, night sweats, sexual impotency and as a sedative. It benefits the kidneys, lungs and gonadal function, increasing sperm count. It is specific for reducing uterine fibroids. Cordyceps stimulates immune function (due to CS-1) by activating T-cells and B-cells, while increasing interleukin-1 and gamma-interferon. It is still one of the most expensive of Chinese herbs. {1,3}

Poria cocas (Fu ling) is one of the most used fungi in the Orient, being incorporated into many formulas. It has been shown to have a relaxing effect on the nervous system and smooth muscles. Poria cocas will also lower blood glucose, reduce diarrhea and edema, working as a good diuretic. Its tonic effect aids in digestion and absorption of food, while having a quieting effect on the spirit,

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strengthening the heart and reducing insomnia and forgetfulness. {5,8}

I often combine all of the above medicinal mushrooms together in a formula to get the full effect of medicinal mushroom power. We use this formula in the clinic for a variety of things including a calming tonic that enhances the immune system, while reducing some of North America worst health issues. As you can see with the huge amount of both folklore and scientific information, these medicinal mushrooms can play an important role in almost anyone`s health program. Even though it is true that several mushrooms should not be consumed by people with Candida Yeast infections, all of these mushrooms are not only safe in these patients, they can often reduce the symptoms and underlying causes of this problem.

There are many myths around these mushrooms, but my favorite is the one I learned from one of my teachers, an Amazon Shaman. In trying to understand more about the personality of a medicinal mushroom, I asked him to explain. I wanted to know more about his use of Reishi (G.lucidum) that grew in his area. He stated that the part we use is its fruit. The actual plant lives underground, often covering several acres and even up to a couple miles under the Amazon jungle. He explained that these fungi are very old Beings, living in earth (Gaia) energy for 1,000s of years. This has created a calming, wise energy to these mushrooms -- an energy that we might consider a wise sage of possessing. By using its fruit as medicines, we take on some of the calming wise energy, helping to ground us - something many in western society could use.

1. Hobbs, C; Medicinal Mushrooms; Bontanica Press, Santa Cruz CA; 1995 p. 7-19.2. Benjamin D; Mushrooms poisons and panaceas; W.H. Freeman & Co; New York, 1995.3. Ying J, Mao H; Icons of Medicinal Funfi From China; Bejing; 1987.4. Chihara G, et al Antitumor polysaccharide derives chemically from natural glucan; Nature 225;943-944 1970.5. Willard T.; Reishi Mushroom; Herb of spiritual Potency and Medical Wonder; Sylvan Press Issaquah Was; 1990.6. Townsend Letter for Doctors, May 1994, pp. 432-434;7. Explore! For the Professional, Vol. 4, No. 5, 1993, pp. 17-19.

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8. Willard T.; Textbook of Advance Herbology; Wild Rose College; Calgary AB Canada; 1991.

Chinese herb Ganoderma lucidum mushroom can cure diabetes

A team from the University of Western Sydney’s Centre for Complementary Medicine Research (CompleMED) is working with the Cardiac Health Institute to find out if the medicinal mushroom, Ganoderma lucidum, can reduce high blood sugar, often a precursor to diabetes - as well as treat other health problems.The clinical trial is the first of its kind to rigorously test the mushroom - known in Asia as the ‘King of herbs’, because of its huge range of medicinal properties - and needs 170 Sydneysiders to take part.

UWS PhD researcher Nerida Klupp hopes the findings contribute to western medicine’s knowledge of this Chinese herb, and provide much-needed clinical evidence of a possible new treatment for people with metabolic syndrome.

“Many people in Australia have high blood sugar, which is often classified as diabetes or pre-diabetes. Many also have other medical problems such as high blood pressure, obesity and high cholesterol,” she says.

“Scientists and doctors now know these conditions are linked, and a person with at least three of these health problems is diagnosed with a condition called metabolic syndrome - also called ‘Syndrome X’.”

“Affluent countries with lazy lifestyles and bad diets are at particular risk, with 44 per cent of Americans aged over 50 years of age diagnosed with metabolic syndrome. While we don’t really know how prevalent the condition is here in Australia, we suspect similar trends to those in the United States,” Ms Klupp says.

“Currently there is no single pharmaceutical treatment for metabolic syndrome, which is why we are conducting the first randomised clinical trial to test if this medicinal mushroom can offer western medicine an effective, long-term treatment to help lower blood sugar

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as well as control other problems associated with the condition,” he says.

Nerida Klupp says the mushroom has been revered in Asia for over 2000 years.

“Ganoderma lucidum, which is also known as Reishi, has long been used to fight a wide range of diseases, and was thought to be the ‘elixir of immortality’ - enhancing vitality and helping to delay ageing,” she says.

Thankfully, there has been increased cultivation of the herb over the last thirty years, and preliminary animal and human pilot studies have proved promising, suggesting it can have a positive effect on blood sugar levels, cholesterol levels and blood fats.

Traditionally, Ganoderma lucidum has been considered to be even more potent when taken in combination with another medicinal mushroom called Cordyceps sinensis.

“Cordyceps is also thought to have significant health properties, so we want to find out if Ganoderma is effective on its own, or whether it works better in combination with the second mushroom,” says Ms Klupp.

Legalization

Japan and China has Already listed Ganoderma as Functional & Natritive Health Food and HEALTH Main Taining Food Supplement.

U.S.A - GANODERMA FOOD SUPPLEMENTS have been legalized already in the USA. President Clinton has ruled a new Category:"The Food Subsituted For Medicine", for the purpose of reducing the budget of Medical Insurance and activating the economy, which can be read in the "Law of Nutrition & Education"(1990).In 1994,the"Law of Nutrition, Health & Education" took effect where the Health-Maintaining Food is listed into a new category in between general food and normal medicines.These polosies could be duplicated and followed by World.

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Moreover, in addition to the liberty of academic research and publishing,commercial promoting freedom shall be granted. These are the preliminany conditions, by which this Health-Maintaining Food could be published freely to inform and familiarize the public.

INDIA - The same Policy have been followed by Govt Of India by allowing Ganoderma to be sold & Promoted as an Ayurvedic Proprietary Medicine with absolute Safety.

Olympic 2008 - Health DrinkBecause of Unlimited Health Maintaining Potential of Ganoderma without side effects. It has been Declared Official Health Drink of Beizing Olympic 2008.

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Validation

DXN has been awarded with ISO 9002 ( for quality procedures and standards ) , ISO 14001 ( for total organic cultivation ), GMP Good Manufacturing Practices by the Malaysian Government and TGA- Therapeutic Goods Administration approval from Australia. DXN products have also been cleared by FDA of the United States for imports in to the US.

India is the ninth country where DXN started their operation in May 2000. Within 24 months DXN has set milestones in the health scenario in the country. In India, nearly One Million consumers have consumed DXN products for improving Health. More than 300,000 people have registered themselves as network members with DXN India, enjoying the benefit of both Health & Wealth today. DXN products ensure good health whereas the DXN- MLM system opens out an excellent opportunity for attractive income.

Therefore, with DXN

The SICK become HEALTHY & the HEALTHY become WEALTHY. Achieving both Health & Wealth is the Key to SUCCESS in life !! DXN is a wonderful opportunity !!!

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Today's population are plaqued by different diseases that are brought by our diet predisposed to high level of fats, cholesterol, sugar and chemical additives and changing lifestyle .

Now, we are bringing you a series of health products from DXN that surely will have positive effects on your health.

Try it and we're sure it can help you get back and maintain that once healthy condition of yours!

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Ganocelium (GL)

   

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Ganocelium is pulverized mycelium of Ganoderma lucidum (450mg capsules). As a dietary supplement, Ganocelium supports the body with antioxidant, kidney toning, liver toning, and stress reducing effects.

      Reishi Gano (RG)   

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Reishi Gano is pulverized ganoderma lucidum powder (220mg capsules). As a dietary supplement, Reishi Gano supports the body with antioxidant, kidney toning, liver toning, and stress reducing effects. 

   

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Spirulina - 300 mg   

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The building blocks of life are proteins and amino acids. Spirulina is rich in proteins, in fact, about 65% of Spirulina is low - calorie, easily - digestible protein without any side effects. 

    Food and Beverage    Cocozhi   

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Cocozhi is formulated from the finest cocoa with Ganoderma extract. It is in a ready to drink powder form which gives you a chocolate taste.

    Morinzhi   

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Morinzhi is a nutritional botanical beverage specially formulated from Morinda citrifolia and enriched with Roselle. Morinda citrifolia (Noni) has been traditionally used among the people in the tropics to promote health.

    DXN Lingzhi Coffee 3 In 1   

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DXN Lingzhi Coffee 3 In 1 is specially blended with coffee beans of the finest quality and 100% pure Lingzhi with no artificial colouring, flavoring and preservatives. Therefore it is very refreshing and healthy.

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20 Sachets X 21 gm     DXN Tea   

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Start Your Day With DXN TEA. DXN Tea is the choicest blend of finest tea leaves plucked from the tea garden of Assam and South India. Every cup of DXN tea gives an alluring aroma, rich color and great taste. Enjoy this premium tea with the goodness of Ganoderma. Ganoderma is now a Registered Tea flavour ZERO Calories, Fat, Carbohydrates. DXN Tea is Alkaline Beverage DXN Tea is ric in Anti Oxidant with Vitamins, Minerals and Natural Pigments. DXN Tea - A Morning Cup of freshness Available in 100gms and 250 gms package

    Personal Care    Ganozhi Massage Oil   

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Gano massage Oil contains Ganoderma extract and Palm Oil., Gano Massage Oil is suitable for daily use. Use Gano Massage Oil everyday to provide you and your family smooth and supple skin.

    Ganozhi Shampoo   

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DXN Shampoo with pH balance is suitable for all types of hair. Enriched with Ganoderma extract and vitamin B5, DXN Shampoo is mild and makes your hair healthier, softer and shinier.

   

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Ganozhi Soap   

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Ganozhi soap is specially formulated and enriched with Ganoderma extract and palm oil. It gently cleanses the skin while preserving its natural oils without damaging skin structure.

    DXN Ganozhi toothpaste   

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DXN Ganozhi toothpaste does not contain saccharin and colouring. It contains high quality Ganoderma, food gel, menthol and food flavoring. It can effectively cleanse your teeth thus leaving a pleasant flavour in your mouth. It also makes your teeth healthier and brighter.

   

Frequently Asked Questions About GANODERMA / LINGZHI / RISHI

1. What are the active ingredients?

Researchers have identified that water-soluble polysaccharides are the most active element found in Red Reishi that have anti-tumour, immune modulating and blood pressure lowering effects.

Another active ingredient are triterpenes, called ganoderic acids. Studies have indicated that ganoderic acids help alleviate common allergies by inhibiting histamine release, improve oxygen utilization and improve liver functions.

2. Are there any side-effects?

No. According to classical literature, Reishi is classified as a superior herb. Superior herbs are said to be non-toxic and can be consumed in large quantities and for a long period without any side effects.

After 2,000 years, there are still no side effects reported in available literature and clinical studies. However, sensitive individuals may

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experience some detoxification symptoms such as mild digestive upset, dizziness, sore bones, and skin rashes during the initial period of intake. This is the excretion of accumulated toxic matters from modern day foods and vigorous activities of the body metabolism. These are all normal signs of recovery and an indication that the medicinal effect of Red Reishi is functioning well.

Futhermore, in American Herbal Pharmacopoeia®'s published monograph on Reishi mushrooms, Reishi is classified as "Class 1: Herbs that can be safely consumed when used appropriately (McGuffin and others 1997). No side effects were reported in the available clinical literature. Clinicians have reported occasional mild digestive upset and skin rashes in sensitive individuals. These side effects are usually of short duration."

Taking a source of Vitamin C with Reishi can help reduce any side effects which may occur upon the initial intake of the herb.

3. Can I take Reishi with my other medications?

Yes. Reishi is a natural health supplement and there are no reported contraindications in over 2,000 years of study. However, all immune-modulating substances such as Reishi should be taken with care for patients undergoing organ transplants and using immunosuppressive drugs.

It is always a good idea to consult a qualified health physician (preferably someone with experience in complementary health care) before consuming any dietary supplement.

Further information about theoretical drug interactions with Reishi can be found at the following website: Pharmasave - Library: Reishi Mushroom.

4. How soon can one see the results of taking Reishi?

Result varies from individual to individual. Normally one can notice the benefits from taking high quality Reishi after about 10 days to two weeks. One can experience a significant difference with their overall well-being after taking Reishi continuously for two months.

5. Is Reishi good for all age groups?

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Yes. Reishi is a health food supplement that is good for all age groups, including children and pregnant women.

However, once again it is recommended to consult a qualified health physician just to be safe when taking any dietary supplement.

6. What are the directions to take Reishi?

Reishi is best taken in the morning with an empty stomach. Drinking more water will also help enhance the effects of Reishi by helping the body get rid of poisonous waste.

It is also recommended to take Vitamin C with Reishi as this will assist the body in absorbing the active ingredients in Reishi. Studies have shown that Vitamin C helps break down the complex polysaccarides into smaller manageable pieces for the body to absorb.

7. Which Reishi product is right for me?

Generally, Reishi products are available in tablet, capsule, or granular form. A good Reishi product should also be in an extract or essence form (For more about this, see Question 12.).

Like any other product, not all are created equal. Reishi products have different levels of quality depending on the manufacturer. Factors such as the method of cultivation, the quality of the plant's mother fungi, the growing conditions, and the processing method used to extract the Reishi essence from the Reishi mushroom all play an important role in determining the potency of a Reishi product.

As the Japanese are the originators for cultivating Reishi commercially, products from Japan generally use the best cultivation technique called the natural wood log method to cultivate high-grade Reishi.

Before deciding on which product to use, also make sure that it is properly and clearly labelled with the ingredients, manufacturer or importer address, and product origin. Any authentic, high-quality, and safe health supplement will contain this information.

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8. What are the different types of cultivation for red Reishi?

The three most common method of cultivation include wood pulp , wooden box , and natural wood log cultivation.

Wood pulp cultivation involves placing wood pulp in a glass bottle with Reishi fungi added. After 3 months, this usually will yield small mushrooms of relatively poor quality.

Wood box cultivation involves grafting the fungi into a wooden log which is then placed in a wooden box. Reishi of medium-size and moderate quality are generally produced through this method after 6 months.

The natural wood log method, developed by the Japanese, is the most complex form of cultivation and produces large red Reishi with superior quality. The process involved first culturing high quality Reishi fungi strain in test tubes for about 85 days. Germinating fungi are then placed into drilled holes of selected high grade logs between 26 to 30 years old. The logs are then placed in a greenhouse and buried under nutrient-rich soil for 5 months. During this growing period, the Reishi fungi absorb almost all of the nutrients from the soil. Growing conditions require continual monitoring to ensure a high quality Reishi harvest.

9. What is the difference between black Reishi and red Reishi?

Only six kinds of Reishi have been studied in greater detail to uncover potential health benefits – red, black, blue, white, yellow and purple Reishi. Of these six types, black and red Reishi have demonstrated the most significant health-enhancing effects, and both are therefore widely used in the global health supplement market today. However, red Reishi has been proven to be the most effective in improving one’s overall health by enhancing the immune system, many bodily functions, and vital organs. Black Reishi (Ganoderma sinensis), is fairly common and can be found in most Chinese herbal shops. This species of Ganoderma tends to be unevenly shaped and can measure up to ten inches in diameter, although most mature specimens are about six inches in diameter. The majority of Reishi products that claim to be using "wild". Reishi generally use black Reishi. While it still possesses some value as a

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moderate herbal tonic, black Reishi is considered to be inferior to red Reishi because of its lower polysaccharide content.

10. Should Reishi be taken only when one is ill? No. Reishi can be taken at any time even when one is not ill. The primary benefit of Reishi is its ability to support and build the immune system. Hence, Reishi is beneficial even for a healthy person.

11. In addition to using red Reishi products, how can I improve my health?

Nutritionists recommend the following:

Refrain from using refined sugar. Substitute with pure honey or fruit sugar instead. Avoid processed foods (e.g. canned foods, instant noodles, soda pop, etc.) Eat a healthy mix of natural foods from each food group to maintain your nutritional balance. Include all types of vegetables in your diet, especially those with stalks and roots. Drink more water. Try to drink 8 glasses of water a day. This will prevent cellular dehydration and enhance your metabolic functions to rid your body of poisonous waste.

12. How is Reishi Essence extract different from Reishi it its raw form? The nutritional value of Reishi in its raw form is low without further processing. It is difficult for the body to absorb the active ingredients of Reishi without any extraction. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and throughout its history of use, only fully-grown dried Red Reishi was used, cut into slices, boiled in hot water, and then drunk in a tea/soup in order to properly digest the active ingredients.

Now Japanese manufacturers of Reishi products use a refined and labour-intensive processing technique where raw Reishi is boiled multiple times at a high pressure and sanitary environment to properly extract the nutritional essence of Reishi.

The majority of the Reishi products in the market place are made with the pulverized powder from the Reishi fruit body which is not refined further to produce the extracted essence powder. This

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process seriously impedes the ability for the human body to absorb it, thus lowering the medicinal value.

13. How is Reishi different from other mushrooms? While mushrooms such as shitake, maitake, and cordyceps, all share similar immune boosting properties, Red Reishi has also the longest history and has been known to be effective in the treatment of the widest range of health conditions. Unlike other mushrooms, Red Reishi also has many important compounds such as triterpenes (ganoderic acid) that gives Reishi its characterisic bitter taste.

14. Where does Reishi come from? The Reishi mushroom is found in nature on plum trees. However, it is extremely rare and almost impossible to find in this manner. For this reason, it was deemed as priceless and only consumed by royalty in China and Japan for thousands of years.

In the early 1970s, Japanese researchers discovered a method for cultivating Reishi on a mass scale. Now Red Reishi is available and can be found cultivated commerically in Japan, China, the US, and other parts of Asia.

15. What are all the benefits of Reishi?

The following table was found in a published article titled Medicinal mushrooms: their therapeutic properties and current medical usage with special emphasis on cancer treatments from Cancer Research UK.

Table - Pharmacological effects of whole Reishi extracts in vivo and in vitro

Analgesic Anti-allergic activity Bronchitis-preventative effect, inducing regeneration of bronchial epithelium Anti-inflammatory Antibacterial, against Staphylococci, Streptococci, and Bacillus pneumoniae (perhaps due to increased immune system activity) Antioxidant, by eliminating hydroxyl free radicals Antitumor activity Antiviral effect, by inducing interferon production

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Lowers blood pressure Enhances bone marrow nucleated cell proliferation Cardiotonic action, lowering serum cholesterol levels with no effect on triglycerides, enhancing myocardial metabolism of hypoxic animals, and improving coronary artery hemodynamics Central depressant and peripheral anticholinergic actions on the autonomic nervous sytem reduce the effects of caffeine and relax muscles Enhanced natural killer cell (NK) activity in vitro in mice Expectorant and antitussive properties demonstrated in mice studies

General immunopotentiation Anti-HIV activity in vitro and in vivo Improved adrenocortical function Increased production of Interleukin-1 by murine peritoneal macrophages in vitro Increased production of Interleukin-2 by murine splenocytes in vitro Key active constituents :

Beta and hetero-Beta-glucans (antitumour, immunostimulating ) Ling Zhi-8 protein (anti-allergenic, immuno-modulating) Ganodermic acids – triterpenes (anti-allergenic agents, cholesterol and blood pressure reducing)

Questions & Answers

1. What are the active ingredients? [1]

Researchers have identified that water-soluble polysaccharides are one of the active ingredients found in Red Reishi that have anti-tumour, immune modulating and blood pressure lowering effects.

Another active ingredient is triterpenes, a class of them found in Reishi is known as ganoderic acids. Studies have indicated that

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ganoderic acids help alleviate common allergies by inhibiting histamine release, improve oxygen utilization and improve liver functions.

2. Are there any side-effects? [1]

No. According to classical literature, Reishi is classified as a superior herb. Superior herbs are said to be non-toxic and can be consumed in large quantities and for a long period without any side effects.

After 2,000 years, there are still no side effects reported in available literature and clinical studies. However, very sensitive individuals may experience some detoxification symptoms such as mild digestive upset, dizziness, sore bones, and skin rashes during the initial period of intake. This is the excretion of accumulated toxic matters from modern day foods and vigorous activities of the body metabolism. These are all normal signs of recovery and an indication that the medicinal effect of Red Reishi is functioning well. These detoxification symptoms will usually go away within a few days of continuous use of Reishi.

Futhermore, in American Herbal Pharmacopoeia®'s published monograph on Reishi mushrooms, Reishi is classified as "Class 1: Herbs that can be safely consumed when used appropriately (McGuffin and others 1997). No side effects were reported in the available clinical literature. Clinicians have reported occasional mild digestive upset and skin rashes in sensitive individuals. These side effects are usually of short duration."

Taking a source of Vitamin C with Reishi can help reduce any side effects which may occur upon the initial intake of the herb.

3. Can I take Reishi with my other medications? [1]

Yes. Reishi is a natural health supplement and there are no reported contraindications in over 2,000 years of study. However, all immune-modulating substances such as Reishi should be taken with care for patients undergoing organ transplants and using immunosuppressive drugs.

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It is always a good idea to consult a qualified health physician (preferably someone with experience in complementary health care) before consuming any dietary supplement.

Further information about theoretical drug interactions with Reishi can be found at the following website: Pharmasave - Library: Reishi Mushroom.

4. How soon can one see the results of taking Reishi? [1]

Results can vary from individual to individual.

Normally one can notice the benefits from taking high quality Reishi after about 10 days to two weeks. One can experience a significant difference with their overall well-being after taking Reishi continuously for two months.

It is important for individuals to make Reishi a part of their daily routine for preventative health.

5. Is Reishi good for all age groups? [1]

Yes. Reishi is a health food supplement that is useful for all age groups.

However, once again it is recommended to consult a qualified health physician just to be safe when taking any dietary supplement.

6. What are the directions to take Reishi? [1]

Reishi is best taken in the morning with an empty stomach. Drinking more water will also help enhance the effects of Reishi by helping the body get rid of poisonous waste.

It is also recommended to take Vitamin C with Reishi as this will assist the body in absorbing the active ingredients in Reishi. Studies have shown that Vitamin C helps break down the complex polysaccarides into smaller manageable pieces that the body can intake.

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7. Which Reishi product is right for me? [1]

Reishi products are available in tablet, capsule, or granular form. A good Reishi product should be in an extract or essence form (For more about this, see Question 12.).

Like any other product, not all Reishi are created equal. Reishi products have different levels of quality depending on the manufacturer. Factors such as the method of cultivation, the quality of the plant's mother fungi, the growing conditions, and the processing method used to extract the Reishi essence from the Reishi mushroom all play an important role in determining the potency of a Reishi product.

As the Japanese are the originators for cultivating Reishi commercially, products from Japan generally use the best cultivation technique called the natural wood log method to cultivate high-grade Reishi.

Before deciding on which product to use, also make sure that it is properly and clearly labelled with the ingredients, extract ratio, manufacturer or importer address, and product origin. Any authentic, high-quality, and safe health supplement will contain this information.

8. What are the different types of cultivation for red Reishi? [1]

The three most common method of cultivation include wood pulp , wooden box , and natural wood log cultivation.

Wood pulp cultivation involves placing wood pulp in a glass bottle with Reishi fungi added. After 3 months, this usually will yield small mushrooms of relatively poor quality.

Wood box cultivation involves grafting the fungi into a wooden log which is then placed in a wooden box. Reishi of medium-size and moderate quality are generally produced through this method after 6 months.

The natural wood log method, developed first by the Japanese, is the most complex form of cultivation and produces large red Reishi with

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superior quality. The process involves first culturing high quality Reishi fungi strain in test tubes for about 85 days. Germinating fungi are then placed into drilled holes of selected high grade logs between 26 to 30 years old. The logs are then placed in a greenhouse and buried under nutrient-rich soil for 5 months. During this growing period, the Reishi fungi absorb almost all of the nutrients from the soil. Growing conditions require continual monitoring to ensure a high quality Reishi harvest.

9. What is the difference between black Reishi and red Reishi? [1]

Only six kinds of Reishi have been studied in greater detail to uncover potential health benefits – red, black, blue, white, yellow and purple Reishi. Of these six types, black and red Reishi have demonstrated the most significant health-enhancing effects, and both are therefore widely used in the global health supplement market today.

However, red Reishi has been proven to be the most effective in improving one’s overall health by enhancing the immune system, many bodily functions, and vital organs. Black Reishi (Ganoderma sinensis), is fairly common and can be found in most Chinese herbal shops. This species of Ganoderma tends to be unevenly shaped and can measure up to ten inches in diameter, although most mature specimens are about six inches in diameter. The majority of Reishi products that claim to be using "wild". Reishi generally use black Reishi. While it still possesses some value as a moderate herbal tonic, black Reishi is considered to be inferior to red Reishi because of its lower polysaccharide content.

10. Should Reishi be taken only when one is ill? [1]

No. Reishi can be taken at any time even when one is not ill. The primary benefit of Reishi is its ability to support and modulate the immune system to an optimal level. Hence, Reishi is beneficial even for a healthy person. It is best to make red Reishi a part of your daily routine for preventative health.

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11. In addition to using red Reishi products, how can I improve my health? [1]

Nutritionists recommend the following:

Refrain from using refined sugar. Substitute with pure honey or fruit sugar instead.

Avoid processed foods (e.g. canned foods, instant noodles, soda pop, etc.)

Eat a healthy mix of natural foods from each food group to maintain your nutritional balance. Include all types of vegetables in your diet, especially those with stalks and roots.

Drink more water. Try to drink 8 glasses of water a day. This will prevent cellular dehydration and enhance your metabolic functions to rid your body of poisonous waste.

12. How is Reishi Essence extract different from Reishi it its raw form? [1]

As raw Reishi itself is hard and not edible, the nutritional value of Reishi in its raw form is low without any further processing. It is difficult for the body to absorb the active ingredients of raw Reishi without any extraction.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and throughout its history of use, only fully-grown dried Red Reishi was used, cut into slices, boiled in hot water, and then finally drunk in a tea/soup in order to properly digest the active ingredients.

Now Japanese manufacturers of Reishi products use a refined and labour-intensive processing technique where raw Reishi is boiled multiple times at a high pressure and sanitary environment to

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properly extract the nutritional essence of Reishi (hot-water extraction).

Inferior Reishi products in the market place are made only with the pulverized powder from raw Reishi which is not further refined.

13. How is Reishi different from other mushrooms? [1]

While mushrooms such as shitake, maitake, and cordyceps, all share similar immune boosting properties, Red Reishi has also the longest history and has been known to be effective in the treatment of the widest range of health conditions. Unlike other mushrooms, only Red Reishi has many important compounds such as triterpenes (ganoderic acid) that gives Reishi its unique characterisic of being bitter in taste.

14. Where does Reishi come from? [1]

The Reishi mushroom is found in nature on plum trees. However, it is extremely rare and almost impossible to find in this manner. For this reason, it was deemed as priceless and only consumed by royalty in China and Japan for thousands of years.

In the early 1970s, Japanese researchers discovered a method for cultivating Reishi on a mass scale. Now Red Reishi is readily available and can be found cultivated commerically in Japan, China, the US, and other parts of Asia.

15. What are all the benefits of Reishi? [1]

The following table was found in a published article titled Medicinal mushrooms: their therapeutic properties and current medical usage with special emphasis on cancer treatments [2] from Cancer Research UK [3].

Table - Pharmacological effects of whole Reishi extracts in vivo and in vitro

Analgesic Anti-allergic activity

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Bronchitis-preventative effect, inducing regeneration of bronchial epithelium

Anti-inflammatory Antibacterial, against Staphylococci, Streptococci, and Bacillus

pneumoniae (perhaps due to increased immune system activity)

Antioxidant, by eliminating hydroxyl free radicals Antitumor activity Antiviral effect, by inducing interferon production Lowers blood pressure Enhances bone marrow nucleated cell proliferation Cardiotonic action, lowering serum cholesterol levels with no

effect on triglycerides, enhancing myocardial metabolism of hypoxic animals, and improving coronary artery hemodynamics

Central depressant and peripheral anticholinergic actions on the autonomic nervous sytem reduce the effects of caffeine and relax muscles

Enhanced natural killer cell (NK) activity in vitro in mice Expectorant and antitussive properties demonstrated in mice

studies General immunopotentiation Anti-HIV activity in vitro and in vivo Improved adrenocortical function Increased production of Interleukin-1 by murine peritoneal

macrophages in vitro Increased production of Interleukin-2 by murine splenocytes in

vitro

Key active constituents :

Beta and hetero-Beta-glucans (antitumour, immunostimulating )

Ling Zhi-8 protein (anti-allergenic, immuno-modulating) Ganodermic acids – triterpenes (anti-allergenic agents,

cholesterol and blood pressure reducing

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or disease or prescribe any medication. If you have or suspect you have a medical condition you are urged to contact your personal health care provider immediately.

Guide to Reishi Mushrooms

What is Reishi?

Red Reishi (Ganoderma Lucidum), commonly known as Ling Zhi in Chinese, is a herbal mushroom known to have miraculous health benefits.

 

So what's so good about red reishi?

It is non-toxic and can be taken daily without producing any side effects.

When it is taken regularly, it can restore the body to its natural state, enabling all organs to function normally.

Immune modulator - regulates and fine tunes the immune system.

 

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What are the benefits of Reishi?

Red Reishi improves liver function

Red Reishi is primarily composed of complex carbohydrates called water-soluble polysaccharides, triterpeniods, proteins and amino acids. Researchers have identified that water-soluble polysaccharides are the most active element found in Red Reishi that have anti-tumour, immune modulating and blood pressure lowering effects.

Another major active ingredient found in Red Reishi are triterpenes , called ganoderic acids. Preliminary studies indicated that ganoderic acids help alleviate common allergies by inhibiting histamine release, improve oxygen utilization and improve liver functions. Triterpenes are bitter in taste and the level of the triterpene content contained in a product can be determined by the bitterness.

 

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Red Reishi enhance our body's immune system

Regular consumption of red Reishi can enhance our body's immune system and improve blood circulation, thus improving better health conditions. Generally, Reishi is recommended as an adaptogen, immune modulator, and a general tonic. Red Reishi is also used to help treat anxiety, high blood pressure, hepatitis, bronchitis, insomnia, and asthma. A full list of reported benefits can be found here.

Is there any evidence?

A considerable number of studies in Japan , China , USA , and the UK in the past 30 years have shown that the consumption of red Reishi has been linked to the treatment of a vast range of diseases, common ailments, and conditions. From asthma to zoster, the applications of red Reishi seem to be related to a multitude of body organs and systems.

However, most of the scientific research that has been conducted appears to strongly support red Reishi's role as a normalizing substance - a nutritional supplement that can yield medical benefits through its normalization and regulation of the body's organs and functions.

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The role of Red Reishi in maintaining a healthy lifestyle can best be explained through the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) point of view because none of the known active components taken alone is as more effective than the consumption of Reishi itself. Whereas Western medicine focuses on the “cure” after the disease has already occurred, TCM, established through over 2,000 years of human observation, focuses on disease prevention by sustaining the right balance within the body through proper nutrition, exercise, and meditation. Reishi is an important adaptogenic herb in TCM in helping the body maintain this balance and also restore the balance when one is sick. For scientific studies done on Reishi please see the Research or Articles section.

How Ganoderma Cultivation affectsits health efficacy?

In ancient times, you can only find Ganoderma in deep forest and mountain cliffs. Scientific Ganoderma cultivation was not well known by then. As a very rare herb, it was very precious.

In 1970, a technician of Kyoto University Foodstuff Scientific Research Institute, Mr. Yukio Naoi, used "Spore Separation Ganoderma Cultivation Method" to successfully cultivate this fungus.

This cultivation method was introduced to China in 1975. Since the climate and soil conditions are ideal, this technique has been widely adopted. The enables more people around the world to benefit from this ancient herb.

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Ganoderma growth can be grouped into:

natural growth capsulated cultivation log wood cultivation Each has its own growth pattern, advantages and disadvantages.

Natural ganoderma growthThis is grown in nature, commonly known as wild Ganoderma. It depends on decomposed wooden particle of tree to form its fruit body.

However, this scarce fungus is usually found in high and steep mountain areas.

Even if someone finds it by chance, its effects are always lost due to aging. It becomes hard like leather. Furthermore, wild Ganoderma Lucidum may also be toxic if the wood is contaminated.

By then, Ganoderma spore powder in the fruit body has already been released. Hence its potency is very low. And since these fungi are haphazardly collected, quality control is impossible.

Capsulated cultivation (Vacuum packing)Until now, this is the most popular Ganoderma cultivation method. It uses crams of wood dust and chemical materials. Such Ganoderma Lucidum has a short growth period. It can be harvested in two months.

A high productivity and low cost of this cultivation makes it highly cost effective. However, as the fungus is grown on wooden crams and chemicals, it causes much consideration by the consumer.

In addition, such Ganoderma Lucidum are unable to take in natural sunlight, rain and essence of nature. So, its body is soft, loose and even split in shape.

The content of Organic Germanium, Triterpenes and Polysaccharides are lower. Furthermore, the most precious Ganoderma spore powder cannot be extracted.

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Hence its healing effect is much lower than log wood Ganoderma Lucidum.

Log wood cultivation

Log wood Ganoderma Lucidum is cultivated on natural log wood, taking one year to harvest. The process is time consuming and requires much effort.

However, as it takes time to fully absorb sunlight and water, it has a solid and firm body. It also contains the invaluable Ganoderma spore.

The Organic Germanium, Triterpenes and Polysaccharides in log wood Ganoderma are about 6 times higher than natural and capsulated Ganoderma.

Hence the active components and medicinal values of log wood Ganoderma Lucidum cannot be matched by other Ganoderma cultivation methods.

Ganoderma for Health

Today, scientists around the world are very interested in the healing property of this ancient herb. Using advanced technology, they uncover the truth about this herb that explains why it was highly praised in ancient time.

Currently, there are many herb supplements that include Ganoderma Lucidum. Some are good but many are not effective. It depends on several important factors to get the maximum health efficacy.

Affordable Health Assurance from Ganoderma

Amazing! But TRUE!! ' Ganoderma A Mushroom of Longevity and Immortality'. Gives Self health insurance which is affordable and work for your body and health too.

Health insurance is a reality of modern society. We are all prepared for health problems because of our lifestyle and to meet medical expenses a new financial activity in health called health insurance

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has evolved. Most of us are already covered in one or more health insurance plans and our endeavour is to get health insurance coverage for other health problems too at affordable rate, which are still uncovered by any of the health insurance plans that we already have.

Actually we hardly believe that we'll never use any of these health insurance plans because today we know that one has to undergo medical treatment for one reason or other and in order to keep ourself on a safe side we take a health insurance plan. Although it isn't a bad idea to be covered up with health insurance plans for a number of common health treatments but to overlook other alternatives of health insurance which not only save medical expenses but probably also help you stay healthy and fit for rest of your life is foolish.

Ganoderma YOUR -Self Health Insurance Plans

Ganoderma is itself a health insurance plan which can be taken by anyone who cares for health and fitness beforehand and knows that this little investment in health today will not only do away with medical expenses but will also save your body and mind from the inconvenience and pain of treatment which one has to undergo during this unhealthy condition. Health insurance plan from Ganoderma isn't just a marketing gimmick but something based on a solid foundation.

Look at what Ganoderma has to offer and you'll find it to be the most affordable health insurance plan. Ganoderma has been found to be effective in more than one way. It can protect your health in an effective and efficient way but only when you let ganoderma's affordable health insurance plan work for you. Whenever you take any health insurance plan you enquire about the company and the plan, about its pros and cons, so you can do this for ganoderma's health insurance plan too.

There is only one difference between other health insurance plans and ganoderma's affordable health insurance plan that is you have to see it yourself if ganoderma based products work for your body and health too and if yes than to what

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extent. Infact everybody doesn't gets same results with ganoderma and results vary from person to person as everybody has a unique health profile and a person's health profile decides how much time is required by ganoderma to provide visible results.

Complete FAMILY/Group Health Insurance Plan with GanodermaGanoderma health insurance plan isn't a health insurance plan available for individual but its a complete group health insurance plan affordable for the whole family. Ganoderma is not only an affordable health insurance but a health assurance something you seldom get from a health insurance plan.

Today its unfortunate that many people are still committing the same mistakes which have already threatened lifes of many, even when there have been effective measures to reduce this threat. Health isn't a simple subject but a complex one where you have to maximise your fortification against health problems to minimize the risk and Ganoderma is a complete health insurance plan which is not only an affordable health insurance plan but also an effective health insurance plan too.

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