Reishi Mushroom  (Ganoderma lucidum)

Reishi has been called an "immune potentiator." Recent studies have indicated that Reishi can
have a number of other effects: Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant, Antiviral through
inducing interferon production, Lowers blood pressure, Cardiotonic action through lowering
serum cholesterol, Expectorant & Antitussive, Liver (Hepatitis)-protecting and detoxifying,
protection against ionizing radiation, Antibacterial, and Anti-HIV activity. Reishi contains calcium,
iron and phosphorus as well as vitamins C, D, and B - including pantothenic acid, which is
essential to nerve function and the adrenal glands.

The reishi mushroom is also known as Ling-Zhi in Chinese. They are an Asian form of
Ganoderma lucidum and a polypore mushroom which are categorized as tough and leathery.
Physically, reishi  mushrooms are large, very dark and woody-looking mushrooms.

While mostmushrooms are 90% water, reishi mushrooms are 75% water.?In order to consume them internally,
they must be made into a tea or an extract. (The Reishi mushroom can increase the production of
interleukin1 and 2, resulting in inhibition of tumor growth. Studies show that Reishi can have a
number of other positive effects on the body such as analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant,
anti-viral (through its interferon production), lowers blood pressure. It also acts as a cardiotonic by
lowering serum and increasing the production of interleukin 1 and 2, which results in inhibition of
tumor cholesterol, expectorant, anti-tissue, liver protecting and detoxifying, protection against
ionizing radiation, antibacterial, and anti-HIV activity. Available fresh or as supplement).