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All About Ganoderma Lucidum Herb
Ganoderma lucidum, a species of fungus, has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for more than 4,000 years. This Chinese herb grows as a parasite at the base and stumps of a wide variety of trees in both tropical and temperate geographical regions, including Asia, Africa, Europe and North and South America. This is soft, corky and flat with a red-varnished, kidney-shaped cap and white to brown pores underneath. As its wild form is rare, it is now cultivated in various parts of the world in artificial environment. Ganoderma lucidum occurs in two growth forms, one is sessile and rather large with only a small or no stalk, found in North America, and the other is smaller and has a long, narrow stalk found mainly in the tropics. However, it also grows in intermediate shape of the two types. Environmental conditions play a vital role in the growth of these herbs.
It is ranked one of the superior Chinese medicinal herbs by The Shen Nong's Herbal Classic, a 2000-year-old medicinal Chinese book. Ganoderma lucidum is a source of biologically active polysaccharides with presumed medicinal properties. It is the only known source of triterpenes, known as ganoderic acids, which molecular structure is similar to that of steroid hormones. It also contains coumarin, mannitol, ergosterol, lactones, alkaloids, unsaturated fatty acids vitamins and minerals. Ganoderma lucidum is anti-viral, anti-parasitic, anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic, anti-fungal, anti-hypotensive and protective of the liver. It has no negative side-effects.
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This Chinese herb is used for treatment of blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar, bronchitis prevention, cardiovascular treatment, hepatitis, allergies, chemotherapy support, HIV support, fatigue, asthma, cough and altitude sickness. It is also regarded as kidney and nerve tonic. This herb also strengthens the respiratory system and has a healing effect on the lungs. Japanese Reishi is a type of Ganoderma Lucidum mushroom. Reishi Benefits are numerous. Today Organic Reishi is available in syrups, tablets, injections, soups, teas and tinctures.
Log on to www.longevityherbs.com for more information on various herbal remedies and other medicinal Chinese herbs. Longevity Herbs offers a range of products made of Ganoderma lucidum. Some Ganoderma lucidum products are “Allergy Combo: Lung Health”, “Allergy Combo: Skin Health”, “Lung Health Combo”, and “Skin Health Combo and Focus Combo”. “Allergy Combo: Lung Health” is used to prevent sinus and asthma-related allergies. “Lung Health Combo -- Reishi” (100 caps) plus “Cordyceps” (100 caps) – is used respiratory illnesses.