Reishi Mushroom - Ganoderma Lucidum Reishi, Ganoderma Lucidum, Ling Zhi, is a herbal mushroom known to have miraculous health benefits. Reishi mushroom is known for its healing and body system-balancing properties. We will discuss how it is being used to balance the immune system and improve a variety of serious health conditions. Reishi comes in a variety of forms including powdered and liquid extracts, teas and even coffees. 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. Studies have shown that reishi mushrooms have the ability to regulate or balance the immune system, whether the immune system is overactive in the case of autoimmune diseases or underactive in the case of chronic illness. Researchers also noted that reishi supports T-cells in attacking tumors, inhibits the growth of human leukemic cells and helps to re-establish normal levels of white blood cells. Reishi has been shown in studies to help 80 percent of people with heart problems. It is known to reduce and balance cholesterol, lower blood pressure, and lower platelet aggregation, which reduces the incidence of blood clots and strokes, as well as migraines. Reishi’s calming and energy-regulating properties appear to be key to its beneficial influence on blood pressure and the immune system. Japanese research demonstrates the effectiveness of reishi mushroom in inhibiting histamine release, which means it is useful in the treatment of type 1 allergies, including anaphylactic shock, atopic dermatitis, hay fever, hives, drug allergies, and bronchial asthma. Reishi is primarily composed of complex carbohydrates called water-soluble polysaccharides, triterpenoids, proteins and amino acids. Researchers have identified that water-soluble polysaccharides are the most active element found in Reishi that have anti-tumour, immune modulating and blood pressure lowering effects. Reishi helps regenerate and protect the liver from toxicity. Researchers state, “Reishi appears to accelerate the clearance of drugs from the system through its effect on the liver.” This helps to explain why Reishi is used in Traditional Chinese medicine for poisoning and chronic hepatitis. In a three-month clinical study, acute hepatitis-B patients showed significant improvement, even after only one month of treatment. Another major active ingredient found in 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. Regular consumption of 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. 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. 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 Reishi’s calming effect reduces the nighttime restlessness and nagging thoughts that can bring on sleep disorders. Research also shows that taking reishi before bed lengthens the restful, REM (rapid eye movement) stage of sleep. Reishi’s calming effects are valuable to those who suffer from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. It will also help calm children whose nervous systems have been hijacked by caffeine, sugar, sugar-substitutes and mood-altering food coloring. Reishi is a supplement that can be taken on a daily basis. #reishi #ganoderma #mushroom #agric - @embraiseagric_mushroom