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The Power of Ganoderma in Oriental Medicine
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by:
R.G. Srinivasan
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Ganoderma,
a rare variety of Mushroom credited with the highest medicinal
qualities by the classic Chinese ‘Seng Nong’ is indeed a subject of
much research from the ancient china of 100 B.C. or earlier to the
modern times by various universities and research organizations. It is
also known as Linghzi in China and Reishi in Japan.
It is said that in the ancient times anyone who found the rare Linghzi
never revealed the place and kept it a secret of health, longevity and
wealth. The Japanese revered the herb as ‘God’s Herb’ where it is known
as Reishi.
Lingzhi in medicine was considered so auspicious that its medical
efficacy has been attested to in the oldest Chinese medical text (over
2,000 years old). The book, which is known in Japan as "Shinnoh
Honsohkyo", is now accepted as being the original textbook of Oriental
medical science. In it, 365 kinds of medicines are classified and
explained. Ganoderma is classified as “Superior Herb” or "God's Herbs"
and they are for perpetual youth and longevity. The book states that
for "superior" medicines, any amount can be taken as desired on a
continuous basis with no unfavorable effects. Of the superior medicines
listed in the text, Lingzhi was rated number one. You can see how
important and powerful Lingzhi was considered in ancient times. It
achieved its ranking in the Chinese text not because of its symbolic
importance as a good omen but because of its medicinal properties.
Centuries ago, Lingzhi was said to be a medicine that would grant you
eternal youth and longevity.
But after 2,000 years, Lingzhi has jumped into the spotlight as a
specific medicine for cancer. This must be a bitter irony for those in
the modern medical profession who discounted the herbal remedies and
oriental medicine as being “old wives' tales". The families of many
cancer patients who have received a diagnostic "death sentence" now
seek reishi as the only way left for them.
The Linghzi Mushrooms grows only on old tree barks with specific
conditions difficult to replicate.
Till 1971 the herb was so rare that it was hardly sited except in
mountainous areas. Many researchers had attempted to plant Ganoderma
artificially but failed. Till in 1971 directed by Naoi Department of
Agriculture and Professor Zenzaburo Kasai, Kyoto University made a
breakthrough in its cultivation.
Presently the herb is grown only by 10 countries. The demand far
outstrips supply due to the increasing evidence through various
researches on its efficacy in treating many disease including Cancer,
HIV, Hepatitis, Diabetes, Liver disorders and mainly as a preventive
due its rich anti oxidant and detoxifying qualities. You can check
further resources at http://globalhealthnetwork.tripod.com
Some of the research in Japan indicates that those that have taken
Ganoderma for over a year the visit to doctors dropped into half. There
are thousands of research paper available including on the internet on
the subject of the healing breakthroughs achieved by Ganoderma in
various treatments and too lengthy to discuss here. However we can
highlight the research in short.
Summarized from these reports, it is found that Lingzhi have the
following properties:
Improves cholesterosis, coronary insufficiency.
Improves hyper and hypotensions.
Improves nervous tension, neurosis.
Improves chronic bronchitis, hepatitis.
Improves leukocytopenia and reticuloendothelial system.
Effective in numerous other ailments.
The three major killers these days are: cancer, cerebrosis and coronary
diseases. The latter two have their etiology closely linked to the
blood circulatory system. Related problems like stroke, heart block,
arteriosclerosis, obesity etc. are all tied to problems in the blood
circulation. One out of three persons dies from one of the above
ailments everyday.
Lingzhi can correct this imbalance and strengthen the system to prevent
further deterioration.
What are noteworthy are its preventive capabilities. For the 21st
century man, stressed out, poisoned by the polluted atmosphere, wrong
food habits and drug induced illnesses of the modern medicine. While
modern medicine has been very effective in treating certain conditions
effectively and immediately, they do not address the holistic approach
of the ancient medicine as a preventive and for regeneration of wasted
tissues and damaged cells.
In conclusion, Ganoderma has been proven to exert significant effect on
diminishing pain, fortifying the body's immune system and prolonging
life. Even though its role in cancer control has not been determined
100 percent yet.
Ganoderma has a history of 3,000 years, during which time it is widely
used by many people with no reported unfavorable side effects. It is
therefore highly recommend for prevention. I hope that people from all
walks of life will take a concerned interest and share in development
of Herbal treatments. Hopefully, with so much research and emerging
evidence, Ganoderma can bring a brighter outlook to the human race in
the conquest of longevity.
About the Author
About The Author
R.G. Srinivasan is founder of Born to Win Forum. He is a certified
trainer and consultant in training design & methodologies. He
is also the author of e-books, publishes 2 ezines on success and
motivation and Home Business. His articles are widely published across
the world. He is featured as an Expert Author in leading content
syndication portals. Check out his home business ezine at
http://home-businessleaders.tripod.com
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