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The
Power of Ganoderma in Oriental Medicine |
by:
R.G.
Srinivasan |
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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