About Reishi Mushrooms

For over 2000 years, Reishi mushrooms (Ganoderma lucidum) have been considered by the Chinese to be a high quality herbal medicine. In traditional Chinese medical theory, Reishi or Lingzhi is among the highest ranking herb. It improves overall health, increases the body´s healing ability, promotes longevity and does not cause any side effects even though it is taken continuously. According to Li Shi-Zhen, the famous physician and pharmacologist in Chinese history, long-term consumption of Reishi will promote a strong and healthy body and assure longevity. It has been proven by modern medical research that Reishi has a wide range of beneficial effects. Its main function is to promote blood circulation and increase the metabolic activities of cells (detoxification). It also helps with the proper functioning of all internal organs (balance the body functions).

 

 

Important elements found in Reishi

 

 

Red Reishi is primarily composed of complex carbohydrates called water-soluble polysaccharides, triterpeniods, proteins and amino acids. Researchers have identified that water-soluble polysaccharides are the most active element found in Red Reishi that have anti-tumour, immune modulating and blood pressure lowering effects.

 

 

Another major active ingredient found in Red 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.