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Ganoderma Lucidum - The Miraculous Herb
Ganoderma lucidum or Reishi, a species of fungus, has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for more than 4000 years. It is one of the oldest mushrooms known to have been used as herbal medicine. It grows as a parasite at the base and stumps on a wide variety of trees in both tropical and temperate geographical regions including Asia, Europe, Africa and North and South America. Its wild form is rare and now it is cultivated. The Chinese herb is soft, flat and corky, with a red-varnished, kidney-shaped cap and white to dull brown pores underneath.
Also known as Lingzhi in Chinese, means herb of spiritual potency, this species of Ganoderma has so many health benefits. This Japanese Reishi is the source of a group of triterpenes, known as ganoderic acids, which molecular structure is similar to that of steroid hormones. It is a source of biologically active polysaccharides and contains ergosterol, coumarin, lactones, mannitol, alkaloids, unsaturated fatty acids, vitamins and minerals.
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Because of these properties, Ganoderma lucidum has been regarded as anti-tumor, anti-viral, adaptogenic, anti-allergenic, anti-hypertensive, anti-inflammatory, anti-parasitic, anti-fungal, antidiabetic, anti-hypotensive, and protective of the liver. The organic Reishi also helps stabilizes blood pressure, lowers cholesterol and blood sugar. It is used in bronchitis prevention and in cardiovascular medication, and in the treatment of allergies, hepatitis, chemotherapy support, HIV support, and also for fatigue and altitude sickness. It is also found to strengthen the respiratory system and have a healing effect on the lungs, and is beneficial for those with asthma, cough and other respiratory problems.
Longevity Herbs offers a range of Ganoderma lucidum products. Some of them are “Allergy Combo: Lung Health”, “Lung Health Combo”, “Allergy Combo: Skin Health”, and “Skin Health Combo and Focus Combo”. “Allergy Combo: Lung Health” helps calm your body’s oversensitivity to allergens. It can be used to prevent sinus and asthma-related allergies. “Lung Health Combo has Reishi” (100 caps) plus “Cordyceps” (100 caps). It fights respiratory illnesses. “Allergy Combo: Skin Health” is used specifically for skin allergies or deficiencies such as itching, eczema, sudamina, athlete’s foot, and psoriasis. It is good for skin rejuvenation and also helps to enrich your circulation. “Focus Combo” -- Reishi (100 caps) + Gui Pi Tang (Vital Energy Tonic) (100 caps) -- helps you get healthy body and mind. Log on to www.longevityherbs.com for more information on Reishi Benefits and other Herbal Remedies.