Western mycotherapy has always been influenced by traditional Chinese medicine.

An ancient medical system based on a holistic view of well-being, including a delicate balance between body, mind, and spirit.

Today we discuss an herbal remedy known in China, Japan, Korea and other Asian countries as a symbol of longevity.

We are talking about the fungus Ganoderma lucidum.

Characteristics of Ganoderma Lucidum

Ganoderma Lucidum, known as Reishi in Japanese and Ling Zhi in China, is a parasitic fungus that grows on partially decayed tree trunks.

It grows from late spring to fall on oaks, chestnut trees and sometimes olive trees.

It has a white stem of variable length and a cap that can be up to 15 cm in diameter, brownish in color.

There are two varieties of this fungus: red ganoderma and black ganoderma.

Legends and curiosities about the Reishi mushroom

Reishi is also known as the "medicine of kings" or the "mushroom of immortality," and there are numerous legends in the East about the miraculous powers of this mushroom.

For example, it is said that China's Emperor Qin Shi Huang, known for building the Great Wall, found this mushroom during a journey he undertook in search of the elixir of life.

Or again, the story is told of Wu Chang, a woodcutter condemned to live forever on the moon and to cut down a tree that could never be cut down; this tree is identified with a rich Ling Zhi pine.

Properties, uses and benefits of Ganoderma

The Ganoderma mushroom has always been used in Asian countries for the preparation of soups, teas and herbal teas, and in herbal medicine, in the composition of dietary supplements.

One of the main benefits of Reishi is its beneficial effect on the immune system.

Not only is it able to hinder the entry of viruses and bacteria , with anti-inflammatory and antiviral properties, but it also acts as a stimulant on the production of Natural Killer (NK) immune cells.

These benefits are related to the specific composition of Ganoderma and the active ingredients it contains, such as beta glucan polysaccharides, LZ- 8 proteins, and ganoderic acids, which have antihistamine action.

Ganoderma Lucidum supplement is useful for:

-activate the immune system and increase the body's natural defenses

- Prevent and treat flu or respiratory conditions such as bronchitis and asthma,

- Reduce allergy symptoms due to its antihistamine effect

- Reduce triglyceride and cholesterol levels in the blood

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