Ganogen: One of the Best Supplements for Anti-Aging

The use of Ganoderma lucidum was clearly described in Compendium of Material Medica by Shizhen Li, a famous herbal scholar in the Ming Dynasty (A.D. 1368-1644). Ancient Chinese records showed that the species is to promote longevity and maintain vitality of the human body.

Its major benefit appears to be its immuno-modulating action, resulting in enhancement of immunity, improvement of liver functions, improvement and restoration of the normal functions of the respiratory system, and prevention of certain viral infections on the basis of the abundant clinical evidence.

If you’re looking for natural treatment for your disease, Ganoderma may do wonders to your health.
With full time involvement in alternative health care center, I know what Ganoderma Lucidum can do to your health and what it cannot do.

But one thing for sure, it won’t cause any side effect even for long term consumption because of its adaptogenic properties. Not many herbs can do that.

That’s why 2000 years ago in China, “Sheng Nong Herbal Classic” classified it as “superior herb”. It stated, “long term consumption will promote longevity and make one look like a heavenly being”.

Since ancient times, it has been prepared as precious tonic to strengthen body constitution. Today with the help of modern technology, the functional effects of this medicinal herb become even clearer.

Scientific researches proved its ability to effectively improve diseases of:

• cardiovascular system
• nervous system
• and immune system

Scientists are also amazed of Ganoderma Lucidum anti-tumor and anti-cancer effects.

Ganoderma mushroom is from the Mycetes kingdom. These are generally short and tiny fungi that are unable to manufacture their own nutrient through photosynthesis like green plants.

They can either Earth breed or lead a parasitic life by breaking down and surviving on nutrients of other plants and animals.

However, due to the increasing worldwide popularity of Ganoderma mushroom as medicinal herb, this fungus is now mass produced with scientific cultivation method.

Within the kingdom of Mycetes, Ascomycetes are the lower grade while Basidiomycetes such as Ganoderma Lucidum and mushroom are of a superior grade.

The Basidiomycetes have a very close relationship with mankind. Many are edible and have excellent healing properties. These fungi naturally become the more precious medicinal herb in the Basidiomycetes kingdom.

Generally, mushrooms family can improve immune system by activating Macrophage and Natural Killer (NK) immunity cells. Macrophage is one of our important first line defense against virus, bacteria and foreign substances. NK cells are responsible to kill cancer cells.

Of all the fungi, Ganoderma Lucidum significantly stands out in its medicinal values.

Ganoderma Lucidum does not only contains beta glucan for anti-cancer, it also contains Organic Germanium. This precious mineral has been proven to have strong anti-cancer effect too. Having both beta glucan and organic germanium together greatly enhance Ganoderma mushroom ability to fight cancer.
Besides, Ganoderma Lucidum contains Triterpenes to help cleanse our blood vessels from cholesterol and fatty substances.

Ganoderma mushroom even has Superoxide Dismutase (SOD). This enzyme functions as our primary defence line against free radicals in our body. SOD in Ganoderma Lucidum can help to protect against attack from harmful free radicals. This makes Ganoderma mushroom one of the best fungi for anti-free radical and anti-aging.

In a Chinese medical encyclopedia “Ben Cao Gang Mu” an ancient medical practitioner Lee Shi Zhen in the Ming Dynasty classified Ganoderma Lucidum as a "superior herb".

He grouped Ganoderma mushroom into six categories by its color and form, namely Green, Purple, Red, Yellow, White and Black Ganoderma. All six types have its own medicinal values and healing effects.

According to the record,“continuous consumption of Ganoderma mushroom makes the body light and young, lengthening life and making one like an immortal who never dies”.

Later, modern medical researches on Ganoderma Lucidum proved the findings of those ancient medical texts.
That is why for over 2000 years, Ganoderma mushroom is highly praised in China. The Chinese calls it the auspicious herb, which also influenced their literacy and arts.

Ganoderma Lucidum - The Auspicious Medicinal Herb

The search for precious medicinal herb to maintain health and delay ageing is part of Chinese culture since ancient time. They found these herbs in the wilds, forests and mountains.

One predominant Chinese ancestor, Sheng Nong, also known as the father of agriculture and medicine, wrote the medicinal classic... “Sheng Nong Ben Chao Jing” (Sheng Nong Herbal Classic).

It records and describes more than three hundred types of Chinese medicinal herb.

In the book, Ganoderma Lucidum was highly regarded. It stated that, “long term consumption will not only promote longevity, but also make one look like a heavenly being”.

The story goes that in ancient China, Emperor Qing Shi Wang set a court officer named Shu Fu and 3 thousand others to travel far away to look for the herb of immortality, Ganoderma Lucidum.

This is just one story that reflects just how precious Ganoderma is. Another story is depicted in a literary classic, Madam White Snake.

The story describes how Madam White Snake trampled over hill and dale, overcoming many tribulations before finding Ganoderma Lucidum, the medicinal herb that saved her husband, Shu Xian back to life.

In the history of Chinese civilization, if a hero is highly praised for a thousand year, he is indeed a truly remarkable person. Ganoderma Lucidum is merely a fungus. But its legend has been passed on for more than 2000 years.

Ganoderma Auspicious Signs

History and culture are closely related. In its long cultural history, the enthusiasm of Chinese towards Ganoderma Lucidum could be seen from ancient works of art.

People would create perfect artistic images of Ganoderma in the form of sculptures or paintings. These could be found in palaces, royal robes, royal beds, royal thrones and in the temple and monastery. Artifacts that symbolize the auspicious Ganoderma such as jade, auspicious tree, auspicious cloud and auspicious deco items are very popular among the Chinese.

People in South-East Asia countries such as Japan, Korea, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand, under the influence of Chinese culture, also found themselves hot in pursuit of Ganoderma auspicious sign.

In fact, common folks in China and the Chinese all over the world will draft images of this medicinal herb at anywhere they felt favorable. Ganoderma Lucidum also has its niche in literature and artistic works. If not for its evidential significant value, would it attain such an accomplished reputation?

Ganoderma Lingzhi History

Lingzhi is the Chinese name for Ganoderma Lucidum. During the reign of Emperor Han Wu Di about 2100 years ago, this herb were found growing all over the palace.

Officials attributed this unusual sights to the merits and virtues of the Emperor.

It is said that he had touched Heaven and Earth to grant the growth of this auspicious herb in the palace grounds.
Ganoderma lingzhi was seen as a symbol of prosperity and peace for the nation and longevity for the Emperor.
During that time, Emperor Han was so elated that he ordered his peoples to offer Lingzhi as an annual item of tribute. The Emperor was said to be favored by Heaven, and ruled China for 51 years.

He adopted the suggestions of a civil official, Dong Jing Su to reject the thoughts of other schools and follow the Confucius school.

Confucianism influence continued for more than a thousand year until the Ming Dynasty. Dong Jing Su focused on the interaction between Heaven and Man, considering that the actions of man also have affects on Heaven.

If the Emperor is wise and kind, Heaven will show auspicious signs. So if Ganoderma Lucidum was found in the palace, it means the Emperor has more integrity, which will bring about peace and prosperity.

Therefore it has been known as an auspicious herb and claimed by the ruling class for having a mysterious super natural power.

After the Han, Sung, Yuan and Ming dynasties, it became a practice of common folk to offer Lingzhi to the palace.
Civil and military officials as well as peasants were all looking for this medicinal herb in the deep mountains and forests, just to offer it to the Emperor to win his favor.

As such, this fungus became a holy symbol for smooth sailing and prosperity, which has influenced auspicious affairs for over 2000 years.

This was how it became auspicious sign from Heaven to mankind.

After the ruling of Emperor Han Wu Di, Taoism renewed the legend of Lingzhi. Taoism focused more on life and promotes immortality. Taoist believed that with practice and frequent consumption of this herb, one would attain immortality.

Ganoderma Lucidum held a significant position among the many herbs taken by the Taoism followers. And as it is also known as celestial herb, it became a symbol of immortality.

The primary aim of Taoism was to obtain Lingzhi. However it was rare and difficult to find.

The followers of Taoism did not believe in illusion but instead tried hard to find ways of cultivating this fungus. This led to much research being done in ancient time.

Today, scientists all over the world are very interested in the healing property of this ancient herb. Using advanced technology, they uncover the truth about this herb that explains why it was so highly praised in ancient time...

Ganoderma Lucidum  Medical Research

Ganoderma Lucidum is the most popular and widely researched among thousand types of this fungus.

Chinese scientists began investigating the chemical makeup and medicinal effects of Ganoderma Lucidum in the 1950s.

They supported their findings with clinical studies. Research done in China on Ganoderma has spurred international interest.

Researcher from China, Japan, Korea and United States have formed an international Ganoderma research association, bringing its research to a global platform.

Through advanced technology, scientists have attained a better understanding of the main chemical composite of Ganoderma Lucidum which include active components such as:

• Organic Germanium
• Polysaccharides
• Reduce level of unwanted cholesterol, neutralize fats, strengthen immune system and suppress cancerous cells.
• Triterpenes (bitter substances)
• Also known as Lingzhi acid. It helps to improve gastro-intestines functions, for anti-allergy, anti-inflammation and anti-tumor.
• Adenosine Monophosphate (AMP)
• Can dissolve thrombus and remove blood vessel blockage. Excellent for improving condition of high blood pressure, stroke, heart vessel blockage and numbness.
• Superoxide Dismutase (SOD)

Effective for antioxidant, anti-free radicals and anti-ageing. It slows down the ageing of cells and promotes rejuvenation.

They also researched on the special effects and treatment of Ganoderma on circulatory system, nervous system and immune system as well as its anti-cancer effects.

Our body operates on these major systems. If these systems are not properly regulated, one can succumb to illnesses.

The active components of Ganoderma are able to regulate the various systems, enhance stability and at the same time ensure a balance between the internal and external body conditions.

Besides preventing diseases, the strengthening effects of Ganoderma are particularly effective in the prevention and treatment of chronic diseases especially common symptoms such as:

• High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
• Diabetes
• Headaches
• Liver disease
• Kidney disease
• Arthritis
• Asthma
• Insomnia
• Acne
• Menopause

In addition, Ganoderma can also eliminate toxins accumulated in the body through the intake of various western medication, antibiotic, pain killer and anti inflammatory medication. It thus achieves a detoxification effect.

In this fast paced modern world, people are subjected to extensive pressure resulting in tension, insomnia, giddiness, fatigue and loss of appetite.

The Organic Germanium found in Ganoderma helps to enhance the ability of blood stream to take in oxygen by more than 1.5 times. It also helps to increase the rate of metabolism and delay aging.

According to research by Japanese doctors, the amount of Organic Germanium in Ganoderma is about 800 to 2000 ppm (parts per million), which is 4 to 6 times more than Ginseng.

In addition, Ganoderma Lucidum also contains polysaccharides that help to strengthen immune system. Hence the stabilizing effects of Ganoderma Lucidum can help to strengthen one’s health, improve vitality and improve immune system.

In short, Ganoderma Lucidum obviously delays the process of aging.

This is the essence of saying in Sheng Nong Herbal Classic that states, “continuous consumption of Ganoderma will make your body light and young, lengthening life and turn you into someone like an immortal who never dies.”

Ganoderma Effects on Circulation, Nerves and Immune System

Ganoderma Herbs for Circulation
As we grow older, we first face problem with blood circulation disorder. The increase of blood viscosity will slow down blood circulation. Fatty substances such as cholesterol and triglyceride slowly increase and accumulate on blood vessel wall.

As the deposit on blood vessel wall gets thicker, it leads to circulation diseases such as arteriosclerosis, hardening of coronary artery, thrombosis and so on.

The narrowing of blood vessel and increase of blockage reduces blood flow and prevent good blood supply from reaching the heart. This in turn leads to pathological changes such as coronary heart disease, angina, pectoris attack and changes in artery system.

Certain muscle tissue also age and even deteriorate due to insufficient nutrient from the blood supply and this lead to pathological changes in the same organ.

All these lead to aging problems.

Ganoderma Lucidum as herbs for circulation contains Triterpenes which are able to improve blood circulation and significantly reduce the amount of fatty substances such as cholesterol and triglyceride.

This in turn helps to prevent:

• heart disease
• hypertension
• hardening of coronary artery
• and other coronary heart diseases

Studies on mice given intravenous injection of Ganoderma Lucidum herbs have shown that these herbs for circulation can indeed improve blood circulation of cardiac muscle.

This herb also helps overcoming cardiac muscle deficiency.

Ganoderma Lucidum herbs for circulation can also significantly reduce the symptoms of angina pectoris and provide protection for the heart.

The effects mentioned above are consistent with the records of ancient Sheng Nong Herbal Classic – “that it cures the accumulation of pathogenic factors in the chest, provides vital energy for heart and mental activity”.

Ganoderma Herbs for Nerves
Pharmalogical research had shown that Ganoderma Lucidum as herbs for nerves has a calming and sedative effect on nervous system.

It is particularly effective in the treatment of neuralgia and insomnia. These herbs for nerves can help to improve sleep, enhances vital energy, improves memory and helps regain vitality.

All these with no side effects at all.

As recorded in Sheng Nong Herbal Classic – “Ganoderma can calm one’s mind, enhance wisdom and has no side effects. It is moderate and non toxic”.

Ganoderma Herbs for Immune System
Researches have also shown that Ganoderma Lucidum as herbs for immune system, is high in Organic Germanium, Triterpenes and Polysaccharides. These are active components that strengthen immune system of human body.

T-lymphocyte and Macrophage are important immunity cells.

The active components of Ganoderma Lucidum herbs for immune system can strengthen Lymphocyte and Macrophage to destroy abnormal cells like cancer cells.

As a result, it helps in the prevention and treatment of cancer.

Besides this, Organic Germanium, Triterpenes and Polysaccharides can also enhance the composite of Lymphocyte and Macrophage cells individually to release the Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF) and interferon, which further destroy cancer cell.

Research proved that Ganoderma Lucidum herbs for immune system effectively increase the level of alpha interferon and gamma interferon in human body to further strengthen and regulate immune system, improving cancer...

Indeed, Ganoderma Lucidum has many beneficial effects as herbs for circulation, herbs for nerves and herbs for immune system.
 
Cancer Herbs Support Modern Therapy for Better Healing

Ganoderma Lucidum is an effective alternative cancer herbs to assist conventional treatment. Modern treatment usually attempt to destroy cancer cells through radio therapy or chemo therapy.

However while destroying cancer cells, such treatment also destroys many essential cells beneficial to human body such as Macrophage, T-lymphocyte, blood producing cells, White Blood Cells and others.

Furthermore, chemo therapy leads to lowering of immunity and weakening of body.

So, once treatment is discontinued, the remaining cancer cells might multiply back quickly when the body is weak.
This may be fatal...

The integral effects from the consumption of Ganoderma cancer herbs together with modern therapy provide promising results.

Beside its own anti cancer properties, this herb can also destroy cancer cell together with conventional therapy.
At the same time, it also fights against the unwanted effects of radiation, reducing damage by radio therapy and chemo therapy to essential cells like Macrophage, T-lymphocyte, blood producing cells, White Blood Cells and others.

Ganoderma Lucidum increases the tolerance level to radio therapy and chemo therapy, improves appetite and strengthens immunity. Some terminally ill cancer patient are so weak that they are not able to withstand these therapies.

After the consumption of Ganoderma cancer herbs, their condition improved and they can complete the course of radio therapy and chemo therapy. Many patients with tumors have also significantly improved after taking Ganoderma Lucidum.

Indeed, Ganoderma cancer herbs play an important role in supporting conventional medication for alternative cancer cure. Its effectiveness in controlling cancer is around 40% to 50%.

Alternative Cancer Therapy
Arthur C. Brown in his ebook "Complete Guide to World of Alternative Cancer Therapy" describes 6 basic natural healing principles for cancer.

It's interesting to find that Ganoderma cancer herbs comply to 4 out of 6 healing principles specified as follows...

1) Detoxification
Accumulation of toxics in our body over the years causes all sorts of diseases including cancer.
Removal of internal toxins and metabolic waste material is a key concept to restoring health for cancer patient. Detoxification involves the liver, kidneys, lymph and blood.
Ganoderma cancer herbs effectively neutralize and remove toxics in your body especially heavy metals such as mercury and lead. This herb also acts as blood cleanser to filter your blood for unwanted toxics.

2) Strengthening Immune System
One of the many tragic side effects of chemo therapy is a severe weakening of the immune system - the body's primary defense mechanism against cancer.
The author mentioned about safe and highly effective supplements to restore damaged immune system such as Ganoderma Lucidum (Reishi) to improve cancer and other diseases.

3) Enzyme Therapy
Enzymes are life. The body uses them in creating energy, fighting disease and accelerating all metabolic processes.
Ganoderma cancer herbs contains many beneficial enzymes such as lysozyme enzyme, protein enzyme and mannon enzyme.

4) Oxygenation Therapy
Many scientists and therapists call oxygen the cancer cell's worst enemy and point to countless published scientific studies demonstrating cancer can't even exist in an oxygen-healthy tissue environment.
Ganoderma cancer herbs improve blood circulation to transport oxygen all over the body. This herb contains high amount of Organic Germanium which increases blood capacity to transport oxygen up to 1.5 times.

5) Diet Therapy
These include reducing food with damaging effect to our body and increase food good for health.

6) Mental and Emotional Aspects
Cancer treatment is uncomplete without this important aspect. Good mental and emotional health is a must for effective healing.
The electronic book "Complete Guide to World of Alternative Cancer Therapy" covers more useful information on the proven natural cancer treatment.

4 Principles of Ganoderma Lucidum Natural Healing Herb

Using natural healing herb to treat and uproot the cause of chronic disease is no easy task. Conventional medication often find ways to suppress the symptoms of disease. That's why doctors often prescribe medicine such as pain killer, antibiotics and even steroids.

However, Traditional Chinese Medicine looks to the actual cause of illness for a balanced and complete treatment.
Below are 4 most important principles for health improvement using natural healing herb…

• Strengthen immune system
• Remove circulatory blockage
• Enhance body energy
• Neutralize and remove toxic

1) Strengthen Immune System
This is the basic healing requirement. Improving immunity makes your body stronger to fight against bacteria and virus infection.

Every second, countless germs enter your body to threaten your health. You don’t get sick because your immune system wins the cellular wars. You must win these wars in order to live.

Sometimes when you lose, you fall sick. But when you lose badly for a prolong time, you might get cancer.
For cancer patient, immune system plays an important role to control and destroy cancerous cells.
So this is the first vital healing requirement.

Ganoderma Lucidum natural healing herb effectively strengthen your immunity because of its Organic Germanium, Polysaccharides and Triterpenes.

Besides this, Ganoderma Lucidum herb also regulates immune system to improve auto-immune diseases and allergic reaction such as asthma, rheumatoid arthritis and SLE.

Regulating immune system is to boost weak immunity cells and suppress overactive immunity cells. This produces a balancing effect.

However, by focusing solely on strengthening immune system, can we heal patient with…stroke? or high blood pressure?

Nope! It’s useless to strengthen their immune system. That is why we need the second important healing principle…

2) Remove Circulatory Blockage
For above problems, you need to remove the circulatory blockage for significant health improvement. Circulatory blockage may be caused by the accumulation of cholesterol, fats, blood clots and other foreign substances in blood vessels or lymph vessels.

Many herb supplements focus on improving immune system. This is actually not enough. You need to effectively remove the blockage for a smoother circulation and healthier body.

Ganoderma Lucidum natural healing herb are very potent in improving blood circulation and remove circulatory blockage with its Triterpenes and Adenosine Monophosphate.

Besides this, some diseases are still incurable with the above two healing principles. Therefore, we need a third one…

3) Enhance Body Energy
Take a patient with weak heart for example. By improving her immune system and removing her circulatory blockage, can we enhance her heart energy?

Not really.

That’s why we need herbs to enhance her energy to let her organs function normally.

Ganoderma Lucidum natural healing herb also effectively improve your energy and enhance your organ function.
Other than this, there is one more important thing you need to do…

4) Neutralize and Remove Toxic
Human gets sick because of accumulation of toxics in the body. Look at patient with skin disease.
If we strengthen her immune system, remove her circulatory blockage and enhance her energy… can we heal her?  Again, not really.

We need to neutralize the accumulated toxics and remove it out from her body. Only then we can see significant improvement.

You must get rid of your body toxics before you can actually heal your illness. Without neutralizing and removing body toxics, any kind of disease is very hard to cure.

Ganoderma Lucidum plays an important role in neutralizing and removing body toxics. As natural healing herb, this fungus is particularly effective because of its rich content of minerals (especially Organic Germanium) and strong natural anti-oxidant, Superoxide Dismutase (SOD).

Not many herb has all these healing functions covered. Some can only improve immune system. Some is only for blood circulation. But Ganoderma Lucidum effectively and completely covers all these four healing principles.
No wonder ancient Chinese calls Ganoderma the heavenly herb.

Most patients benefit from this fungus because Ganoderma Lucidum is the basic herb for many diseases. But for some sicknesses, this herb alone is not effective enough. Depending on each individual condition, other natural healing herb is prescribed together for a faster recovery.

One advantage of Ganoderma Lucidum is that you can consume this natural healing herb for long term without any side effects. As adaptogenic herbs, it seeks to maintain your body balance while improving body constitution.
Long term consumption of this fungus will certainly delays aging and prevent against today’s common diseases.

Ganoderma Negative Reaction Ganoderma Side Effects

Some people experience temporary Ganoderma negative reaction after taking this herb for a few days. This is more obvious for those with serious or long time chronic illness. For normal healthy person, these side effects doesn't occur.

Actually, this is not a side efect of this herb. It is only a temporary negative reaction.

Ganoderma negative effect is resulted when this herb begins showing its effectiveness in

• clearing circulatory blockage
• removing toxic
• and improving body constitution.

For example, high blood pressure may becomes higher at first, before slowly coming down. The same applies with high blood sugar (diabetes). For chronic stomach ache, patient may feel their stomach getting more painful in the beginning.

Body parts with internal injury or circulatory blockage will also become more painful before getting better.
This stage is only temporary and normal. It's a hump you must get through before complete healing is achieved with this herb.

Ganoderma negative effects are itchiness and red pimple-like dots on their skin. These are very normal reactions. Once the toxics are removed, condition will automatically improve.

For patient with weak kidney, they might get some swollen leg for temporary. For serious acne, condition will get worse due to detoxification effect, before getting better.

So remember...
Don't worry if you experience any temporary Ganoderma negative reaction. Continue taking it until condition improves. If you cannot bear it, simply reduce the dosage to half and increase it back when you feel better.

Ganoderma Lucidum: News and Article

Due to the increasing popularity of Ganoderma in improving various diseases including cancer, many media and newspaper had reported about this miracle fungus.

Scientific proofs of Ganoderma as Cancer Herbs

The Unique Ganoderma Triterpenes

Ganoderma Lucidum is the Best
China Times - 16th August 1996
The mysteries of Ganoderma Lucidum have been revealed throughout Taiwan in recent years when many experts world wide gathered at the republic to present their findings on this medicinal herb.

The efficacy of Ganoderma Lucidum is not only confined to anti-cancer and immunity improvement, but also for overcoming diseases such as AIDS and Hepatitis C. The delegates from China even say that it can promote longevity.

However, a professor from Taiwan Agriculture University has the opinion that story in Chinese folklore actually means that this herb is so precious that it can only be seen once in a millennium.

Today, most people extract Ganoderma Lucidum for its Polysaccharides. To find an efficacious and useful Ganoderma Lucidum, we have to look for its young shoot about one year old.

Scientific studies on Polysaccharides have confirmed that a little bit of Polysaccharides is enough to stimulate secretion of immunity cells.

Professor Wang from Taipei Yongzhong Medical Research Center said that Ganoderma Polysaccharides are anti-allergy, anti-tumor and can promote secretion of immunity cells.

He further said that contemporary experiment showed that 400 milligrams of Ganoderma Polysaccharides can promote growth of immunity cells.

Many results showed that this herb can improve immunity. Nevertheless, many Ganoderma Lucidum sold in the market do not have Polysaccharides extraction which limit its efficacy.

A professor of Education University in Shanghai who has done research on those who suffered from fatigue, insomnia, poor memory revealed that this herb can improve body weakness, protect liver and anti-aging.

Ganoderma Lucidum Prevent Cancer Cells
China Times - 14th July 1993
For Chinese Traditional Medication, Ganoderma Lucidum is considered as an effective medicine to heal many diseases. A report from Taipei Veterans General Hospital showed that it contains Polysaccharides which increase body immunity.

Nevertheless, as pointed out by Prof Wang, most Ganoderma Lucidum in the market are old, cultivated using wood dust and contain little Polysaccharides. Following that, little medicinal effect can be obtained.

Consumers are reminded to be more careful in purchasing this herb because low quality ones not only lack medicinal qualities but also slows down the healing process.

Prof Wang submitted his findings on the effectiveness of preventive role played by Ganoderma Lucidum on cancer. He stated that a number of chemical processes are needed to separate the components of Polysaccharides. They also needed to test Macrophagus and T-Lymphocite cells changes in the lymph fluid.

The results showed that only a small amount of Polysaccharides is needed to get good results. The infected white blood cells will be reduced while cancer cell's activity will be stopped. This research has been endorsed by the International Council of Medicine, which published magazine concerning Tumor Prevention Research.

Prof Wang found that minimal Polysaccharides can promote the growth of Macrophagus and Lymphocite cells. This shows that Polysaccharides can increase body immunity.

However, research for the prevention of cancer found that the use of Polysaccharides to promote immunity can prevent the growth of cancer. At the same time, it transforms negative cancerous cells into positive ones.

Prof Wang alleged that Ganoderma Lucidum has been misused by irresponsible dealers. Nevertheless, the final stage of cancer still needs laser treatment, operation and this herb only plays the supplementary role.

Ganoderma Lucidum Improves Cancer, Helps Blood Clot, Enhance Immune System and Promote Longevity
Taiwan Health and Hygiene News - Tuesday, 18th January 1988
According to a report made by the cooperation of 3 professors of Taipei Medical Institute and Taiwan Medical Institute, Professor Chen Hui Hua, Wong Yi Chen and Tung Ta Chen, there is an early prevention for cancer.
After 3 years of hard work experimenting Ganoderma Lucidum on animals, finally they managed to prove that it is able to prevent cancer cells S-180 from growing, help blood clot, enhance immune system and helps achieve longevity.

Based on a research on the effect of this fungus on cancer patients for 3 years, its function can be divided into five categories:

1) Increase life span
Long term use has been proven to keep cancerous cells from spreading to other body parts. The proof for this function is there was an old woman aged 83 who had lung cancer and coughing problem especially at night.
Her phlegm was with blood. Doctor predicted she can only stay alive for 3 months.
After consuming this herb, she amazingly live for 15 more months (resulting in life prolongation of 12 months) and died of natural death.

2) Produce natural antibody
In today's industrial world, much negative elements find its way to our body through our mouth and nose. Air and water are seriously polluted these days.
Human breathing system and skin are also being exposed to virus and bacteria. All these are major causes of cancer. Ganoderma Lucidum has brought hope for this and those who take it regularly never end up with cancer.

3) Pain control
Late stages of cancer bring severe pain. Sedatives and morphine have always been the solution for it. However, these drugs can only achieve temporary effect.
Regular consumption of this herb can reduce almost all the pain. At the same time, it prevents cancer cells from spreading to other body parts.

4) Prevent the formation of blockage in arteries
According to a medical statistic, the actual cause of death from cancer is artery blockage and not the cancer cell itself. This fact has been neglected all this while. To prevent arteries blockage, we should take more high cellulose and cereals food.

5) Quick recovery
It is able to give cancer patient a quick recovery after surgery. This is acknowledged and recommended by traditional and modern medical specialists.

Scientific proofs of Ganoderma Lucidum as Cancer Herbs
Taiwan Daily News - Wednesday, 15th April 1987
Traditionally, this herb is used as remedy for many kinds of disease. Recently, the National Chinese Medical Research Institute proved that it has many healing properties such as to reduce blood pressure, to heal bronchus disease and to maintain liver condition.

At present, cancer is the top ten most dangerous disease in Taiwan. Therefore, medical specialist is making effort in researching Ganoderma Lucidum to overcome this disease.

According to the Head of Research Institute, Mr Liew Kuo Choo, this fungus is a quality herb and is classified according to its color; green, yellow, red, white, purple and pink.

According to him, the research used the red one, Ganoderma Lucidum as the main constituent because it is said to be able to calm emotions, prevent coughs and heal asthma, bronchitis, high blood pressure, liver infections and others.

Beside that, Ganoderma Lucidum is mainly tested because from it, polysaccharides and Ling Zhi acid can be extracted for the purpose of swelling prevention. This interesting finding has been recorded and is highly reliable.

Experiment showed that it can:
1) Reduce tension
A white mouse was placed in a box and all its movement was recorded. Then Ganoderma Lucidum was injected and between 1 to 3 hours the movement slowed down. This showed that it is good for insomnia.
2) Reduce blood pressure
The results of the same experiment showed that blood pressure of the mouse went down from 195 to 173. This was continued up to 25 hours.
3) Strengthen the heart
In the same experiment, the results showed that different concentration will show different potential in shrinking the heart which changes from 100 to 53.5 times.
4) Maintain function of respiratory system.
They separated the bronchus to 5 distinctive shapes of rings, which in turn form into a chain. Then it is hung in the test tube at 35 degree angle. A reading is then taken. It expands and later shrunk. This is maintained for a period of 2 to 2.5 minutes. The pointed section will shrink for 10 minutes. This enables the measuring of the effects of expansion and constriction of bronchus.

The Unique Ganoderma Triterpenes
Professor Dong Yi Zhi from Taipei Medical College, Department of BioChemistry
Professor Su Qin Hwa from Taipei Medical College, Department of Microbiological Immunology
Based on the reports from in and out of the country, Ganoderma Lucidum is found to have different physical functions. In the market, it has become a new and effective form of health food.

This gives this fungus a mysterious reputation. There are, in fact, many reports that seek to explain its healing properties. The universally accepted sources of its prowess are:
1) Macromolecular Polysaccharides
2) Different varieties of Triterpenes

Macromolecular Polysaccharides is formed by a group of monosaccharide. It can cure tumors and lower blood sugar concentration. These polysaccharides are not only present in Ganoderma Lucidum but also in other good bacteria and micro organism such as mushrooms, Cordyceps Sinensis and others.

Ganoderma Lucidum is a better herb mainly because of another important substance, Triterpenes. It has as much as 100 to 200 different types of these complex chemical substances that give out its existing bitterness.

Some contains a strong aroma, some not at all. According to a finding by a Japanese academician, Prof. Xiau Ming Zhi, there are at least more than 100 types of Triterpenes produced by a substance known as “Zhe Zhi”.

Some of which may be found in certain plant seeds whereas some in mycelin. The substances are based on its structure and can be divided into Ling Zhi acid, Zhe Zhi acid, Zhe Ling acid and other kind of substances, such as aldo Ling Zhi and lyserol.

Most of these elements are labeled as A, B, C... Z or other symbols according to the discovery order so that its minute chemical structural differences are distinguishable.

These substances will usually dissolve in chlorine, methanol or propane but its solubility in cold water is rather low. The Ganoderma spore contains 3 to 4 % of the substances above and this can be considered quite high.

Triterpenes are the important element that it is only found in this herb. How does Triterpenes contribute to its healing properties? So far, we know that :
1) Ling Zhi acid C and D can cure allergies,
2) Ling Zhi acid K & S, aldo Ling Zhi A can prevent decrease in blood pressure,
3) Prof. Xiau Ming Zhi has successfully separated steroid from filium in Ganoderma Lucidum and discovered that it can lower fat,
4) For liver problems caused by chemicals, Ganoderma Lucidum helps to decrease GOT and GTP. The high content of these substances is the reason why Ganoderma Lucidum is so valuable.

Ganoderma Lucidum Clinical Experiments And Benefits

According to Dr. Shigeru Yuji clinical experiments, Ganoderma Lucidum benefits our health because of its basic functions:
1) Lowers cholesterol and amount of free fat in the blood
2) Reduces blood sugar level and restores pancreas functions
3) Stabilizes red cell membrane
4) Due to Ganoderma’s Adenosine, it can lower platelet’s accumulation, dissolve thrombus (blood clot) and prevent blood vessel blockage
5) Improves function of adrenal glands to maintain hormone balance
6) Elevates natural healing ability of the body, allowing the body to established a strong immune system
7) Prevents tissue cell and organs degeneration
8) Prevents senility and maintains a youthful constitution
9) Lowers the side effects of anti-hypertensive drug
10) Prevents allergy caused by antigens because this herb inhibits the histamine-releasing mast cell
11) Prevents cancer, treats cancer and inhibits cancer cell metastasis
a) Normalizes cell to prevent tissue degeneration
b) Prevents sudden death of cancer patients caused by embolism (blockage)
c) Remove blood circulation blockage for cancer medication, further increases these drugs effectiveness
d) Relieves pain caused by cancer

Is it true that Ganoderma Lucidum is the savior of modern diseases and is a “Universal Medicine” for all diseases?
By Yukio Naoi of Kyoto University Foodstuff Scientific Institute
“Is Ganoderma herb really a universal medicine?”
Let’s not talk about diseases prevalent in history but of modern diseases. In order to find the answer, we have investigated this herb’s functions over and over again for thirteen years. Satisfactory results were obtained.
The first issue is whether Ganoderma Lucidum benefits all kinds of diseases.

Our reply is “Yes”, because it is able to maintain the health of modern person. For an unhealthy person, this herb can affect the weakest parts of her body. To a patient, it can root out the source of sickness and allow recovery.
Ganoderma Lucidum can change an imbalanced body to a healthy one. There is no difference among human races, ancient or modern people. This herb has the same effects on everyone all over the world.

If the patient’s constitution conforms to Ganoderma herb, this is like a patent drug achieving its highest effects. In fact, we have not found any person who obtained negative effects or inefficient results.

Please note that healing results differ from person to person depending on heredity factor, sickness duration, disease severity, diet, emotional factor, environment and many other factors.

Formula:
Ganoderma Lucidum150 mg
Gingko Biloba 20 mg
Barley grass 100 mg
Spirulina 80 mg
Aurum Metallicum 5C, Selenium Metallicum 9C, Agnus Cactus 4C, Fluoricum Acidum 9C, Avena Sativa 3X.