DOCTORS REFFERENCE OF GANODERMA

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 process and this effect is translated into protection of health in old age. By Oxidation, LDL cholesterol is converted into atherogenic LDL which is deposited in the blood vessel wall to promote atherosclerosis, which causes blockages in the blood vessels leading to heart attacks, stroke etc. Reishi being a powerful antioxidant prevents the conversion of LDL to atherogenic LDL there by preventing vascular disorders.  Reishi also decreases the LDL cholesterol levels, and can be taken regularly to prevent the vascular disorders.

IMMUNOMODULAION: Reishi has a powerful effect on the immune system and helps to enhance immunity .It increases both hormonal and cell mediated immunity and helps us to fight against very many infections( Viral & Bacterial). Reishi is a powerful immunomodulator and regulates the hyperimmune state and helps to control autoimmune disorders. A group of chemicals known as Ganoderic acids and polysaccharides have immunoregulating effect and help to fight autoimmune diseases. The enhancement of immuune system is very useful in the treatment of cancer to destroy cancer cells. Reishi increases the production of lnterleukin I & II which are potent anticancer substances. Reishi increases the production of Interferon which mediates various immune reactions and helps in fighting infections. The increased immunity plays a vital role in children in prevention of many viral and bacterial infections and Reishi can protect children from various lethal infections. Reishi has been used in infections like HIV and Hepatitis B and there are various studies available to support their use .

ANTI-CANCER EFFECT: In 1977 it was discovered in Japan that Reishi has anticancer effect. The polysaccharide fraction has the anticancer effect. Reishi has been approved as an anticancer drug in Japan and is being used as a supplementary therapy in cancer treatment. Reishi can be used to reduce the side effects of chemotherapy and radiation and to relieve pain. It may help to prevent metastasis as well as recurrence of cancer. Even in terminal stages of cancer it may help to relieve the pain and give a sense of well being and quality of life. It is very useful in Psoriasis where there is rapid turn-over of cells in tile skin.

ANTl-INFLAMATORY EFFECT: Reishi has an effective anti- inflammatory agent and it is useful in many painful diseases especially in various types of Arthritis. Reishi inhibits the production of COX-2 and it is a natural pain killer. It helps to give excellent remission in chronic arthritis e.g. Rheumatoid Arthritis and connective tissue and collagen vascular disorders and autoimmune diseases. With its anti-inflammatory effect it can be used in various painful conditions. Reishi can be can be used for long periods without any side effects and can also help to reduce the intake of pain killers which are potentially dangerous. The anti-inflammatory effect has been used in treating Alzheimer’s disease and degenerative disorders of the brain.

VASODILATING EFFECT: Reishi is a powerful vasodilator and this is mediated by Adenosine. It increases the blood supply to the vital organs e.g. heart, brain, kidney, liver etc. Adenosine also has anti platelet effect and tl1e combination of the two actions improves macro and micro- circulation. Reishi is used in diseases related to blood vessel like heart attack, stroke etc. to improve the blood flow and help to recover from these diseases. By improving tile blood supply to various tissues Reishi protects

the tissues from injury, regularizes their functions and helps to heal chronic ulcers ego Diabetic foot ulcers .In old age many organ functions are reduced due to reduction in blood supply and Reishi by improving the blood supply to various organs can preserve those functions.

ANTI-ALLERGIC EFFECT: Reishi has excellent anti allergic properties. LANOSTAN found in Reishi can inhibit the production of allergens. It also stabilizes mast cells there by preventing the liberation of factors responsible for allergic reactions. Reishi is very useful in various allergic disorders e.g.: sinusitis, bronchitis, Allergic Asthma, Dermatitis etc. By acting on the immune system also Reishi helps to control allergic reactions. Many asthmatic patients have excellent control and remission of asthmatic episodes and their dependency on medications will come down.

Reishi has other important actions on our body:

A) It helps to control High blood pressure by its ACE inhibiting Effect.                                                        Ganoderic Acid-fraction F has this ACE inhibiting effect.

It also helps to stabilize low blood pressure. The ACE inhibiting effect also helps the heart to improve its pumping function.

B) Reishi helps to reduce high blood sugar and useful in Diabetes. It increases the pancreatic blood flow and improves its function. Many Diabetic patients will be able to reduce their Insulin or medications and even stop Insulin. It may stimulate the production of Insulin by B-cells of the Pancreas. Ganodelan A & B is responsible for blood sugar reducing property of Reishi. Many of the vascular complications of diabetes can be prevented or postponed by taking Reishi.

C) Reishi helps to reduce the Cholesterol and Triglyceride levels in the blood.

D) Reishi induces normal sleep and this effect has beneficial effect to our brain and body.

E) Reishi produces calming effect in our mind and Reishi has been called as the "Herb of Spiritual Potency". This effect is very important in helping Stress related /induced diseases-psychosomatic disorders.

F) Reishi improves digestion function and regularizes the bowel Activity and helps in constipation.

G) Reishi normalizes various Hormonal levels and helps in over-a]} body function.

DETOXIFICAION FUNCTION:  The major function of Reishi is detoxification and helps Liver and Kidney to eliminate toxins from our body. When the toxins are removed from the body our health is preserved and the disease is cured.

Reishi is a powerful Liver, Brain tonic and Cardio-tonic. It has been used effectively in Brain and Liver disorders(Hepatitis). It is particularly useful in Chronic Renal Failure and Hepatic failure and improves kidney and liver functions. It improves brain function in children so that they do well in school and helps them to grow as heal1JlY children.

Reishi is an ADAPTOGEN -which is non-toxic, not limited to special organs or tissues and has overall normalizing effect. Reishi normalizes various organ functions. It can be used as a preventive medicine. The

best  way to take Reishi is for the "prevention of diseases”, especially in old age.

REGENERATION FUNCTION: The ultimate aim of taking Reishi is to improve the regeneration of cells. Every tissue has this ability and Reishi stimulates this function. In old age this regeneration capacity reduces and the effect of Reishi is to increase this function. This translates into maintenance of body functions and good heath in old age. To get this effect one has to take Reishi for 3 years or more. TAKE GANODERMA(REISHI) FOR PREVENTION !

 

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