Ganoderma lucidum is the first ever mushroom known to be used for health benefits. For thousands of years, it has been used in Asian medicine. Also known as Reishi or Lingzhi, the mushroom grows naturally as a parasite on trees in the tropics and temperate zones throughout the world. It feeds off dead leaves of maple, oak and other broadleaf trees. With growing scientific research, the mushroom’s medicinal qualities are now being increasingly recognized in the west.
Ganoderma lucidum has been used as a medical remedy in China, Korea, and Japan for centuries. This edible mushroom is considered to preserve human vitality and to promote longevity. Ganoderma lucidum functions as a preventive medicinal herb. It works to aid the body’s immune system, as well as the overall health of our internal organs. It acts as an anti-fungal, anti-hypotensive, antiviral, and anti-inflammatory agent. It also functions to block the spread of tumor or cancerous cells as a part of its anti-tumor properties. In addition, herbalists use Ganoderma lucidum to treat various diseases, including allergies, arthritis, bronchitis, gastric ulcer, hyperglycemia, hypertension, chronic hepatitis, hepatic disease, insomnia, nephritis, scleroderma, inflammation, and cancer. It also has systemic benefits in treating tumors, detoxifying the body through liver cleansing, as well as treatment for heart disease. Its antioxidant properties allow it to reduce the signs of aging, and it also treats hypertension.
Active Reagent
Ganoderma lucidum contains more than 200 active elements. The most frequently occurring active elements in Ganoderma lucidum include polysaccharides, organic Germanium, Adenosine, Triterpenoid, and Ganoderic Essence. These active compounds help in boosting the human immune system. They do so by strengthening lymphocytes and macrophages, important immunity cells. Besides organic Germanium, Triterpenes and polysaccharides can also enhance the composition of Lymphocyte and Macrophage cells individually to release Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF) and interferon, which further destroy cancer cells. Research has proved that Ganoderma Lucidum herb effectively increases alpha interferon and gamma interferon level in the human body to further strengthen and regulate its immune system.
Benefits
- Blood Pressure: Studies have shown that Ganoderma Lucidum inhibits platelet aggregation thereby reducing blood pressure. In studies of people with hypertension, researchers found blood pressure was significantly reduced over a two-week time with reishi supplementation.
- Immune system: Ganoderma Lucidum is commonly prescribed by practitioners for long-term immune system support. Studies have shown that after taking Ganoderma Lucidum for thirty days, patients with advanced tumors found a marked immune-modulating effect as demonstrated by an increase in T-lymphocytes and decreased CD8 counts. Researchers have also reported reduced side effects of chemotherapy or radiation as well as improved post-operative recovery.
- Blood Sugar: Studies have shown Ganoderma Lucidum to have a blood sugar lowering effect. Much of this activity appears to be due its polysaccharides. There are three main mechanisms behind this blood sugar lowering effect. This includes Ganoderma Lucidum’s ability to elevate plasma insulin levels, to enhance peripheral tissue utilization of glucose, and to enhance liver metabolism of glucose.
- Anti-inflammatory Effects: According to a December 2009 study in Current Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Ganoderma has anti-inflammatory and immunomodulating properties, making it useful for treating chronic inflammatory and autoimmune disorders, such as arthritis. Anotehr study found that 50 milligrams of reishi powder had comparable effects to 5 milligrams of hydrocortisone, a corticosteroid used to treat arthritis pain and inflammation.
- Oxygenation: One of the unique uses of Ganoderma Lucidum is for altitude sickness. Reishi appears to reduce altitude sickness by oxygenating the blood. This benefit was first found in Asian mountain climbers that ascended mountains as high as 17,000 feet with minimal reaction.
Source: http://www.veria.com/wellness/ganoderma-lucidum-a-preventive-natural-medicine/
DXN Ganoderma (RG and GL)
RG and GL Ganoderma is 100% pure Ganoderma mushroom extract (Ganoderma Lucidium) and is widely known as the “king of the herbs.
The Reishi Gano and Ganocelium made by DXN are the finest available. The mushrooms are grown and processed under strict environmental controls at a state-of-the-art facility in Malaysia, and exported to countries throughout the world.
The DXN Company is certified organic and holds all the major certificates for Quality Assurance and Environmental Management in manufacturing and processing. It has Lloyd’s ISO Certificates, GMP and Halal Certificates, and is listed on the Australian Therapeutic Goods register.
So you can be assured that when you do decide to try the DXN Ganoderma products, you’re choosing a highly concentrated and top-quality all-natural product, made by a Company that’s proud of its reputation. We know that you’ll like the results.
RG & GL is taken in pairs. i.e. 1 RG +1 GL, 2 RG + 2 GL, etc. and should be taken, preferably on a empty stomach, in the morning and at night. The dosage varies and depends upon the health condition, which may vary from person to person. Suggested Use: 2 to 4 pairs per day.