Reishi Mushrooms Is “The King Of Herbs”

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By Idude607

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Ling-Zhi, is the name given to the Reishi Mushroom in China where it is also popularly known as “The King of Herbs”.  A tea was made using these mushrooms was drank by only royalty to increase their longevity.  This also explains the reason why the common man found it difficult to buy this-an extremely expensive tea!

Generally this mushroom requires a damp and humid climate to grow and as such is found growing on tree trunks in warm and damp areas.  These mushrooms grow underground in thread like networks and derive their nutrition from organic waste.  Today however, this ‘King of Herbs’ is cultivated all around the world, especially in the US and other Asian countries.

Research carried out on this medicinal plant threw light on its medicinal and therapeutic properties.  It is useful in the treatment of a variety of diseases. It contains water soluble polysaccharides, triterpenes and ganoderic acids.

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Health Benefits of the Reishi Mushroom:

  • It is known to reduce blood pressure and prevent the formation of tumors.
  • It improves the immune system and thereby preventing health problems.
  • The continuous use of this mushroom prevents heart attacks and other heart ailments.
  • It is claimed that it can help people with liver disorders, blood circulation problems and it even relieves certain symptoms of HIV.
  • Used as an anti-inflammatory, anti-viral, anti-allergy, anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial medicine.
  • Reishi Mushrooms has been found to be most effective in the treatment of asthma and other respiratory problems. In a study conducted on approximately 2000 patients suffering from respiratory problems, it was found that Reishi Mushrooms consumed by the patients as a cough mixture preparation showed a remarkable improvement in their condition in a span of two weeks.
  • In addition, there are certain proteins found in a strain of this mushroom known as the Ling-Zhi (the ‘spirit plant’ in Chinese), which has been found to reduce the risk of organ transplant rejections, it also fight cancerous tumors.
  • The Reishi Mushroom also acts as a rejuvenating agent for the skin, has anti-aging properties, prevents wrinkles and control acne.

CAUTION: It is recommended that you consult your doctor as self medication could prove harmful to your health.

Final Thoughts:

This is not medical advice, I am simply sharing my experiences with Reishi Mushrooms, always consult your doctor first!  Before I started taking Ling-Zhi, I really have a problem sleeping at night.  My mind would race and it would literally take me hours to fall asleep, I would get sick a lot too.  After taking Ling-Zhi for the past three months, I noticed I was able to fall asleep quicker.   I swear I have more energy now than before, and I hardly get sick.  Is it because of Ling-Zhi?? maybe…maybe not, but I can feel the result and will continue taking it.  Thanks for reading and please comment!

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RTalloni Level 8 Commenter 14 months ago

Thanks for sharing info and your personal experience.

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loveofnight Level 3 Commenter 3 months ago

A well written Hub, a lot of good info here....thx 4 share

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