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Reishi
(Ganoderma,
Lingzhi)
The Reishi mushroom is one
of the most important of all Essence herbs, ranking in importance
with Ginseng. Many studies have shown it to greatly strengthen
the body’s resistance to disease. It is taken over
long periods of time and thought in Asia to lengthen life.
Reishi is known as a cardiotonic
herb due to its ability to improve blood flow and reduce
oxygen consumption in the heart muscle. Regular use of this
mushroom helps regulate cholesterol levels and platelet activity
in the bloodstream.
Reishi's anti-inflammatory
abilities also have received considerable attention. In clinical
studies, Reishi significantly inhibited several types of
allergic reactions, including positive effects against asthma
and contact dermatitis.
Reishi intensifies the body's
free radical scavenging ability and is especially effective
against harmful hydroxyl radicals. Reishi is such a strong
hydroxyl radical scavenger that its actions continue even
after it is absorbed and metabolized.
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