20/06/2016
GANODERMA LUCIDUM
Commonly referred to as Reishi, Ganoderma Lucidum is a bitter, hard mushroom that is used to enhance longevity and better health in the traditional Chinese medicine. It is only used as a medicinal mushroom and not in cooking. Medicinal users claim that ganoderma can heal and fight allergies, liver diseases, lung problems, diabetes, cancer, heart disease and other illnesses. Ganoderma is used among those patients who are under taking radiotherapy and chemotherapy so as to reduce pain
We will look at some of the benefits of consuming Ganoderma Lucidum
IMMUNITY BENEFITS
Ganoderma is prescribed by medical practitioners as it is sought to enhance the immune system support.
CARDIOVASCULAR BENEFITS
Ganoderma is said to inhibit the platelets aggregation and reduce the blood pressure.
Ganoderma Lucidum
ENHANCE BLOOD SUGAR BALANCE
Ganoderma has blood-sugar lowering effect and this is due to the polysaccharides referred to as the Ganoderma A, B, C. Ganoderma has the capability to enhance plasma insulin levels, increase the glucose liver metabolism, and enhance peripheral tissue and its utilization of glucose.
ANTI INFLAMMATORY EFFECTS
Hot water extracts from Ganoderma have an anti-inflammatory effect.
LIVER PROTECTOR
Ganoderma is used due to its liver protection ability, that is, hepatoprotective.
OXYGENATION
Another unique advantage of ganoderma is its usefulness in altitude sickness. Ganoderma reduces illness caused by altitude through oxygenating blood.