Medicinal uses of reishi mushroom?

I am taking reishi mushroom to improve my health. What are the uses of this mushroom? Does it have the ability to treat cancer?(Bach Ngoc Giau)

Reply:

There are only 6 types of Ganoderma that have been thoroughly studied for their medicinal properties: red, black, blue, white, yellow, and purple Ganoderma. Of these 6, black and red Ganoderma are considered to have the best medicinal properties and are the most widely used in the world today.

Of the two, red mushrooms are proven to be the healthiest because they boost the immune system, increase body activity, and prevent aging. Black mushrooms are commonly sold in traditional Chinese medicine stores. These mushrooms come in a variety of sizes. Mature mushrooms typically measure 6 inches in diameter, but some can be as large as 10 inches in diameter.

Most products advertised as “natural” are made with black reishi. Although considered a nutritious herb, black reishi is not as valuable as red reishi because it does not contain as many polysaccharides as red reishi.

Ganoderma lucidum is considered a super herb because people can use it for a long time in large quantities without harm. For about 2,000 years, people have not found any side effects of Ganoderma lucidum. However, people who are too sensitive may also experience some symptoms such as feeling a little indigestion, dizziness, or itchy skin in the first time of use. The reason is due to the body's strong reaction to excrete toxins from food and proves the good effect of Ganoderma lucidum. These people will return to normal after a while.

Red reishi mushroom is considered a super herb, the best of all reishi mushrooms. Illustration photo

Normally, people can see the effects from 10 days to 2 weeks after using Ganoderma. And if used continuously for 2 months, they will feel the wonderful results of Ganoderma.

Ganoderma lucidum can be used by all ages, including children and pregnant women, or at any time, even when not sick. Its most beneficial effect is to support and build the immune system. Therefore, the mushroom is also very beneficial for a healthy person. However, it is best to consult a doctor before using it.

Uses of Ganoderma lucidum: Stabilizes blood pressure, prevents and supports cancer treatment, detoxifies the liver, is effective for liver diseases such as hepatitis, cirrhosis, fatty liver..., improves resistance, prevents diseases, prevents and treats diabetes, prevents the aging process, helps the body stay young, prevents prostate cancer, prevents headaches and limbs, reduces fatigue... In addition, Ganoderma lucidum helps clean the intestines, prevents chronic constipation and diarrhea. For respiratory diseases, the mushroom is up to 80% effective in helping to relieve and cure allergic bronchitis, bronchial asthma, and prevent obesity...

Specifically:

- Anti-cancer effect: Germanium prevents cancer in the body because it eliminates and inhibits the growth of cancer cells, producing abundant vitamins, minerals, and proteins needed by the body.

- For the excretory system: The steroid group in reishi mushrooms has the effect of detoxifying the liver, protecting the liver from cholesterol synthesis, neutralizing viruses and inhibiting many types of pathogenic bacteria, so it is effective for hepatobiliary diseases such as hepatitis, cirrhosis, and fatty liver.

- Diabetes prevention and treatment: Mushrooms contain Polysaccharides that restore pancreatic islet cells and thereby promote insulin secretion, fundamentally improve insulin function (the main cause of diabetes) and reduce blood sugar in people with diabetes.

- Effects on skin: Helps the body excrete toxins, removes strange pigments on the skin, making the skin beautiful and rosy, and prevents skin diseases such as allergies and acne.

- For the nervous system: Reduces fatigue, calms, supports the nerves. Helps relax the nerves, reduces the effects of caffeine and relaxes muscles. Using reishi mushrooms to treat headaches, insomnia, nervous breakdown, stress causing anxiety and tension will be effective.

- On the immune system: Enhances the activity of the immune system and antivirals, helping the body stay young and increase longevity. In the treatment of viral hepatitis, reishi mushrooms have the effect of enhancing the activity of macrophages and lymphocytes by increasing the function of interferon production in the body. Produces abundant vitamins, minerals, and proteins necessary for the body.

- Anti-allergy effect thanks to Ganoderic Acid. Ganoderma mushroom acts as an antioxidant to reduce free radicals in the body, anti-aging, anti-cancer, protect and counteract the effects of radiation. Mushrooms also help the body quickly eliminate toxins, including heavy alkalis.

- For the circulatory system: Prevents fatty infiltration, atherosclerosis and complications (coronary atherosclerosis). Has a special effect in eliminating cholesterol in the blood and blood vessel walls, supporting the heart, purifying the blood, reducing cholesterol, reducing arteriosclerosis, promoting blood circulation, and enhancing blood circulation.

Reduces blood pressure, regulates and stabilizes blood pressure, has a very good effect for patients with diabetes accompanied by high blood pressure. Reduces fatigue, supports nerves, prevents headaches and limb pain, regulates menstruation.

- For digestion: Ganoderma cleans the intestines, promotes the digestive system, and prevents chronic constipation and diarrhea.

According to VnExpress - NT