Reishi Extract

Reishi

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• Expectorant and antitussive
• Bronchitis-preventative (inducing regeneration of bronchial epithelium; anti-inflammatory;
antibacterial against Staphylococci, Streptococci, and Streptococcus pneumonia)
• Anti-oxidant
• Anti-neoplastic
• Anti-viral effect
• Anti-inflammatory
• Anti-allergic
• Lowers blood cholesterol levels (no effect on triglycerides)
• Lowers blood pressure
• Boosts immunity

Best for: individuals with asthma, hay fever, bronchitis, hepatitis B, infectious mononucleosis, HIV, cancer (especially breast and prostate cancer), or patients undergoing radiation therapy. As well as individuals with arthritis, insomnia or stress.

Good for: individuals with diabetes, benign prostate hyperplasia, herpes simplex virus type 1 or type 2, chronic fatigue syndrome, high blood cholesterol, or hypertension. As well as a liver detox, rejuvenation or hair loss. Prevention from heart disease, tumors, Parkinson’s disease.

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The names by which reishi is known to give an idea of how revered the mushroom is in China and Japan. Reishi has been called the “Ten-thousand-year mushroom” and the “Mushroom of immortality”. Reishi is not a culinary mushroom, because of its bitter and woody taste. Reishi is bitter because the mushroom contains 119 different triterpenoids, the aromatic substances that have anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor, and antiviral effects. In traditional Chinese medicine, reishi is used to treat asthma, gastric ulcers, insomnia, arthritis, and bronchitis. Modern herbalists use reishi to treat a variety of ailments, including chronic fatigue syndrome and diabetes. It is believed to detoxify the liver and help cure hepatitis. Reishi can lower cholesterol, prevent the growth of tumors, and prevent blood clots. A recent study conducted at Mount Sinai Hospital, in New York, concluded that a Chinese formula (ASHMI) in which reishi was the prominent active factor, was as active as systemic corticosteroids to control asthma. Reishi is also used to alleviate the symptoms associated with stress. Taking reishi can slow the aging of the skin and protect against skin cancer. Chinese women take reishi for the beautification of the skin, and it is included in many Japanese patents for hair loss formulas. Reishi is considered a tonic. As such, it can build energy and increase stamina, although many herbalists warn that it works as a sedative in the short term. It is believed that vitamin C assists the body in absorbing reishi. For that reason, many doctors and herbalists recommend taking vitamin C along with the mushroom.

INSTRUCTION

Dry powder: One full measuring spoon of each extract daily dissolved in hot water. You can add honey or syrup for better taste.

One 60-gram bottle per month.

Additional recommendations:

Dissolve 500-1000 mg of vitamin C in a big glass of water and take it together with mushrooms. In case of stomach problem with vitamin C (hyperacidity) - exclude vitamin and take mushrooms 30 minutes before a meal.

Try to eliminate legumes and dairy products for an hour before and after taking the mushrooms. These products bind with polysaccharides in mushrooms and prevent their absorption of the body.

To enhance the effect, add to daily ration one-two tablespoon of melted fresh ginger root.