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lundi 20 mai 2013

Drinking Ganoderma Lucidum Tea May Boost Your Immune System

By Antoinette Quinn


Ganoderma lucidum tea is derived from a fungus, or mushroom. People have recognized it in China for thousands of years as a plant that has many medicinal uses. Usually the Reishi is grown by commercial farmers.

Ganoderma is a soft, flat mushroom that has medicinal uses. It goes by many names but is most commonly known as the Reishi or Lingzhi mushroom. There are several different varieties but the red version is the one that is generally harvested for use as an alternative medicine. Rarely found in the wild, the majority of the crop comes from growers.

Many studies have been done about this little fungus. It actually contains over 200 active elements, including some shown to help with cancer. In fact, an extract from the ganoderma is used in some commercial medications that are used to impede the progress of cancerous cells. This mushroom has also been used to boost the immune system and has an antiviral agent so it may even help people with HIV or AIDS. The many agents included in this unassuming plant may also help with diabetes, high blood pressure, and chronic pain.

The Lingzhi grows in tropical and moist areas of the world. It feeds off of tree leaves and seems to particularly be attracted to Maple trees. Because it only grows on about 2 of every 10,000 trees the mushroom is usually produced from cultivated crops.

Doctors in China have used the Reishi to increase life spans and to treat heart problems. For thousands of years it has been considered to have magical qualities and Chinese literature contains many Lingzhi references. It is a respected medical alternative in much of the east.

The west has also discovered this fungus and many people have put their skepticism aside to embrace it. It is carried in health food stores and since it has a bitter taste many people buy it in capsule form. In the east, most people prefer to make it into the ganoderma lucidum tea by letting it soak for several hours. Then they boil it and let it simmer for 45 minutes. Once it has simmered long enough it has to be strained. Even after all this preparation it is difficult to adjust to the bitter taste.

There are some serious side effects associated with taking too much of the ganoderma. One of the agents is a blood thinner and can affect how your blood clots. Since the Reishi is used for high blood pressure people with low blood pressure should take care with it. Most commonly it causes nausea and diarrhea and your system may not be able to absorb it properly. This can lead to liver damage, which although rare, is extremely serious.

People in China use ganoderma lucidum tea to help with their immune system and they believe it will help them live longer. However, it has started to spread into the western world. Because the tea is bitter many people do not want to drink it but it is also sold in tablet form. There have been reports of serious side effects though, so, as with any alternative medicine you should check with your physician before ingesting any of this fungus.




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