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REISHI MUSHROOM
DESCRIPTION : Reishi (known as ling chih or ling-zhi, "mushroom of immortality" in China; known as reishi or as mannentake, "10,000 year old mushroom" in Japan) is a basidomycetes, or polypore (with pores under the cap, instead of gills) that grows on the trunks or stumps of trees. Prune trees yield the highest level of ganoderic acid. Although it typically has a kidney shaped cap form on a slightly twisted columnar stalk, it can also look like deer antlers and many other shapes. It is distinguished by brownish-red color with almost black and orange stripes, which are also highly variable. Ganoderma is the single most highly rated herb, in terms of multiple benefits and lack of side effects, in all of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
PHYSIOLOGY : The proteins contain all of the essential amino acids, and most commonly occuring non-essential amino acids and amides. The fatty acids are largely unsaturated, and reishi are rich in vitamins (especially B3, B5,C & D) and minerals (esp. calcium, phosphorous, & iron). Ganoderma has the most active polysaccharides (long chains of sugars) among medicinal plant sources. Ganoderma is the only known source of a group of triterpenoides known as ganderic acids, which have a molecular structure similiar to steroid hormones. A study of nine edible medicinal mushrooms connected antitumor activity to polysaccharides and fatty substances that were probably ergosterols. Ganoderma also neutralized free-radicals such as carbon tetrachloride and ethionine in animal livers, and reversed fatty infiltration.
INDICATIONS : Cancer, (side effects of cancer treatments including radiation, chemotherapy and surgery); high altitude stress; high cholesterol and hyperlipidemia; high blood pressure; chronic fatigue syndrome and AIDS; weakness of the lung; wasting syndromes; spiritual malaise; difficulty concentrating; poor digestion; insomnia and poorly regulated immune response.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE : For general tonification and protection, 150 mg to 350 mg of a 10:1 or stronger extract daily, between meals. Estimate for therapeutic use: 3-9 grams extract daily, divided into three doses, for several months, then taper back to 1-6 grams daily if desired, or as recommended by a health care practitioner. For high blood pressure, 750 mg. twice daily (10:1). Initial results may take a week to develop, and maximum benefits may take 2 weeks or more.
TOXICITY, CAUTIONS & CONTRAINDICATIONS : None. High doses of unextracted powder may lead to loosening of the stools, dry mouth, skin rash, or slight digestive upset initially (extracts can be designed to reduce this).
