Reishi Mushroom
Also known as: Ganoderma; Lingzhi; Ling chih; Ling zhe; Ling-zhi; Mannentakel; Varnished Conk
Description
The Reishi Mushroom is a type of Japanese Mushroom.
Botanical Name
Ganoderma lucidum
Health Benefits of Reishi Mushrooms
Cardiovascular System
Reishi Mushrooms may help to prevent the deposition of atherosclerotic plaque in Arteries that leads to Atherosclerosis. [1]
Reishi Mushrooms may improve Blood Circulation to the Heart. [2]
Reishi Mushrooms may help to prevent abnormal Blood Clotting. [3]
Reishi Mushrooms may lower Blood Pressure in High Blood Pressure patients (due to the Ganoderic Acid content of Reishi Mushrooms). [4]
Digestive System
Reishi Mushrooms may help to prevent and treat Ulcers - Peptic. [5]
Immune System
Reishi Mushrooms may prevent and treat Allergies. [6]
Reishi Mushrooms may protect against some forms of Cancer: [7]
Reishi Mushrooms may inhibit the growth of Astrocytomas. [8]
Reishi Mushrooms may help to prevent Cancer - Bladder. [9]
Reishi Mushrooms may be useful for the treatment of Cancer - Breast. [10]
Reishi Mushrooms may help to prevent Cancer - Colon. [11]
Reishi Mushrooms may suppress the proliferation of Leukemia cells (by stimulating the release of Cancer-suppressing Immune System chemicals (Cytokines). [12]
Reishi Mushrooms may be useful for the prevention or treatment of Cancer - Liver. [13]
Reishi Mushrooms may cause the regression of some cases of Cancer - Lung(due to the Beta-D-Glucan content of Reishi). [14]
Reishi Mushrooms may be useful for the treatment of Lymphomas. [15]
Reishi Mushrooms may inhibit the growth of Melanoma cells. [16]
Reishi Mushrooms may be useful for the treatment of Multiple Myeloma. [17]
Reishi Mushrooms may be useful for the treatment of Cancer - Prostate. [18]
Reishi Mushrooms may help to prevent and treat Sarcomas: [19]
Reishi Mushrooms may inhibit the growth of Fibrosarcoma cells. [20]
Reishi Mushrooms may stimulate the apoptosis (cell death) of Cancer - Stomach cells. [21]
Reishi Mushrooms may be an effective treatment for (chronic) Hepatitis.
Reishi Mushrooms may inhibit Inflammation: [22]
Reishi Mushrooms may inhibit the Inflammation associated with Allergies.
Reishi Mushrooms may inhibit the Inflammation associated with Bronchitis. [23]
Reishi Mushrooms may inhibit the Inflammation associated with Conjunctivitis. [24]
Reishi Mushrooms may inhibit the Inflammation associated with Rheumatism.
Reishi Mushrooms may stimulate the general function of the Immune System (due to their Beta-D-Glucan and Ganoderic Acid content): [25]
Reishi Mushrooms may stimulate the production of Antibodies.
Reishi Mushrooms may stimulate Helper T-Cells. [26]
Reishi Mushrooms may stimulate and protect Macrophages. [27]
Reishi Mushrooms may enhance the function of Neutrophils. [28]
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