Reishii is the most prominent and ancient medicinal mushroom in the world. It has been used in Asia for thousand of years. Ganoderma is used both as a general immune-stimulating tonic and as a remedy to treat a variety of illnesses, including hypertension, arthritis, asthma, anorexia, gastritis, bronchitis, high cholesterol, hepatitis, cardiovascular problems, and cancers (esophegal, throat). It’s various constituents include Beta D glucans (responsible for its immune-stimulating properties), ganoderic acids (responsible for its cholesterol and cardiovascular effects and polysaccharides (responsible for its antitumour activity against sarcoma 180). The mechanism(s) of action may be attributed to the antioxidant activity of the mushroom or to its immunomodulation activity.

Current research indicates that the therapeutic effects of the Reishii result from a full-spectrum extract: the entire extract is more effective therapeutically than the isolates alone. Recent studies showed that more than 75% of polypore mushroom species (including ganoderma) showed anticrobial activity and 45% inhibited growth of a wide variety of microorganisms. Ganoderma applanatum has numerous therapeutic effects including anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti-tumour and supportive of the lungs / respiratory system.

Cautions/Contraindications:
• Studies indicate that reishii mushrooms are very safe to take, causing no toxic reactions (in mice) at high doses, and only rarely producing adverse reactions in humans after long-term (3-6 months) and continuous use.
• Do not take if you are pregnant or breast feeding

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