This mushroom is amazing! It has a long list of health benefits and the attention it is getting from the scientific community is worth following. Some of the most notable of the healthful properties of this medicinal mushroom are: anti-inflammatory, anti-tumoral, boosting immune system, anti-oxidant, controlling blood glucose levels, and helping with anxiety and improving mood.
The Ganoderma Lucidum mushroom is also known as "Reishi" in Japanese and Ling Zhi in Chinese. It has been used in traditional Asian culture for thousands of years to promote optimal health. The name Ganoderma Lucidum means “spiritual potency”, while the Japanese name Reishi can be translated as “King of Herbs”. There is so much information on the internet about this mushroom that it can be overwhelming. If you want an idea of what research is being done on this herb, check out this search link to the U.S. National Institutes of Health. A nice article by Paul Stamets discusses the health benefits of the Ganoderma Lucidum mushroom. Some highlights from his article:
This herb, the Ganoderma Lucidum mushroom, is fairly easy to find. Be sure you find a quality source. My favorite way of consuming it is in this Red Tea. It is delicious hot and as iced tea!
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