Ganoderma Lucidum Mycelium (Reishi)
Reishi is one kind of fungi which belongs to the upper class of Chinese traditional herbs in ˇ§The Divine Farmerˇ¦s Herb-Root Classicˇ¨ by Shennong and was called one of ˇ§the most important elixirs in the Orient.ˇ¨ Emperors of the great Chinese dynasties ate it for expanding life span. Modern research has shown that extract of Ganoderma can act as metabolic regulators and demonstrate antitumor and immunomodulating activity.
Biological Specialties
Reishi is composed of the fruit body, mycelium and spore. While normal green plants are autotrophy, Reishi primarily gets their nutrients from dead organic matter or soil. The mycelium is growing in soil, logs and other organic matter. The fruit bodies rise out of the mycelium under optimal growth conditions. The fruit bodies release spores at maturity. The wind spreads them and when they land on the right spot, the cycle starts over again.
According to scientific researches, the effective composition in Reishi is polysaccharides, which exist higher level in mycelial part of Reishi, but itˇ¦s hard to get the mycelium because it is growing inside the logs. Thus, we select the certified strain of Ganoderma Lucidum for tissue culture. After the white mycelia grow to certain density, we harvest and process it by hot water extract. Following by spray drying, we get the pure Ganoderma Lucidum mycelium powder.
Active Ingredients
(1) Polysaccharides
The mycelium of Reishi contains high level of polysaccharides, which have been shown in research to induce the production of interferon. Interferon is a protein produced inside cells to fight against viral infection. Mycelium of Ganoderma have been reported to contain polysaccharides which inhibit tumor cell growth.
Polysaccharides are good for stimulating metabolism. With some doses, Reishi is capable to regenerate the liver. It is therefore called as a liver detoxifier and protector. In addition, it has the medical benefit of radiation protection.
(2) TriterpenoidsˇXGanoderic Acids
Ganoderic Acids inhibits histamine-release and angiotensin converting enzyme. Taking Reishi could lower the blood pressure. Ganodosterone and ganoderic acids isolated from Reishi have been used as liver function stimulants.
(3) Nucleic Acids
The adenosine in Reishi relaxes skeletal muscles, calms the central nervous system and operates against the stimulating action of caffeine. The adenosine is platelet aggregation inhibitor.
(4) Chitin
Chitin can promote digestive system, increase the bifidus and inhibit bad bacteria in the intestinal tract, eliminating cholesterol and toxin. It has functions of purifying blood, stabilizing blood pressure, strengthening the activity of immune cells and normalizing hormone excretion.
Available Forms
ˇ´ Powder
ˇ´ Tablets 200mg, 250mg, 400mg and 500mg
ˇ´ Capsules
Packaging Size
Bulk pack of 10 kg carton or 50 kg fiber drum.
Private labels or un-labeled bottles are available. |
