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DOCTORS REFFERENCE OF GANODERMA

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Dr. S. Ranjan M.D., D .M.( Cardiology), Cardiologist Consultant.                                            City Hospital, Chennai, Madras, India Reishi or Ganoderma Lucidum is a powerful herb and has been used for more than 5000 years for its medicinal effects. It has more than 200 active ingredients which makes it unique in its positive effect on health. It has been used as a supplementary form of therapy to any form of treatment. The benefits of Reishi are broad, virtually non-toxic and absolutely safe. The major effects of Reishi are: ANTI-OXIDANT : Reishi is a powerful antioxidant, rated 7 times more potent than Ginseng . Antioxidants are substances which detoxify the body from the harmful effects of "free radicals" . Antioxidants delay the ageing proces...

GANODERMA AND HEART

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                GANODERMA AND HEART By Dr. S. RANJAN, M.D, D.M.(Cardiology) City Hospital, Chennai, Madras, India. Reishi or Ganoderma Lucidum is a very powerful herb and it has been used for more than 5000 years for its medicinal effects. It has more than 200 active ingredients which makes it unique in its positive effect on health. The health benefits of Reishi  are broad, virtually nontoxic and absolutely safe. Reishi has been used as a cardio tonic and bas many beneficial effects on the heart .The important effects on the heart are due to Triterpine Compounds. The following effects are documented by researches and the following is a comprehensive summary of effects of Reishi on the heart. Anti-oxidant effect: Reishi being a powerful anti-oxidant helps to scavenge the free radicals which are injurious to cells. Antioxidants are helpful in retarding the progression of atherosclerosis and redu...