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Ganoderma Lucidum

Ganoderma Lucidum occurs in six different colors, but the red variety is most commonly used and commercially cultivated in North America, China, Taiwan, Japan, and Korea.

Ganoderma lucidum is one of the most beautiful mushrooms in the world. When very young its varnished surface is Chinese red, bright yellow, and white (see the bottom illustrations). Later the white and yellow shades disappear, but the resulting varnished, reddish to reddish brown surface is still quite beautiful and distinctive.

It is one of the extremely precious medicinal values of fungus. Chinese tradition health book recorded that Ganoderma can calm the nerves, strengthen to the lung and liver.

While Ganoderma lucidum is annual and does not actually grow more each year like some polypores, its fruiting body is quite tough and can last for months. This magical mushroom is also known as Reishi or Ling zhi which means "herb of spiritual potientcy"

Reishi had been added to the American Herbal Pharmacopoeia and Therapeutic Compendium. Once rare and expensive, this mushroom is now effectively cultivated and is readily available.

Modern research of Ganorderma lucidum started in the early 70's, many clinical reports revealed that Ganoderma has many beneficial effects to cure many kinds of diseases.

Some of its actions and properties include: Anti-allergin, antioxidant, analgesic, antifungal, anti inflammatory, anti tumor, antiviral antiparasitic, cardiovascular, antidiabetic, immunomodulating,hepatoprotective, hypotensive and hypertensive, kidney and nerve tonic, sexual potentiator. Inhibits platelett aggregations. Lowers blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar. Bronchitis prevention.

Of course something this versatile has many uses and a fraction of them are: Tonic, immune booster, allergies, blood pressure stabilizer, altitude sickness, chemotherapy support, HIV support, fatigue, high blood pressure, high triglycerides, hepatitis, inhibits platelet aggregations.

Below are the remarkable result of Ganoderma efficacies from scientific research...

Cordyces Sinensis Extract

Cordyceps, one of the better-known traditional Chinese medicines, consists of the dried fungus Cordyceps sinensis growing on the larva of the caterpillar. It is commonly used in China for the replenishment of general body health. Cordyceps has a broad range of pharmacological and biological actions on the liver, kidneys, heart, and immune system.

One of the known pharmacological effects is its anti-oxidation activity. Cordyceps sinensis, a well-known and valued traditional Chinese medicine, is also called DongChongXiaCao (winter worm summer grass) in Chinese.

Cordyceps is recognized as a health supplement in Chinese traditional medication and is also on of the top 3 China most valuable herbs besides Ginseng and Deer's antters. According to the ancient book of record, Cordyceps have the effects in prolonging and strengthening lives, anti-aging, help in lung breathing and very effective in curing erectile dysfunction.

Cordyceps contains Cordyceps polypeptide, which is the most precious active ingredients in Cordyceps. It is extracted using high technology. Even a small amount of Cordyceps polypeptide has remarkable result because its tiny molecules allow it to be easily absorbed into our body.

Some of Cordyceps medicinal efficacies are...

Cynomorium Songaricum Extract

Cynomorium is known in Chinese as suoyang, which is based on the herb's medicinal effects, "locking the yang." It is obtained mainly from the East Asian species, Cynomorium songaricum, though the similar C. coccineum is sometimes utilized as a substitute.

The plant harvested for Chinese medicine grows at high altitude, mainly in Inner Mongolia, Qinghai, Gansu, and Tibet. Songaria Cynomorium Herb is the dried fleshy stem of Cynomorium songaricum Rupr. (Fam. Cynomoiaceae).

It is used to tonify the yang (treat impotence and backache), strengthen the tendons, and nourish the blood to alleviate the blood-deficiency type of constipation (typically occurring with old age), Relieve aching and weakness of loins and knees and treat sexual problems  (spermatorrhea)

Some of Cordyceps medicinal efficacies are...

Kudzu Root Extract

Studies have shown that kudzu can reduce both hangovers and alcohol cravings. Persons who take kudzu will still drink alcohol; however, they will consume less than if they had not taken kudzu. The mechanism for this is not yet established, but it may have to do with both alcohol metabolism and the reward circuits in the brain. The Harvard Medical School is studying kudzu as a possible way to treat alcoholic cravings, by turning an extracted compound from the herb into a medical drug.

Kudzu also contains a number of useful isoflavones, including daidzein (an anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial agent), daidzin (a cancer preventive) and genistein (an antileukemic agent). Kudzu is a unique source of the isoflavone puerarin. Kudzu root compounds can affect neurotransmitters (including serotonin, GABA, and glutamate) and it has shown value in treating migraine and cluster headache. It is recommended for allergies and diarrhea.

Kudzu is beneficial for control of some post-menopausal symptoms such as hypertension and diabetes type II.

In traditional Chinese medicine, where it is known as gé gēn (葛根), kudzu is considered one of the 50 fundamental herbs. It is used to treat tinnitus, vertigo, and Wei syndrome (superficial heat close to the surface).

Spirulina Platensis

Spirulina is a genus of the phylum Cyanobacteria. Cyanobacteria are classified as either blue-green algae or as blue-green bacteria. Spirulina is a rich source of protein. It also contains chlorophyll, carotenoids, minerals, gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) and some unique pigments.

Spirulina has putative antiviral, hypocholesterolemic,antioxidant, hepatoprotective, antiallergic and immune-modulatory activities.

The spirulina pigment phycocyanin has demonstrated antioxidant activity. It scavenges peroxyl radicals. Phycocyanin has been found to protect against hepatotoxins. The mechanism may be via its antioxidant activity. An extract of Spirulina maxima also protected against carbon tetrachloride hepatotoxicity. The phycocyanin contained in the extract, as well as other antioxidants, probably account for the hepatoprotective effect.

Spirulina platensis extracts have been demonstrated to enhance macrophage function and to enhance humoral and cell-mediated immune functions in human

Some of Spirulina effects include...