Ganoderma lucidum - Medicinal mushroom

Ganoderma lucidum, Chinese name Ling Zhi, called Reishi in Japan, is a type of mushroom known in the Far East for more than 4,000 years for its effectiveness in treating. Ganoderma Lucidum is its botanical name. Both Gano and derma are derived from Greek where Gano means shiny and Derma means skin. So, naturally ganoderma lucidum mushroom has a bright shiny appearance. In some cases, Ganoderma lucidum is treated as "miracle mushroom" due to historical events in ancient China that mentioned Ganoderma lucidum ability to attain immortality.

Ganoderma lucidum differs from the supermarket varieties in that its texture is similar to wood. In traditional Chinese medicine, Ganoderma lucidum is in the most highly rated herb category in terms of multiple benefit and absence of side effects. It is the only known source of a group of triterpenes known as ganoderic acids, which have a molecular structure similar to steroid hormones. It has the most active polysaccharides (long "chains" of sugars) among medicinal plant sources. Ganoderma lucidum also contains ergosterols, complete proteins, unsaturated fatty acids, vitamins and minerals.

Wild Ganoderma lucidum is scarce and suffers from adverse environmental conditions such as insect infestation, lack of proper nutrients, non-optimum temperatures, and lack of humidity. The timing of the harvest cannot be controlled, and the mature Ganoderma lucidum has already lost most of its digestible active ingredients.

 

 

What is Ganoderma lucidum

Ganoderma lucidum a family of more than 200 mushroom species, are good for our health.

Ganoderma lucidum is one of the most beautiful mushrooms in the world. When very young its varnished surface is red, bright yellow, and white. Later the white and yellow shades disappear, but the resulting varnished, reddish to reddish brown surface is still quite beautiful and distinctive. The 6 different types of Ganoderma lucidum differentiated by color: red, purple, blue, yellow, black, white). While Ganoderma lucidum is annual and does not actually grow more each year like some perennial polypores, its fruiting body is quite tough and can last for months... Read More

 

Ganoderma Lucidum (Red Reishi) - Description

Synonyms: Ganoderme laque, Ganoderme luisant, Glanzender Lackporling, Lacquered Bracket, Polypore lucide

Location: North America, Europe, Asia

Edibility: Not edible Read More

 

Medicinal mushrooms

Medicinal mushrooms are mushrooms used in the practice of medicine. Many species of mushrooms have been used in folk medicine for thousands of years and is best documented in the East. Medicinal mushrooms are now being studied by many ethno botanists and medical researchers. The ability of some of these mushrooms to inhibit tumor growth and ... Read More

 

Ganoderma lucidum Spores

G. lucidum spores refer to powder that a ripe ganoderma mushroom releases. This powder which consists of small seeds contains wonderful curative properties and is the essence of ganoderma lucidum mushroom. It has more curative powers than the body of g. lucidum. Spores can not be taken and digested in their original or raw form because of tough spore shell... Read More

Health Benefits of Ganoderma lucidum Mushrooms

Ganoderma Lucidum is one of the most highly regarded medicinal supplements and is probably the best choice when looking for a general health tonic to improve overall health and increase longevity. Modern clinical research about Ganoderma lucidum also supports many of the uses for this mushroom as described in traditional medicine ... Read More

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The Ganoderma History

In China, for over 2,000 years, the mushroom known as Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum) has been called “God’s Herb”. Also recognized by its Chinese name, Ling Zhi, Reishi’s reputation for being effective in treating a wide range of ailments moved Chinese Emperors throughout the various Dynasties to order servants to search for wild Ganoderma lucidum mushrooms found atop distant mountains, believing that the consumption of Ganoderma lucidum would grant them eternal youth and enhanced health. Because of the mushroom’s remote habitat and the scarcity of high-quality specimens, the use of Ganoderma lucidum for medicinal purposes... Read More

 

 

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