Specifications:

• Product Name: Reishi Mushroom extract Effectiveness: Body Balance /Immunity enhancer / Kidney Healthy / Anti-cancer ContentSpecifications: Polysaccarides 10%, 25% UV

Description:

Product Name:               ReishiMushroom extract 
Effectiveness:   Body Balance / Immunity enhancer /Kidney Healthy / Anti-cancer 
1. Sources and Habitat
Língzhi (Japanese: reishi; Korean: yeongji, ) is the name for oneform of the mushroom Ganoderma lucidum, and its close relativeGanoderma tsugae, which grows in the northern Eastern Hemlockforests. These two species of bracket fungus have a worldwidedistribution in both tropical and temperate geographical regions,including North and South America, Africa, Europe, and Asia,growing as a parasite or saprotroph on a wide variety of trees.[1]Ganoderma lucidum enjoys special veneration in Asia, where it hasbeen used as a medicinal mushroom in traditional Chinese medicineas a herbal medicine for more than 4, 000 years, making it one ofthe oldest mushrooms known to have been used inmedicine. 

2. Descriptions and Specifications of Product
Content Specifications:   Polysaccarides 10%, 25%UV 
Molecular Formula:        C6H12O6•[C6H10O5]n-1
Molecular Mass:             300+(300-18)*(n-1)/2

3. Indications and Uses

Reishi may possess some anti-tumor, immunomodulatory andimmunotherapeutic activities, supported by some studies onpolysaccharides, terpenes, and other bioactive compounds isolatedfrom fruiting bodies and mycelia of this fungus.

A number of laboratory studies have shown anti-neoplastic effect offungal extracts or isolated compounds against some types ofcancer.

The mechanisms by which G. lucidum may affect cancer are unknownand may target different areas of cancer development: inhibition ofangiogenesis (formation of arterial vessels within the tumour)mediated by cytokines, cytoxicity, inhibiting migration of thecancer cells and metastasis, and inducing and enhancing apoptosisof tumor cells.

Variation between preparations and potential negative side effectscannot be ruled out. G. lucidum' extracts may be adaptogenic,anti-allergenic and anti-hypertensive due to the presence oftriterpenes. Apart from these properties, Reishi has been found tobe anti-inflammatory, antiviral, anti-parasitic, anti-fungal,antidiabetic, anti-hypotensive, and protective of theliver.[citation needed] It has also been found to inhibit plateletaggregation, and to lower blood pressure, cholesterol and bloodsugar. 

Reishi may act as a blood pressure stabilizer, antioxidant,analgesic, a kidney and nerve tonic. It has been used in bronchitisprevention and in cardiovascular treatment, and in the treatment ofhigh triglycerides, high blood pressure, hepatitis, allergies,chemotherapy support, HIV support, and fatigue and altitudesickness. 

Some peer-reviewed studies indicate that ganoderic acid has someprotective effects against liver injury by viruses and other toxicagents in mice, suggesting a potential benefit of this compound inthe treatment of liver diseases in humans. 

Several species of Ganoderma have been used in traditional Asianmedicines for thousands of years. Collectively, the Ganoderma arebeing investigated for a variety of potential therapeuticbenefits.