Lingzhi (Ganoderma Tsugae, Ganoderma Lucidum)

Natural Healing Alternative Medicine

An exclusive ingredient in the 2 day diet japan lingzhi Prevents the digestion of dietary fat, hence reducing its absorption by the body After sometime of consumption, body parts prone to fat accumulation(belly, arms, thighs and buttocks) could see dramatic benefits This unique formula boosts 3 essential benefits; Lingzhi (Ganoderma lucidum) was a highly prized herb valued for its ability to improve immunity, slow down the aging process and improve memory without toxicity The earliest mention of medicinal use of this rare mushroom was in the over 2000 year old Chinese book, Shennong bencao jing "Divine Farmer's Classic of Pharmaceutics"

Comments As always try a small bit first The medicinal properties of Ganoderma have a long history in Chinese medicine Ganoderma tsugae is known as songshan lingzhi by the Chinese More recent scientific studies indicate that both species may be useful in treating some types of cancers, especially breast cancer Ganoderma tsugae has been found to have similar properties to G lucidum Much of the medicinal value may be concentrated in the extremely tough rubbery stem If you have health issues or take medication there is a possibility of interaction Check with your doctor

This soup and the featured "Emperor of the Chinese Herbs" - the LingZhi or Ganoderma Lucidum is my entry this week to the Weekend Herb Blogging I hope this herb is also available in your Chinatown market so you can try it Weekend Herb Blogging is hosted this week by Maninas of Food Matters , supported by Kalyn of Kalyn's Kitchen To see last week's round-ups, please check out the very friendly Wandering Chopsticks Oleic acid and cyclooctasulfur, two important constituent of organic Reishi mushroom have been known to inhibit the release of histamine in the blood, which may prove beneficial for patients suffering from asthma and other allergies

In recent studies Reishi Mushroom has shown to improve cardiovascular health by stimulating blood circulation, lowering blood pressure and cholesterol, and relaxing the nerves, all of which lead to improved heart health While Reishi Mushroom does wonders to protect the body's major organs including the heart and liver, it also helps relieve more minor everyday discomforts such as allergies, muscle aches, stress and anxiety Acute and long-term studies have found Ganoderma lucidum to be generally well-tolerated in recommended doses for up to 16 months The most common adverse events reported are skin rash , dizziness, and headache

is unpredictable Only the fruit body can be harvested, when the active ingredients have already decreased The dried mushrooms may not have the potency of the fresh mushroom After it matures, the fruit body is hardened by fibers which makes it more difficult to extract and digest the active ingredients The spores are of microscopic dimensions, similar to the size of bacteria They are protected by two layers of hardened cell walls These cell walls trap the active ingredients inside and are indigestible is now available in capsule or tablet form, which makes it possible to avoid the bitter taste and standardize the dosage However, not all lingzhi

During the first week, they may experience slight swelling of the head or dizziness Arthritis patient may experience a temporary increase in the pain level This is a cleansing reaction, often called a "healing crisis" Continue to take lingzhi which are formed as the mushroom matures This powder contains high quality protein, with all 18 essential amino acids included It has a combination of natural vitamins and critical trace elements essential for the functioning of the immune system In the cell membrance or the cell wall of spores of single-cell fungus, also called yeast, or multi-cell fungi, including Lingzhi

In Chinese medication, Lucid Ganoderma is being used to treat neurasthenia and insomnia since it works on the central nervous system Extracts from Lucid Ganoderma inhibit and reduce the level of body activity This inhibitory effect is suitable for helping to resume the order of activity level The fact that Lucid Ganoderma delays death as a result of over-dosage of a central stimulant such as caffeine demonstrates that Lucid Ganoderma works on the central nervous system by applying the inhibitory effect Lingzhi is now widely researched across the globe by many universities and research institutions and sterling work has been done by China and Japan