Botanical sample - Ganoderma lucidum (Reishi) 10g

This item comes with: 10 grams of botanical mushroom sample.

Ganoderma lucidum, popularly known as the mushroom of immortality or the emperor's mushroom, is native to Asia and has sub-varieties all over the world. It is considered the most crucial “herb” in Traditional Chinese Medicine, with over 2,000 years of use history in Asia. This mushroom has been extensively researched, identifying many substances of interest.

Ganoderma lucidum is a woody mushroom, rich in lignin, making it unsuitable for conventional culinary use. Polysaccharides stand out, including beta-glucans, triterpenes and other pharmacologically relevant substances. The most recommended form of consumption is to use the mushroom as a whole, whether in tea, capsules, tablets, syrups, liquid extract or powder. This is because it is the combination of these substances that gives it its balance and makes it so special, being considered a true miracle of nature.

Store in a sealed container and produced gluten-free.

Sample marketed exclusively for fungal collections or for botanical studies and microscopy.

Its medicinal use:

• The author of the website www.reishi.com recommends the daily use of the Ganoderma mushroom, also known as Reishi, due to its properties as a potent immunomodulator. It helps balance the immune system, preventing infections and the invasion of foreign cells into the body. Studies conducted by researchers at the Federal University of São Carlos and EMBRAPA in Brasilia show great interest in the search for biologically active compounds in Ganoderma lucidum.
• Researchers in Israel have confirmed the efficacy of Ganoderma in the treatment of prostate cancer. More information on this topic can be found in the “Articles” section of the aforementioned website.
• According to John K. Chen and Tina T. Chen, authors of the book “Chinese Medical Herbology and Pharmacology,” available at http://www.aompress.com, Ganoderma exhibits various pharmacological effects, including antineoplastic activity due to the improvement of the immune system, an increase in monocytes, macrophages and T lymphocytes. It also promotes an increase in cytokines, interleukins, tumor necrosis factor and interferon.
• Ganoderma also has a cardiovascular effect, increasing cardiac contractility, controlling blood pressure and improving the oxygenation of cells in the heart muscle, contributing to cardiovascular health.
• Its antibiotic properties are broad-spectrum, inhibiting the growth of various bacteria such as E. coli, B. dysenteriae, Pseudomonas spp., Pneumococci, Streptococci (Type A) and Staphylococci, among others.
• Ganoderma also has hepatoprotective, antidiabetic, expectorant, antitussive, sedative, analgesic and antiasthmatic activities. Its hepatoprotective action is particularly useful during chemotherapy, relieving side symptoms and protecting the liver.
• This mushroom is recommended for skin problems such as dermatoses, scleroderma, alopecia, among others.
• It is also indicated for the treatment of autoimmune diseases, such as lupus erythematosus and rheumatoid arthritis, due to its immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory properties.
• Research shows significant improvements when Ganoderma is used as an adjunct in the treatment of AIDS patients, including increased resistance to secondary infections and weight gain in debilitated individuals.