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reishi
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reishi (rā·shē),
n Latin name:
Ganoderma lucidum; part used: fruiting body (mushroom); uses: ada-ptogen, antiviral, chemoprevention, immunomodulator, asthma, bronchitis, cardiovascular conditions, cognitive enhancement, ulcers, altitude sickness; precautions: no known precautions. Also called
ling zhi.
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Reishis also seem to possess anti-hypertensive and anti-allergenic properties.
It's good to grow mushrooms: Zev Friedman dishes the dirt on ... by Friedman, Zev / New Life Journal
Shiitake mushrooms have been reported to have anti-tumour qualities and are regularly used in Japanese oncology treatments, while reishis have active anti-tumour polysaccharides.
Vital: Mush ado about fungi; FROM FIGHTING OFF CANCER TO BOOSTING OUR ... by Daily Record (Glasgow, Scotland)
Reishis also appear to prevent bronchitis, strengthen the adrenal glands (the glands that handle all types of stress), and have antiviral effects through their production of interferon, says Hobbs.
Strenghten Your Immune System With Medicinal Mushrooms by Fuchs, Nan Kathryn / Women's Health Letter
 
 
 
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